Jul
27
AlMost OnE MoNth!
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In few days, it will be one month. That means my first salary at my new job. I will be on my own soon, and of course, I will enjoy the big pretty office. It also means more responsibilities. Cannot wait to be there! So far so good! I enjoy going to work everyday but […]
Jul
25
WiNd Of ChaNge!
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Well Well Well! My bro passed his “CAPES” exam to become a math teacher and he was assigned to a school very close to home. Like 10 kms away only. That is good! Hopefully the students aren’t too hard to handle. Anyways this year looks promising for both of us. We both got a job! […]
Jul
22
bAd Luck!
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We were supposed to spend the weekend in Belgium with my cousins but life has decided otherwise. My parents’ car had some engine’s problems and it could not accelerate on the highway. We had to stop near a highway exit, left the car there and got back home in my sister’s car. My sister had […]
Jul
16
Pics from Denver!
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I managed to get some pics on Friday night. I went out and had a really expensive dinner alone in an Italian restaurant. I gave the smart waiter a fat ass tip. I had 3 Heineken!!! LINK
Jul
13
Back to FrAnce!
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I am waiting for the taxi. I am leaving today late in the afternoon but I will take a cab at 3 pm with my boss. Her plane is earlier. Anyways I checked out at the hotel so I do not have a place to stay until then therefor I will wait at the airport. […]
Jul
10
Day 5: No Stress!
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Relatively smooth day. Nothing happened and everything went smoothly. The Gala Banquet was nice and not as stressful as I feared. Today is my last day. I cannot wait to get back to my routines in France. I miss playing games :). I am tired of social events.
Jul
9
Day 4: ANother Drama!
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One more Drama! This time the blow came from the American head organizers. Another secretary had a heated exchange with the person responsible for the American team. Again I was not part of any of this and I was happy. Since I came here, I did my best to avoid drama. My fellow workers are […]
Jul
8
Day 3: Stranger than fiction!
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My boss and the secretary had a small drama. An event was changed and we weren’t aware of it. My fellow workers almost had a heart attack (not me). Anyways my boss changed things accordingly and asked us to leave some board meeting earlier to set things up. I was more than happy to oblige […]
Jul
7
Day 2
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Jetlag was less severe since we came late and had a night to recover from the flight. I am starting to get used to the accent. People tend to be loud here and very nasal when they speak. I enjoy meals at the Hyatt and other outside restaurants. Today is the last day before the […]
Jul
6
Denver
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Day 1: We arrived after 12 hours of traveling. Custom had some very strange and direct questions. I was not at my best to answer. Custom officer: What are you doing in the US? ME: It’s a business trip Custom officer: What is your business and what is your position within the company? ME: I […]