Learn Mulhouse, it’s easier that way

SCHILTIGHEIM, FRANCE The weather here has been absolutely beautiful for the past two days, and it’s supposed to stay that way for most of the week. High 50s-low 60s and sunny. It’s the nicest weather I’ve seen in months, and I’m really enjoying it. I rented a bike a few weeks ago and it was [...]

Les Suisses, Romandes! Les bleus et blancs!

SCHILTIGHEIM, FRANCE In the summer of 2000, I challenged the state of Tennessee to a race. It was long, difficult, and many thought impossible, but in the end, I beat Tennessee. Now, with the help of some of Switzerland’s finest, I have defeated the Council of Europe. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the story of [...]

This one goes out to Marie-Louise

PALAIS DE L’EUROPE (extraterritorial area in Strasbourg, France) The maid came yesterday. Actually, she comes every Monday, but yesterday was the first time she made it up to Chateau de Gary. And to be honest, I think she had fun. As I’ve discussed before, my place is a freaking palace. It’s huge, and that means [...]

Notafinger!!!

PALAIS DE L’EUROPE (extraterritorial area in Strasbourg, France) Disclaimer: I apologize in advance for the forthcoming rant. I’ve just been in a feeling-sorry-for-myself mood and I’m well aware that I need a swift kick in the ass and somebody to tell me to snap the hell out of it. So I’m now 95% sure that [...]

I wish I was on that N-17

PALAIS DE L’EUROPE (extraterritorial area in Strasbourg, France) I was going to go to Fribourg, Switzerland this weekend for a hockey game, but instead I think I’m going to go to Freiburg, Germany for a DEL game. I’m really really excited about that. I’ll let y’all know how it goes. I’ve been doing the intern [...]

The party’s over, but things are just getting started

SCHILTIGHEIM, FRANCE I started my internship at the Council of Europe on Wednesday, and once again I seem to have lucked out incredibly. Normally, it’s very hard to land an internship at the Council of Europe, and being an American doesn’t make it any easier. But Syracuse University has connections with someone who’s very high [...]

Choose MY Own Adventure #2

SCHILTIGHEIM, FRANCE Alright folks, I know I haven’t updated in a while. I’ve been really busy doing nothing particularly interesting. I’ll elaborate on that a little later. But first thing’s first: THERE’S A NEW CHOOSE MY OWN ADVENTURE! Remember back in November when I let you decide who I went to see Barenaked Ladies with? [...]

I got my internship!

SCHILTIGHEIM, FRANCE One of the main reasons I came to Strasbourg was the possibility of landing an internship with the Council of Europe. I interviewed for it last Friday, and today I found out that I got it! So, starting sometime soon, I’ll be working (for free) in the Council of Europe’s office of the [...]

Je suis arrivé!

SCHILTIGHEIM, FRANCE FYI: When I write something extremely long and boring like this, I really don’t expect anyone to read it all. I really do it mostly for myself. Now that that’s been said, I have a lot to update y’all on, so I’ll start recently and work backwards, non-linearly. Salut, je suis Gary At [...]

99.9% Sure (I’ve never been here before)

STRASBOURG, FRANCE Yesterday evening I arrived safely in Strasbourg and things are unimaginably good. I’m a little pressed for time at the moment, but I’ll write a big long update (with pictures) over the weekend. The updates I wrote while traveling are below and I’ll have more up by Monday or Tuesday, at the latest. [...]