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How the weekend turned out in the end
Nov. 17th, 2011 11:31 pmInstead of spending last weekend away on a little trip in the North of France we ended up staying in Paris and stuck to our resolution to both take a break from work (well, Math strayed a bit...).
On Saturday we had some comfort food (McDonald's since I was craving fries) and then had a quiet evening with my mother (who was staying at our place since we were supposed to be away and she wanted to take advantage of a landing point in Paris). We started watching The Good Wife with Math (I am completely sold on the show, so much that he wanted to try it, so we're starting at the beginning together).
Corset by Chalayan
On Sunday, I went back to run in the park. It might have been a bit premature since my knee was a bit tender, but I really enjoyed nevertheless. I stopped running after doing half of my run and walked the way back, so as not to injure myself more than I already was. Then, we made a roast chicken and had it for lunch with mom, then Math and I went to Le Jardin des Plantes to see the animals. We arrived rather late so we had to rush in the zoo but we wanted to see the red pandas and they were awesome. First there was only one out. Then we went to see the binturongs, which were indiscernible sleeping fur balls last time we were there, but which were very lively this time, including a young one. Then we saw the capybaras, some weird miniature swift foxes, owls, yaks and then we were rushed out. We were bummed that we didn't have the time to go see the red pandas again but we found ourselves on the other side of their fence and discovered that you could actually see them quite well from the outside of the zoo ! This time all 3 were out eating so we stayed and watched some more.
Burried dress by Chalayan
Then we headed out and found ourselves just in front of the Mosquée de Paris where Math had never been. So we went for a tea in the patio. Night was falling, it was lovely. Then we surprise-visited a friend who lives nearby and had tea with her. I hadn't seen her in a while so it was very nice, especially since I was rather out of it last time I did. Then we headed home and Michiel and Lara came over for a drink. Math made me a cosmopolitan and I found out later that he got the quantities wrong (the proportions, spot on!) and made me in fact a double. We all went together out for a diner and had wine and then I was pretty much wasted. We walked our guests to the metro and went home where Math had to undress me and put me to bed.
On Monday, Math worked and I caught up on the week's series. Then I had a coffee with the janitor and headed out to read (The Saints of New York by Ellory, not bad but not great either) on a café terrace for a couple of hours. When I came home, we cooked the chicken leftovers with mushrooms, courgettes, chorizo and cream. Yum !
Chocolate at Angelina's
On Tuesday morning, I finished my book, which was a great timing since we had planned to go to W.H. Smith in the afternoon. We first went to the Hussein Chalayan exhibition, which was great, albeit a bit minimalist. I think they could have shown a little more pieces, but it was well displayed and thought-provoking. It was the first time I went to an exhibition since I got diagnosed. It had felt too overwhelmingly tiring ever since to dare to even try. And I could do it! Then we stopped at Angelina's to have their famous hot chocolate, which is super decadent and rich (and served with fresh cream). And then I bought 3 books at the book store, White Jazz from Ellroy, a book that I found intriguing called Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, and Little Women, which I started reading on the way home.
We had planned to eat seafood during our trip in the North and I was looking forward to it since it had been many years, maybe 10, since I hadn't had seafood. So I found a seafood restaurant in Paris, not very far from home, actually, with good internet reviews. We went on Tuesday evening. It was a bit posh but didn't make either of us uncomfortable. I had a big seafood plate with oysters, crab, prawns and various shells. Oh, how I love oysters ! Math had lobster flambé au champagne, which was delicious too. I'm glad we found this restaurant even though we won't be able to afford it very often !
An ugly picture of delicious seafood
And finally, yesterday I went back running. And my knee didn't hurt. At all. I was a bit scared to hurt myself again, so I was super careful. But it was great ! Now, I am longing to go back, but I'll wait for Saturday, since I don't want to push my luck !
So all in all, this weekend was rather good in the end !
On Saturday we had some comfort food (McDonald's since I was craving fries) and then had a quiet evening with my mother (who was staying at our place since we were supposed to be away and she wanted to take advantage of a landing point in Paris). We started watching The Good Wife with Math (I am completely sold on the show, so much that he wanted to try it, so we're starting at the beginning together).
Corset by Chalayan
On Sunday, I went back to run in the park. It might have been a bit premature since my knee was a bit tender, but I really enjoyed nevertheless. I stopped running after doing half of my run and walked the way back, so as not to injure myself more than I already was. Then, we made a roast chicken and had it for lunch with mom, then Math and I went to Le Jardin des Plantes to see the animals. We arrived rather late so we had to rush in the zoo but we wanted to see the red pandas and they were awesome. First there was only one out. Then we went to see the binturongs, which were indiscernible sleeping fur balls last time we were there, but which were very lively this time, including a young one. Then we saw the capybaras, some weird miniature swift foxes, owls, yaks and then we were rushed out. We were bummed that we didn't have the time to go see the red pandas again but we found ourselves on the other side of their fence and discovered that you could actually see them quite well from the outside of the zoo ! This time all 3 were out eating so we stayed and watched some more.
Burried dress by Chalayan
Then we headed out and found ourselves just in front of the Mosquée de Paris where Math had never been. So we went for a tea in the patio. Night was falling, it was lovely. Then we surprise-visited a friend who lives nearby and had tea with her. I hadn't seen her in a while so it was very nice, especially since I was rather out of it last time I did. Then we headed home and Michiel and Lara came over for a drink. Math made me a cosmopolitan and I found out later that he got the quantities wrong (the proportions, spot on!) and made me in fact a double. We all went together out for a diner and had wine and then I was pretty much wasted. We walked our guests to the metro and went home where Math had to undress me and put me to bed.
On Monday, Math worked and I caught up on the week's series. Then I had a coffee with the janitor and headed out to read (The Saints of New York by Ellory, not bad but not great either) on a café terrace for a couple of hours. When I came home, we cooked the chicken leftovers with mushrooms, courgettes, chorizo and cream. Yum !
Chocolate at Angelina's
On Tuesday morning, I finished my book, which was a great timing since we had planned to go to W.H. Smith in the afternoon. We first went to the Hussein Chalayan exhibition, which was great, albeit a bit minimalist. I think they could have shown a little more pieces, but it was well displayed and thought-provoking. It was the first time I went to an exhibition since I got diagnosed. It had felt too overwhelmingly tiring ever since to dare to even try. And I could do it! Then we stopped at Angelina's to have their famous hot chocolate, which is super decadent and rich (and served with fresh cream). And then I bought 3 books at the book store, White Jazz from Ellroy, a book that I found intriguing called Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, and Little Women, which I started reading on the way home.
We had planned to eat seafood during our trip in the North and I was looking forward to it since it had been many years, maybe 10, since I hadn't had seafood. So I found a seafood restaurant in Paris, not very far from home, actually, with good internet reviews. We went on Tuesday evening. It was a bit posh but didn't make either of us uncomfortable. I had a big seafood plate with oysters, crab, prawns and various shells. Oh, how I love oysters ! Math had lobster flambé au champagne, which was delicious too. I'm glad we found this restaurant even though we won't be able to afford it very often !
An ugly picture of delicious seafood
And finally, yesterday I went back running. And my knee didn't hurt. At all. I was a bit scared to hurt myself again, so I was super careful. But it was great ! Now, I am longing to go back, but I'll wait for Saturday, since I don't want to push my luck !
So all in all, this weekend was rather good in the end !
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