Assume Nothing

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Paris - Thursday

Tour Eiffel

Grand Palais

Pont Alexandre III

Notre-Dame

Place de L'Hotel de Ville
Pont Neuf

Pont des Arts
Pont Alexandre III

Pont Neuf at night!

Paris - Friday

View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe

Grand Palais

Henri Moore - Jardin des Tuileries

Musee D'Orsay
Musee du Louvre

Opera de Paris Garnier

Musee du Louvre

Jardin des Tuileries

La Seine

Paris - Saturday

Hotel des Invalides/Musee d l'Armee - Napoleon's Tomb

Homeward bound - Gare du Nord

Monday, July 14, 2008

You knew that your life was going to change in a big way, KAREN; you just didn't realize it was going to happen so soon! You are a creature of habit, and your routine means a lot to you, so it's very hard for you to break out of your normal boundaries. On Friday, the Full Moon takes place in Capricorn in your sector of self, and you are encouraged to take a new road in your life journey. You have resisted this change for a while, but this week, you come to the conclusion that it's in your own best interest to embrace the new opportunity that has opened up for you. Yes, it's an untested road, and you might fail, but if you don't try, you will always regret not exploring your new prospect. On Saturday, your desires overtake your common sense as Mercury in Cancer opposes extravagant Jupiter in Capricorn. You know that you shouldn't go off your diet, but how can you resist a double chocolate ice cream sundae, especially when your friend is buying? It's OK to indulge yourself, but remember, you need to get back on the scales - and your regimen - once you've had your treat.

Influences...

... and moments of a Parisian trip... from St Pancras to Paris...

the human condition still baffles and intrigues....

Alone by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton

Me in Paris...

Too many sights. Too many thoughts. A head full of art, sculpture, architecture, bridges, statues etc etc.

And only got rained on once.

Walked a total of 36 miles in 3 days...

lots of photos - I will upload some soon...

truly great city.

The city of lovers and muses....

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Fame?

My photo of Williamstown, Melbourne has been shortlisted for inclusion on a travel web site - Schmap!!
You can look at the original and others here...
And whilst on my Flickr account I spotted a comment from a friend I hadn't heard of in yonks - which also made me smile!!

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

It's fair to say

I was starting to suspect the people I had booked 2 nights away to Paris with did not exist... each time I emailed or phoned I got blank replies or indeed office away due to an evacuation.... so i ventured to St Pancras last night to see if my reference number would produce tickets. It did not. Yet the company has already taken my cash... never fear. A quick phone call this morning has heralded a ref number a sense of relief.

The Internet may make things quicker - but for a better user experience please can they also give you the vital details you need sooner. Thank you.

Anyway research into Hotel and knowledge that travel ok I can begin to relax and look forward to it... even got me maps out last night... C'est la vie!

Today

I am going to try and be 'normal'. A bit brighter perhaps.
No doubt it will make people suspicious...and there are no further guarantees...

I'll let you know how I get on...

S.O.S

You might have noticed I am not writing much at the moment. I can't.

I am numb.

I thought the heart was a sturdy muscle. And yes its still pumping blood around my carcass. But all sense of emotion has dimmed. My humour has deserted me. I have admitted a crisis of confidence but instead of pulling myself out of it I am sinking.

I am contemplating professional help. To talk to someone who won't judge me or try and push me in a specific direction. Who won't look at me with pity. I need to feel comfortable with myself again so I can make the changes in my life that I know I must make - in order to save my soul.

I am though grateful to those around me who are keeping patient with me. I suspect if any one of you poked hard enough I would explode in one way or the other. But for now I am holding on. Just. I am not sharing because I suspect the answers are inside me.

Just spent 3 hours playing computer games. No TV. No food. No walk.

Now I am going to hide in dreams. Life feels better there.

Google Analytics...

I had over 200 visits to my blog on 8th June...?! WHY?!?!?! And the American audience visit second most to the UK one... interesting tool.

Horror Scopes.....Be Persistent (not pessimistic)

For the week... There is one day this week that could ruin your optimism if you allow it to, KAREN. But as you are primed to deal with frustration and delay and to even enjoy the process, you may get off lightly. Up until Thursday, life seems positive and easygoing. You seem to get on well with your partner and with others in general. There is an upbeat aura around you that encourages others to relax and feel good in your presence. On Thursday, problems seem to take place in your travel and adventure zone. If you happen to be traveling abroad, you may find that you are delayed or that your passage from one place to another is immeasurably slow. Try not to burst a blood vessel, and go with the flow. You may find that being held up was the best thing that could have happened as it resulted in a happy coincidence or two. As Mercury zips into your partnership zone on Thursday, you get plenty of opportunities to talk to your loved one. Don't just chitchat; make an effort to discuss those subjects that will help you to appreciate each other a little bit more. Your sex life improves from Saturday, too.

For Monday 7th... Capricorn (Dec22-Jan20) Joining a group or society is a good way to fight feelings of aloneness or alienation. If you're new to an area, don't hide yourself behind closed doors; get out into the community around you. The longer you keep to yourself and play the recluse, the more difficult it will be to break free. You might misjudge people because you don't see them as they truly are, just as people will mistake your shyness for aloofness.

For Tuesday 8th....Capricorn (Dec22-Jan20) Personal problems you've been plagued by for a while can no longer be ignored. Either spend some time on your own deciding how you're going to deal with it or consult a professional. Constructing a long range plan is necessary if you are to feel more secure about the future. A partner or parent is trying to clip your wings. You are no longer content to do their bidding; you're ready to demand more freedom.