The days are marked by numbers of effortless loss

[redhead_in_lyon]

Presentation went well. I even got complimented by the teacher. "I wish I could speak Dutch half as well as you speak French". I guess that means all this time out here is finally paying off.

Pain in the joints remains, despite blanket and gloves. I'm thinking I might start ignoring Marina and just putting the electric fire on all the time. Pain versus Marina complaining. Yeah, I've made up my mind.