Easter in Paris - very boring!

April 18th

still no internet at the new pad. But finally have some time to just sit at of all places McDonalds to jump on their free wifi. Which in french is pronounced "wee-fee". Gay? It is next door to my favorite pannini stand where I will be going after this blog. Have big sort of meeting tomorrow with "big wig" in Paris. We'll see if he needs some american that does not speak french to assist him with anything. Katie and I have been spending most of our weekends together going to dinner at inexpensive little french cafes and going to the same bars since we now know all the owners and they give us free drinks! Thanks Slim. Katie claims my french is improving but I still can't even speak in full sentences most of the time. I am understanding alot more conversation on the metro and overhearing more conversation that I can pick up. Some progress, I guess. Anyway, I am having no luck on the french boy hunt. I have been out with a french guy that is a model/scout of all things! he and I met through of course Lauren's crazy connections. He and I went out twice last week but all he talked about was himself and how much his models love him. Who cares? he also admitted that his mother still does his laundry which was a huge red flag. he said all of my past girlfriends have taken over that duty when we were together and I said well that would not be possible with me unless you paid me to do it!!! Loser. I have also been to a french birthday party in the suburbs. That was interesting. Of course, friend of katie's and only one person at the party spoke english. it was almost unbearable. French are strange, since this is my first party that I have not participated in I spend the night watching the interactions. they don't talk to each other unless they are already friends. they make no effort to get to know anyone else new? what is that all about. Who want to have the same group of friends for the rest of your life? The food was incredible though so I spent some time trying things I did not recognize. The one guy that spoke english was very nice and we spent about 2 hours talking. Not cute but very nice. If you haven't heard the protests are over. the fairy french government caved! What a bunch of wussy's. Not all of you may like Bush but at least he stands his ground. Villepin is really sexy but apparently a slave to the poles. Although, I think the damage has been done. He is out for President the french hate him (he is too conservative) Imagine that??? Next protest that is upcoming I predict will be the car fires in the suburbs again. It has been awhile and that was never really resolved. I am getting some hummings on the news that the poor immigrants in the Banlieus (suburbs/projects) are getting their feathers ruffled again. this past weekend was pretty much a drag. Paris was empty except for the tourists. Everything was closed so no shopping (even at the grocery store). that is about it for now. I have not had any major falls/flubs in french (that are really funny at least) recently.

Sowers...OUT!