Sep
19
A yEar AnD 3 MoNtHs
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1. A permanent contract
2. A decent salary that allows me to buy high-tech stuffs and games.
3. A Car, fully paid for!
4. A new studio to move in next year! (3 months to go). The studio is only 15 min from work!
5. Nice neighbors to talk to
Now what next in da TODO list:
6. Learn to dance properly
7. Maybe use a bike to go to work next year!
8. Maybe a better job with a higher salary!
9. Think about places I would like to go for vacation. I do not really want to leave France. A road trip around France would be cool for next year. I need fast internet so hopefully the 4G offer will be available by then and it would cover 90% of France.
Sep
18
Finally, I am officially the owner of my studio. The final paper has been signed today. Let’s keep fingers crossed and hopefully I will move in on time and with no bad surprises after. Geez! that was a really long process but I got to see the end of it.
Sep
17
YoUtubE sHaRiNg!
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From Alisson:
Grow old with me by Tom Odell
Safe and Sound by Capital Cities (I’ve already posted this one)
Wings by Birdy
Same love by Macklemore
From me:
Cups by Anna Kendrick
Applause by Lady Gaga
From Paul:
Rion Paige on Xfactor
Blown away by Carrie Underwood
Sep
17
AnGer uNleashed!
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Today I called and asked my solicitor how things went for the studio. Indeed, I have given the solicitor the right to sign the final act on my name
I was very displeased to learn that a missing document prevented the seller’s solicitor to sign. It was the proof by mail that I have received the contract offer. I immediatly called everybody and asked why this document was missing. I did not accept any excuses from any of them and requested a financial compensation. I threatened all of them to retrieve the contract and requested all money to be sent back to the banks tomorrow.
That worked! The seller has accepted to pay all banking interests! I requested the solicitor a solution and also to be called today. She did and I told on the phone that she did a very poor job and that I would like to get rid of her. She defended herself but had to acknowledge that something was not right. I told her that if she had some pride she should resign and not asking for money for a job she did not do! She had to send an apology at 7 pm. I really wanted to kick her out but there is no garranty I would get a better person.
Anyways they all knew what I felt and they were extremely surprised to see a determined person negociating a contract. I was indeed ready to withdraw 131 000 euros!
Sep
17
All people living in the building stopped by to ask where I was yesterday when they saw lights in my studio. The protection in front of my window was down for a week and they thought something happened. The old lady thought I would come back yesterday also. The lawn has grown nicely.
Sep
16
HaPpY tO bE BacK!
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Happy to be home! I hate traveling but I survived my week alone. The taxi driver was unhappy when I told him where I live. I asked him if he wants me to take another taxi, he then explained to me that I live too close and he had to wait 2 hours just for a short drive. I immediately told him that I would give him 45 Euros anyways since I do not care and it is my company that pays. That changed his mood right away. He had 17 euros as tip out of 28 euros!
I was a bit surprised to see a huge moving truck outside my building. Looks like the Senegal bro/sis got kicked and they finally moved. Dunno how I should feel! They were quiet most of the time. There was a very strong musky smell that came out of their apartment. I always wonder what it was, like some typical perfume from Senegal. If they continue not paying their rent someone will have to because there are general charges (trash/cleaning) for the common areas and I think it will be the other residents who will have to pay the gap.
Sep
10
As soon as I arrived to the Hotel, I asked about internet and of course they made you pay for a huge amount: 20 euros per day! Then I went to check for other options, my phone company switched to a local provider that charged about the same amount as the hotel per Mb.
I first paid 10 Euros for a pay-as-you go sim card that does not allow my iphone to share its internet connection. Then I paid for a 3G USB key (30 euros) and I recharged it for 35 euros for 7.5 Gb. Total cost: 75 Euros.
I hate places with no free internet at fast speed and free of charge. Anyways, from my experience I immediatly knew what to do to fix this internet problem.
Sep
9
A PrOmisE!
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Okay for the next wedding here are my promises:
1. I will dance a valse with one of my cousin. Preferably the next bride.
2. I will dance rock with whoever knows how to dance it.
I have a full year to learn these 2 things I will dedicate my time to do so.
Sep
8
ThE WeDding!
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It was really nice and I enjoyed the wedding. I should have learned to dance properly. I will fix that as soon as I get back from Germany. It is my priority #1.
The really nice goodies to remember:
My cousins’ speeches, their little games, the very nice powerpoint with Diane and Jonathan’s lives next to each other and the wedding’s surprise with the balloon heated by hot air released in the air.
Comparing Anne’s wedding to Diane’s wedding is a tough call. Diane played heavily on the sentimental side of her origin, Vietnam. It was the central theme around which many speeches were built on. Anne’s wedding was lighter. The difference reflects the sequence of their birth. Anne is the 3rd born in our family and Diane’s the 1st in her family. Usually, the first born is very sentimental and has the burden of the parents’. My brother is very much like Diane.
Little weird things I noticed:
My mom’s dress, my bro’s jean, and the heavy metal sequence!
Sep
4
SomE EvEnTs!
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Two days ago, I heard cries upstairs from the sister from Senegal. Something must have happened. Maybe a death in the family. It was the curiosity of our neighbors. I was impressed that many people from Senegal stopped by to comfort her. White people around here were very suspicious.
There is a strong smell (musk/burned smoke) coming from their place. I wonder what kind of spice or perfum they use to have this smell.
The old women in our building had a check-up at the doctor today. She had part of a pelvis removed due to a possible cancer development. She was happy she did not have to undergo chemiotherapy. Things seem fine for another 3 months.
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