give'r

lets break it down.

Last Week

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Mike took me out to this spot near the lake where we shared cheesy focacia bread and a beer. It was refreshing (the beer) and quite nice. We sat right in front of the jet d'eau and had an excellent view of the mountains that lay on my side of the lake (and that I don't get to see a lot). It was quite beautiful when the sun started to set and the sky turned pink creating the most spectacular silhouette of the mountains. A gorgeous night, excellent way to end the work day.

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Gilberto and I attempted to go to the grocery store in France, but instead ended up walking around a very dead Ferney on Sunday and wound up eating lunch, in France, at a pretty expensive cafe. The day was beautiful though, and later that night Gilberto, Mike, Natalie and I went for gelato and a walk around the lake. I had two scoops (one scoop goat cheese, one scoop pineapple basil - dude it was freaking amazing). We wound up at a park, lying on a blanket - chatting and such. Again, quite nice. Natalie and Gilberto proved their strength by climbing these ridiculous jungle gym tire net hula hoop monkey things. Can't explain it - won't try.


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This Week

Went to a pot luck at Nadia's and Aarons - a house warming, if you will (as Nadia moved in a few weeks ago). There was plenty of good food, music, and company. And of course, there was even better music when Gilberto and I launched into Dance Mix 95 pseudo karaoke. That didn't last long....luckily.

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Today was Mike/Natalie/Heather's going away garden party at the EAA. Again, good food, music, and company. Afterwards a group went down to Les Enfants Terribles, which - unlike last time - had the band performing in the street as well as a masseuse set up. Les Enfants, as always, was awesome. Its just so amazing, to see these people performing in this make shift bar/cafe/shop/salon/etc etc etc. It really is a treat for the senses. Its just a treat in general. Video and photos coming soon.



As mentioned the other interns are leaving, and I feel myself on the verge of a mental breakdown. Mike has been a complete help, showing me the ropes while being so incredibly patient, encouraging and humble. I realize more and more that I have such big shoes to fill, and while I *know* I can do it, I still worry about the quality of my performance. Granted, I'm sure I will be able to get help along the way...but in a few days (after Tuesday as it is) I'll be the sole webmaster, and suddenly, quite a few large projects will be in my hands. I look forward to the challenges, I look forward to stepping up and taking it all head on - but I'm also scared. Probably because I know that failure is never an option, and partly because I know I've effectively (mentally) situated myself as a lurker trailing along behind Mike's big ol' programer-extraordinaire shadow. But I'm here for a reason, so shut the hell up and getter done. In the words of Peaches: just give'r.