Monthly Archives: April 2010

Oh.

Posted on April 14, 2010 by dichroic

Yeah, well, that explains it, doesn’t it? (Note: lack of visible earlobes.)

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o/O

Posted on April 14, 2010 by dichroic

Why did no one tell me that I was wearing two different earrings all day? Really different: diamond stud on one side, small ruby dangle on the other. For that matter, why didn’t I notice? There are mirrors in the … Continue reading →

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virtuous

Posted on April 11, 2010 by dichroic

Today has been a day of virtue; I have spent no money at all. (First time this week I can say that!) I went to the boathouse this morning and erged 10K – should really have rowed, since it was … Continue reading →

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this is why it’s really not a good thing when I get in shopping mode

Posted on April 11, 2010 by dichroic

What I meant to buy today: short pajama bottoms and a soap dish, maybe some groceries. What I actually bought: um, pretty much a spring summer wardrobe. Two dresses, one skirt, two cardigans, and a bunch of layering pieces (3 … Continue reading →

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the essentials

Posted on April 9, 2010 by dichroic

Some people have the knack of making a place looking homey in a very short time, without spending much money. I, on the other hand, have the much less useful knack of spending gobs of money (in a very short … Continue reading →

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the less-good side

Posted on April 7, 2010 by dichroic

I just had my first encounter this trip with what the Dutch call “customer service” – called the apartment management company about a couple of things, found the electrician won’t be here until probably Friday (and meanwhile the main light … Continue reading →

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mammoth shopping

Posted on April 7, 2010 by dichroic

Whew. After taking advantage of my last breakfast in the hotel, I headed out, dropped off my suitcase at the flat, then went grocery shopping. It was a little embarrassing at the checkout, actually; I’m certain I’ve had shopping trips … Continue reading →

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relocated

Posted on April 7, 2010 by dichroic

Here I am at 5:45, faffing around online instead of trying to sleep. It’s not jetlag, it’s that leaving the laptop next to the bed is a bad idea for me – too attractive a nuisance. I don’t know, yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Day has Come

Posted on April 5, 2010 by dichroic

At 16:00, my ride to the airport comes to pick me up. After that I will not officially be residing with my husband for the next 7 months. This is the major downside to this move; I’ve said that I’ll … Continue reading →

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last visits

Posted on April 1, 2010 by dichroic

I got pretty thoroughly stomped on today. I’d decided to make one last visit to the National Palace Museum, because it’s a pretty amazing place – the collection is based on all the stuff the Chinese emperors had collected in … Continue reading →

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