Thursday, 27 November 2014

My very unorganized life

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I'm normally super-organized at work, or at least I used to be until two weeks ago, when I started my new job. Suddenly, everything I knew was gone and I was thrown in the unknown. I was the new person again, the learner, the trainee. I love being on top of things. I hate being all over the...

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Expatriation vs emigration

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Expat or emigrant? After 12 years in Ireland and with no intention (so far) of going home, I should maybe start considering myself as an immigrant. When I decided to leave France, in my mind I was "going abroad", "expatriating", "discovering a new country". Never once I told someone I was "emigrating"! Why do Irish people always talk about "emigration" when they leave Ireland? It's something that...

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Shopping nightmare

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I should have written this post last night, but I got stuck in my children's bedroom. Literally. Let's just say I will never ever slam a door again, or I will carry a screwdriver at all times... Anyway, back to the real subject of this post. For the past 8 years, I wore a uniform at work....

Friday, 14 November 2014

My last day

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As you might know, I'm crap at saying goodbye. And when I'm the one who leaves, it's even worse.  Today was my last day at work and I will start my new job on Monday. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. You always know what you leave but you never know what you get, so I guess I'll just...

Monday, 10 November 2014

Friday, 7 November 2014

Breton connections

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My mum is sending me about 20 kgs of Breton biscuits next week. You've read it right. In fairness, a lot of those biscuits are presents for my colleagues. They just love them and there's always a bit of excitement in the office every time I receive a package full of Breton delights. This time, it's...

Monday, 3 November 2014

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