The 101st post. Whew, it's been interesting.
What I started thinking about recently is that when people read this blog (or any blog for that matter) you get to know the writer, on an almost intimate basis. You will read about my ups and downs, and I've had a few people talk to me about it and it kind of surprises me. I guess from the safety of my keyboard, I never realize that this actually gets read! I guess the point of this rambling mess is that it's kind of odd having people know you but you don't know them. This isn't me falling into narcissism (too much anywho ^^) but I hope it encourages people to start their own blogs. If anything, I'll read it!
I have to say that there is one thing I miss about Houston, air conditioning everywhere. There is a total of one room at my office (hell, the one room I've been in Paris) which has a/c. And that's for client meetings.
The other thing I've been strongly considering is moving into sales. I think it would be quite the test to start managing client needs and helping them decide on their project goals that they want from my company. I think this also would be a good way to learn about the oil industry in general, as right now I'm just learning geophysics. Yeah, that was kind of random.
I accomplished 3 of the 5 goals for the weekend, and I think that's pretty good. There were a couple of decent bookshops in Paris that I checked out, although Shakespeare & Co is very much a tourist trap. 40 Euros for a book? I don't think so! I also checked out a cool little park near Chateau Vicennes. Unbeknownst to me, there was a large castle and courtyard there I wandered about, along with a decent sized part. Wandering into the forest, finding a tree and sitting in the peace and quiet was most beautiful. It was the first time I could go into public and not see any other people since I've been here. I also read my book and ate bread with nutella. I've given in.
And I finally got a bank card, it only took a month! Le sigh.
Rock on everybody, more later.
What I started thinking about recently is that when people read this blog (or any blog for that matter) you get to know the writer, on an almost intimate basis. You will read about my ups and downs, and I've had a few people talk to me about it and it kind of surprises me. I guess from the safety of my keyboard, I never realize that this actually gets read! I guess the point of this rambling mess is that it's kind of odd having people know you but you don't know them. This isn't me falling into narcissism (too much anywho ^^) but I hope it encourages people to start their own blogs. If anything, I'll read it!
I have to say that there is one thing I miss about Houston, air conditioning everywhere. There is a total of one room at my office (hell, the one room I've been in Paris) which has a/c. And that's for client meetings.
The other thing I've been strongly considering is moving into sales. I think it would be quite the test to start managing client needs and helping them decide on their project goals that they want from my company. I think this also would be a good way to learn about the oil industry in general, as right now I'm just learning geophysics. Yeah, that was kind of random.
I accomplished 3 of the 5 goals for the weekend, and I think that's pretty good. There were a couple of decent bookshops in Paris that I checked out, although Shakespeare & Co is very much a tourist trap. 40 Euros for a book? I don't think so! I also checked out a cool little park near Chateau Vicennes. Unbeknownst to me, there was a large castle and courtyard there I wandered about, along with a decent sized part. Wandering into the forest, finding a tree and sitting in the peace and quiet was most beautiful. It was the first time I could go into public and not see any other people since I've been here. I also read my book and ate bread with nutella. I've given in.
And I finally got a bank card, it only took a month! Le sigh.
Rock on everybody, more later.
posted by Poshy at 2:18 PM
2 Comments:
40€ a book? I guess it depends on what you're looking for...
I walked out with 6 books for less than 40... including three classic, mint condition City Lights poetry titles I've been on the hunt for for ages... I also laid the charm on the staff, chatted them up lit-geek style and ended up talking down the price on three of my purchases... what can I say, I spend way too much time in bookstores...
Otherwise... stay away from the nutella! And dear god... Paris seems like a deadzone compared to London... I can now say, after trying to walk down Oxford street three days in a row, that I HATE PEOPLE!!
And keep up the blogging, I'll inevitably be joining you at some point... trying to resist it as long as possible.
I suppose it depends on the books you are looking for. Philosophy there was quite overpriced, probably to take advantage of guys like me. The Abbey Bookshop was definitely more my style, squeezing through the basement racks to find books on science and philosophy. The owner (a former Canadian) offered me coffee as I browsed, discussed planned hikes and literary events, very cool.
It is the middle of summer right now, and you did manage to miss the rush. Right when August starts, all the Parisians are out of the city as half the people take their vacation in July and the other half in August.
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