A glimse into my life

So, my roommate and I don't connect too often, with both of us keeping rather bizarre hours and us both often having quite a bit of work or studying to do. However, when we do, it tends to be some sort of memorable interaction, including everything from philosophical discussions about whether or not we'll be able to fly in heaven and predestination to me vainly trying to convince him that throwing eggs out our windows at people, dogs and moving cars is not a good idea. I also tend to discover all of the awkward ways that I have not yet figured out this culture from my roommate. Imagine his frustration in having to explain to me in what state I must properly leave the bathroom after each time I use it, and the overly-complicated system for what color sponge, rag, or cloth I am allowed to clean what objects and surfaces with, and which things are absolutely forbidden to clean with the incorrect color sponge (who knew that for the first 3 months I was washing dishes with the face-wash rag?). I have also gotten a glimpse into the private nature of the French with regards to food. I honestly think that Greg has an emotional attachment to truly French food. Whenever he has nutella or cheese with baguette, the symphony of sounds of satisfaction that comes from the kitchen is always a treat. He also establishes that it is a proven fact that French food is the best in the world, not merely an opinion, as I assert. He does not listen to my logic and experience in the different cuisines of the world being different, and some even as good (or better!) than French cuisine. He once even chided me for eating Peanut Butter. :-) Whenever I make imported Kraft Mac & Cheese I do it when he's not home...I wouldn't want him to get offended at such an unfortunate excuse for "cheese." Mmmm...America.

Anyway, the latest vignette with Greg concerned several humorous videos of a French guy and some of his friends pulling these ridiculous pranks in public (similar to ImprovEverywhere). The guy is actually from Montpellier, and there is one video which takes you on a little tour of Montpellier!

Here it is, for your enjoyment:

MARIO KART (REMI GAILLARD)
by nqtv

What? Is he back?

Yes, I haven't abandoned this. I just returned to France from an almost 2-week vision trip with a group of students and staff to East Asia. I promise to have a real post up with pictures soon!

In the meantime, enjoy this: