after 6 hours of fle conversation/work with 12 chinese students yesterday I don't want to do any more fle until next week! but will happily talk to OH and kids in "normal" french until then, fantastic bright sunshine here in the aveyronggg too ;-)
James' Notaire has just asked me to point out that of course I am not making alcohol: that would be illigal, immoral and, recent evidence suggests, fattening.
The Notaire would like me to say that I do not advocate in any way the ownership of a still, its importantion from the UK, the making of alcohol from dodgy wine or the drinking of alcohol other than in moderation.
He also insists that Standard Poodles have never been promised as a health aid by any of the major political parties and that such a policy, if it existed, would require a contribution to one of the many fine Mutuals offering health care services in France.
I'm off out now, to bury the still in the garden!
Oh gosh, don't - reminds me of the nights I used to go to a London club for new rock bands and headbang around with a Newkie Brown in my hand.
My kid just laughs now if I put MTV on and starting dancing round the kitchen... little does he know.
Not the hearty version for me thanks. I find that turning up the heating to Polar Cap meltdown level, Gaffa tape the door cracks, thermals, jim-jams, duffle coat. Stereo on full blast "I got a feeling," Hot Chocolate ( the drink not the group ) and a little toot on the Crack pipe works wonders.
A brisk walk in the sun (we have it here) then FLE Conversation with the expats of our area or weekly English conversation with the locals who want to practice. Guaranteed to cheer everybody up!
Cor, crumpet recipe, my children will make me a saint... printer...
Oh yes, similar to Valerie of course for the greater part, but I forgot that after the drink, chair and smile a very bubbly bath (cannot wait to get to putting a tub in this house, my kids have already petitioned me for one), although I recco port rather than wine because it seems to go better with a bath (don't ask why) but do not forget the relaxing music...
Ignore the bike, too much like hard work. Get some decent walking boots and good hiking socks, matching fleeces and so on and go walking. Take a nice long staff or stick and occasionally whack seven bells out of everything that gets you down by thrashing the staff about in the air, express yourself verbally, which includes hard core swearing and obscenities of your own choice if you are alone. Do not forget to take in the beauty of your surroundings to rebalance. After a good walk and whatever you drink (hot choccy for me, made from real dark chocolate but with cream added, to hell with the cholesterol, calories, etc), sit back in a very comfortable chair and smile.
I'm with you Jane:) and i yell along too and pretend I'm still 21!
What I would give to have just 30 minutes to myself with a cold beer and something very loud (that I like) blasting out of the stereo - that would cheer me right up! In fact doing almost anything selfish for about half an hour would cheer me up! If you can get to a cinema showing 'les intouchables ' that really made me feel good...
Tried the Glühwein method the other night and it certainly did the trick!
Go outside and 'do' something with the neddies! I take all my fustrations out on mucking out, and cleaning tack/tack room. After which I am calm and enjoy grooming the horses and when the weather is nice, I can ride. By this time, again, I realise how lucky I am!! Corny I know...........
As the father of a friend once said "in this weather I stay at home to keep the fire warm"
Not much else to do!
When feeling low I listen to Thrash metal or watch a horror film always works, puts things back into perspective all that yelling & screaming.
Colin....how are you doing that?? Is there a recipe , or will you have to kill me?
Do you play a musical instrument? Practicing my meager skills frequently takes me out of every other thought. Scott Joplin?? Something fun and light - not "Moonlight Sonata". ;-)
Sitting snugly beside a woodburner looking at exotic holiday destinations on the computer while being paid for having fun browsing the internet - win win situation - maybe gluwein will replace a mug of tea though.
I prefer the Paris option ..sorry :)
So funny!
Get that James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire and any other SOUL music on and BOOGIE on DOWN!!! works for me!