In the mean time, I've finished my classes! Woo! Now what am I going to do?! I'm at a juncture and the future is uncertain, it's a little stressful. On the other hand I've suddenly found the motivation to find a job. I feel like I'm being pulled in several directions at once: I want to play the viola and improve my ability to improvise, I want to go to classes at the University, I want to find a job because my savings are dwindling... It's not impossible for these goals to coexist. I sure as hell won't be taking ten classes THIS semester!
I would like to stay here for another year if possible, although I'm not sure if I'll feel the same way next fall. I should probably continue to live outside the states for as long as possible, mostly because this is probably the last time I'll uproot myself to become a foreigner. That rupture was not easy, and managing life in a foreign country is very challenging: you're misunderstood, ripped off, and isolated! Sounds like fun, right? On the other hand my french has improved, and I've gotten back into playing the viola.
So now I'm going to start looking around for employment, on the internet for starters and then around town. I'll keep you posted! Here are some recent photos:
Two of my roommates: Loïc and Yoann
A little bit of snow, from outside my window
Some decorations in downtown Lyon
Carol and I at the Belcour square
The Christmas market
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