Jack Bauer has been spotted in Paris
Dec 27th, 2009 by Jeroen
Some Months ago I bought a 125cc motor cycle and have since used it for my daily comute. Let me share some of my experiences with you. Continue Reading »
One year in France: France is changing and so am I
Jun 1st, 2009 by Jeroen
Today we are living one year in France. It is one year ago that we packed our stuff and moved to this beautifull country. Continue Reading »
Visit my chamber IV - If you are looking for my key…
May 20th, 2009 by Jeroen
It has been some time now since I’ve written anything. I have been making less language mistakes worth mentioning and life has become a little more “normal”. However recently I’ve been at it again and so I present to you number 4 of my language mistake series. Not suitable for our younger readers. Continue Reading »
How to cross the street in Paris… I’ll look you in the eye!
Mar 28th, 2009 by Jeroen
In Paris I cross the street every day.In paris this is different from the Netherlands. Let me tell you how I cross the street in Paris… the Dutch way. Use the contents of this post at your own risk! Continue Reading »
New years eve, a new concept to the French kiss
Jan 25th, 2009 by Jeroen
We had two friends over from the Netherlands to celebrate new years eve. So when it turned midnight we went over to a terrace from which you can view all of Paris in Saint Germain en Laye. Continue Reading »
Gender in French language: is it his car or hers?
Dec 21st, 2008 by Jeroen
One of the difficult things in learning the French language is to understand which things are feminine and which are masculine. But the use of this goes ever further, let me tell you about it.
Visit my chamber III – I will talk to you like I talk to:….. kidneys.
Dec 14th, 2008 by Jeroen
We have been living here for about month now. The number of really bad language mistakes has dropped. However I have collected some in this 3rd language post.
I’ve invited a homeless man to have lunch… Now you know how I feel.
Nov 30th, 2008 by Jeroen
Recently I have invited a homeless man whom I have been seeing on my way to work to have lunch with me in a restaurant across from where he always is. This is what happened… Continue Reading »
Monochronic or polychronic, that’s the difference… Which are you?
Nov 13th, 2008 by Jeroen
No they are not diseases. They are not forms of art. They are ways of time orientation. They determine the way you view and interact with the world. They are different ways to manage time. Let me explain to you how this influences me and how I needed to adapt. Continue Reading »
Public transportation around Paris: … Yes you can hugg me and I will hugg you back
Nov 1st, 2008 by Jeroen
One of the things that I like a lot around Paris is the public transportation system. But as with all things in France different rules apply also to the concept of public transportation. Let me share with you some of my experiences. Continue Reading »