It’s been a long time since I felt so comfortable and connected to people – strangers to be exact. Did not have to say much yet I understood what I had to do with just a few simple gestures. I went salsa dancing this afternoon. And boy did I have fun, almost felt guilty for having so much fun without Philippe. Phil was such a sweetie, he stayed home to clean the house and prepare for the holidays. Tomorrow we are headed to Brest (Its BREST, not BreAst) - a two weeks break next to the sea. And I am bringing along almost everything I own in our apartment. I finally understood why I was never made to go “camping” or “backpacking” or “rough it out” holidays. I have too many things to lug along with me from my 4 x hair products, to body lotions, day face cream, night face cream, facial wash, eye cream, hand cream, face mask, contact lenses solution…(and the list continues but I think you get the idea). You see camping will be hard without fresh water to clean my lenses and backpacking will break my back with all stuff I have to carry.

Going to bed now, too tired from dancing this afternoon.