No matter how I look at it, even if I summon my most positive self, this past year has been fairly unexciting. The main reason being that I have been looking for a job for that exact amount of time, after living abroad for a few years. However. I like consciously doing everything I can to generate as little regrets as possible. So there have been some good things (not in order of importance):
– Started running, and am aiming for a semi-marathon in a few months (lost 16 pounds in the process)
– Rekindled with old friends
– Spent lots of time with family
– Walked in Paris, from left to right and right to left (including trips to the museum and little restaurants)
– Read (a lot of Ken Follett and John Le Carre)
– Went on mini holidays in Bordeaux, Toulouse, Biarritz, Quiberon, Chamonix, Grenoble, Bruxelles
– Learned to cook curry and quiche lorraine
– Learned the basics of programming
– Co-author in 3 scientific reports
– Contacted by Al Gore’s staff. Twice.
– Gave my blood
– Made progress on my kids books projects
– Became very efficient and reliable at my temporary job
– Grew baby tomatoes that turned out to be yellow peppers
– Drank Mojitos with my sister
– Opened a savings account
– Herd sheep in the mountains
– Hiked a 11 500ft
– Networked and reached out a lot, new contacts include the former CEO of the WTO and World Bank analysts
– Dared to give my cell number to a tall, dark and handsome man (still looking for the right one)
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22 janvier 2014 à 2:44
Arnaud
Sheep, blood, curry and Mojito are >>>>>>>>> all
24 janvier 2014 à 3:33
Marie laure
All that matters? Especially mojito!