Jour Férié

Days off are always fun!

Today I got to see the lovely Baptiste, who I haven't seen for what seems like an absolute age! And, of course, what better representation of my day than a photograph of him! The light is always strange in Tour Solidor, so I decided to just play with it and see what came out...as usual Baptiste was really chilled out in front of the lens and just let me have a play until I had (ish!) the shot that I wanted. Bless him! So, as usual, lots to talk about, some secrets revealed and the panic that there is now less than a month left here. I'm coming back, I've promised too many people to be able to turn back on that promise (and obviously I want to go back too!).

After spending a few hours with Baptiste I then had my private student for an hour or so. I still don't understand how someone can be so enthusiastic about extra work...when I'm discussing with her what she will be doing for the next lesson and asking if it is too much (because I really do give her loads to do!) she always tells me how happy she is to do it! If only all students were like that hey? Not looking forward to having to tell her that I will be leaving soon, but I know I will have to rip the plaster off soon. I'm trying to have the viewpoint that if I don't think about it or mention it or discuss it, it won't happen. It really frustrates me sometimes how I always feel torn between two or more places, it makes me feel like I can never spend a sufficient amount of time in either...


My evening was spent with my parents! Well, in Skype form. They are finally back from their holiday, and looking lovely and tanned and relaxed. I don't understand sometimes how two people who tan so easily created me who burns in English sun after being outside for an hour or so! Was so nice to finally be able to talk to them and see what they've been up to and tell them how I have been. I really have missed them. It really does make me appreciate the closeness of our relationship, especially when I know they have missed me just as much as I missed them. I'm really excited for them coming to visit, even though I know it will mean the end of my time here in Caen...