Thursday, September 6, 2007

It's been five years

This is my 3rd day in Paris. 1st and foremost, on my run this morning, I found an Aussie (Australian) bar! Let's just say that I've been searching for real Aussie beer for the better part of 5 years. America only imports Fosters (which is probably made in the states). So, hopefully today, after a little bit of pre-orientation accounting - I hope to take a walk over there.

So, I just returned from accounting... and it was as fun... as accounting can be. Plus, we (JD and I) got our internet fixed so that we can both be on at once (using different macs).

Let me back up to yesterday... our class had a case study. We dicussed the Italian motercycle company Ducati. If you are really interested in them, you may see more on their website (http://www.ducati.com/heritage/anni00/storia.jhtml). We discussed the top part and then some. In short, the company did an online only sale at midnight on new years 2000 of a limited addition bike. That was a bold move at that point. Think about it... AOL... modem screeching! Just thinking about 56K modems aggravates me. The class had a lecture in the morning, then group work and then presentations in the afternoon. I hope all classes are like that, I had a great time presenting. Although a little nervous at first, it was fun to use some energy in class.

Quote of the day: "Stupid motor bike" - Neeraj (in responce to Italians going home by midnight to buy the aforementioned bikes.)

This is where the pre-orientation magic happens.

A shot from my bedroom. Notice the Visit Palestine poster (published 1936).

Alright, I'm off to the Aussie bar to eat a meat pie.
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Here's the story, I just returned from the Australian bar and NO VB (aussie beer) and no one was eating dinner. Talk about false advertising! Plus, so much for that meat pie. Although, they had Tooheys New, that was a pleasure. While we're on the food and beverage topic, I had a crepe with nutella(chocolate sauce) and bananas tonight. That was a good after dinner event.

Alright, off to do some prep work for tomorrow.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I loved reading your blog.
Your room looks like a very nice size.

My favorite breakfast was the same crepe. Marty loved the ham and cheese, but I know you you don't indulge in that after your meat experience in Little Rock. I believe.

I enjoyed looking at the pictures, so please keep adding more.

Love you and so happy that you are having a great experience so far.

Suggestion: Find out about dancing along the Siene River from 7:00 PM on.
It is on the right back not far from the Notre Dam.
Don't know if it was just happening during the summer, but it is what the French do as they take their picnic dinner.

Let me know if you go dancing or if watching is fun to see people picking one another up to dance.

It might be an older crowd, but I believe it changes depending on which group you chose.

Love your auntie...