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[onefixedstar]

I spent Friday night hanging out with my roommate (henceforth known as MasseyPrincess) and a bunch of Francophones, including a couple from Quebec. It was an interesting evening, or at least what I could understand of the conversation was interesting. (There was only one other Anglophone there, so although they tried to speak in English for our sake, they often forgot and drifted into French.) Things I learned: 1) French drinking songs are fun; 2) The Quebec government really does teach students that Quebec gives more in equalization payments than it receives, while Alberta receives more than it gives (and ten years later, they still believe it); and 3) Eleven years after I stopped studying it, I've retained more French than I expected, but not enough to carry on a conversation.

We spent yesterday constructing our Ikea shelves for the kitchen and washing floors and walls. Two weeks after moving in, I finally feel like the apartment is almost clean. And our kitchen is now organized and usable! Last night we went out again with two of the guys from the previous night (let's call them FrenchWriter and AmericanAnglo) and went guy watching at a couple of the local gay bars.

Tonight we're celebrating the onset of autumn and the reconstruction of our kitchen with pumpkin curry for dinner and pumpkin loaf for dessert.

Comments

[semiotic-trader.livejournal.com]

That all sounds like fun! And are these people you were partying with Toronto residents or visitors? And if they're visitors from Montreal, can you introduce us? I need more friends...

[onefixedstar.livejournal.com]

It was fun, although we need to get the boys out for an activity that doesn't involve trying to pick up. Or at least find a pick up spot with better eye candy.

I believe all of the Friday people currently reside in Toronto. However, FrenchWriter has been making noises about moving back to Montreal, and if he does, I'll introduce you. Or if you come to my housewarming, I'll introduce you there. It won't help much with the local friends situation, but he's a fun guy to hang out with.

[a-just-society.livejournal.com]

Are you having your housewarming over the Christmas break? Because there is currently a travel embargo on the household until mid-November. Imposed by naughtycat, although we're inclined to agree with her.

Yeah, I didn't think you'd be able to come

[onefixedstar.livejournal.com]

I don't think we can wait until Christmas; there are too many people who won't be here. There is, however, likely to be a Christmas party over the Christmas break to which you will also be invited.