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What to do on my own?

It was pretty much a given that I would spend the weekend on my own here in Libreville. My RK co-workers had work to do at the office, and although they are very nice people and have offered to show me around, Les Gabonaises have trouble following through. Anyhow, I was more than ok with that since I haven’t had a day to sleep in since last Friday. Wow more than a week now. The first few mornings I was sure I was going to hurl and pass out. I was very tired. So now comes the weekend and plan to take advantage! (Truth is I slept in til eleven an extra five hours!)
I spent the day calling home and watching movies. Difinitely not in the mood to do work.
So, Sunday I expected to throw myself halfheartedly at my tasks, but dang it to jupiter, the Internet is out. Now I really really become desolate. No phone to make calls (skype) no more chances to continue planning the Paris trip, and no email!
The hours dragged on and on. Lucky for me Ken called and drew me out of misery. It was much needed!
The next day while at work I found out that Sunday was a great beach day. How could I have missed that?? The beach is right across the street from the hotel. However, the traffic on this road ressembles that of a highway more than a city street. :S the thought of having to cross it twice makes me shudder. *sigh* I will just have to make it out to the Tropicana restaurant again to enjoy the beachside.

I am slowly going crazy. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, switch!

I hate transiting between places. I love vacationing, don’t get me wrong, but I could do without the hassle of travelling. (When teleporting becomes avilable to the public, you’ll see me signing up!)
Take, for instance, my transit today to Gabon. It’s going to take me 7 hours to get to Paris. There, I’ll transit to Libreville on another 8 hour flight, after a 3 hour stopover. So I realize I’m in for a long haul, and I think I’m pacing myself accordingly.
So imagine my surprise after waking from a nap (I always sleep through take-off), watching a full feature film (Coco avant Chanel), having dinner, going potty (an insignificant amount of time, yes, but remember, I’m pacing myself), to finally check the time and discover only two and a half hours have elapsed! How could it only be 8:15pm?? (the flight departed from YYZ at 5:45pm.
Frack! This day is going to be longer than I thought.

Leaving on a jet plane..

Leaving for a business trip to Gabon. Then sojourning in Paris for a day before coming back to reality. Still, I can’t help it that I’m going to regret missing out on the events going on here.
I’ll be missing you like crazy!

Pottery class

I started a pottery class at Cedar Ridge community Centre in September. Despite the not being able to sleep in anymore on Saturday mornings, the class is really enjoyable! After four classes we already have items bisque and glaze fired! So I’ll have something to show for all the work at the end.

Our fantasies realized…

Tonight Anna and I both had our fantasies realized.  I met Michael Cera!  Okay, so I really didn’t, but I was on the set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at the Distillery District and I caught a glimpse of him between shoots.  Anna had to take me away before I executed my threat of shouting “I love you, Michael!” like a crazed fan.  Really cool.  This is the second time I’ve ever been on the set of a movie.  First time was Fantastic 4, when they were shooting the final scene.

Anna’s realized fantasy was having Dolce Gelato in Little Italy.  The warm night air was excellent and the patio was really happening!  Mmmm… Green Apple and Pink Grapefruit.  So refreshing!  I’m glad we skipped on the alcoholic beverages.  Frankly, my complexion can’t take anymore drinking binges.

3 days+nights to go.