American Rhapsody - Comments

So many people turn me one way - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:20:53 +0200

Yup. And it still is what I talk about the most (even if it is now under a slightly different angle).

So many people turn me one way - Un ange

Un ange — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:29:04 +0200

Years, definitely. You couldn't help talking about anything but work, and how exhausting it was, most times we met for years. Of course, hindsight is 20/20. But I still feel sorry I never thought it could be an issue worth bringing up. Now I understand better friends who didn't tell me things about me before it was too late too. It's hard to dare, and be sure, and see things coming.

The Three Things Your Pub Toilets Need - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Thu, 14 May 2015 23:06:30 +0200

Nothing says "good toilets" like people feeling the need to take their camera out and snap a picture. Looking forward to it, Anna ;-)

The Three Things Your Pub Toilets Need - Anna

Anna — Thu, 14 May 2015 20:07:58 +0200

I so need to send you that picture I took of a toilet seat in an Indian restaurant. It looked like they stole it from Priscilla.

Science and Music, More Than Ever - Otr

Otr — Sun, 03 May 2015 23:34:26 +0200

:-)

The Proposal - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 21:40:10 +0100

Thanks, Pablo! Yes, of course, I can reuse the material to apply for other forms of less ambitious funding, even before I've heard back from the EU about that one. There's French research grants, and a couple foundations that could potentially be interested, although those I have in mind would most likely be partnership efforts rather than personal grants.

In any case, it's valuable work in that it forced me to sit down and make a 5-year research plan, and show it to a couple of people above me in the hierarchy and get their approval. And it's really good preparation to apply again in two years time if I find myself in this situation.

It's a rather lengthy process, so I'll hear in July whether my proposal passes the first stage or not... In the unlikely event that it does, the final results are in December.

And finally yes, theobromine is chemist geek short for "way too much chocolate and liters of black tea".

The Proposal - Pablo

Pablo — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:54:36 +0100

Ha!, so you use a title that is undeniably like a film title (even without the "like" part), which predisposes me to read your post in my usual manner (that is, as if you were scripting a short movie!)... Anyway, I hope your efforts will be fruitful in some way, even if you don't get the million and a half euros (for example, if the proposal is rejected, is there any possibility to submit it elsewhere, e.g. to get private funding?). By the way, when do you expect to have an answer?

I've just learnt in Wikipedia that theobromine "is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant" (and that theobromine, and hence chocolate, is very toxic to dogs ‌(and bears) —I did know for acetaminophen and cats (and snakes)—. I am pretty sure that Roquefort is safer for all of them.

That Blurry Fog - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 11:21:53 +0100

I hear what you say about our narrow-minded society, and it's something I often think about, if only because we rarely contemplate, discuss or even less provide a framework that allows family to not be the central pivot of one's life. Somehow (and I regularly complain about it) relationships outside of it are never considered as important. So that's the other side of that same coin: maybe a friendship, done right, is the most fulfilling relationship he and I can have, and this should be a cause for celebration, not regret.

In addition, it's not just societal norms, although of course they influence everything. In this particular scenario, I'm actually failing to imagine an arrangement that would have a chance to work out to our satisfaction, given the complexities of our respective lives. And also, as I wrote above, feeling attraction doesn't mean we have to act on it nor that I'll get my heart broken if we don't.

So my guts tell me to keep it at that for now, and this will only stay a brief blog post. (But I like how you sometimes say that what you see movies when I write!)

P.S.: Here's the reason the beginning makes you think of a song :-)

That Blurry Fog - Pablo

Pablo — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:14:19 +0100

While reading, I thought it could be the raw material for an amazing song or, better, a stunning short film (in black and white, don't ask me why, I don't know). And then, that rather sharp punchline I didn't expect... but which somewhat took me back again to something I wrote only yesterday elsewhere (you know where, I guess): if only this society were based on different values, if it were broader-minded, if... Well, anyway, I should tell you: go ahead, let your heart to guide you, don't give a damn what other people say or expect, in any case it won't be easy, only try not to hurt anybody too much (especially yourself, but at this point I'm afraid you won't be unharmed anyway...). So, that's why I see your story not as a short film (or a song) anymore, but as the beginning of a full length (color) one still to be written... Good luck, whatever it happens next! (N.B.: I am not trying to give you any kind of advice, what I've just written is not intended to be such a thing at all, it's just a casual blog comment!)

That Blurry Fog - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:17:17 +0100

This is becoming a recurring question, isn't it, Gabriel?

The answer is no. That I know of, of course.

And even if he were... how much of a surprise is it that I'm somewhat attracted to someone I get along with well? I'm pretty sure he's attracted as well. I'm dead certain that if it's the case he has no more intention than me to do anything about it. If we were to act upon all of our attractions...

That Blurry Fog - Gabriel

Gabriel — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:56:48 +0100

And he doesn't read your blog?

Life's Alright: A List. - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:12:22 +0200

And if anybody is keeping track at home: The letter arrived (a while back already). It was very appreciated.

Reasons I cried today - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 22:15:12 +0200

Yep, exactly. I don't want to be talking about it! I want to talk about interesting things! But this is eating all my brain space! *sigh*

Reasons I cried today - JaneB

JaneB — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:18:19 +0200

I have chronic lower back problems which refer into my hip and knee and it is so BORING to go on about it, but so tiring to hurt all day...

Reasons I cried today - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:05:12 +0200

I have a slipped disk. Most of the time I'm fine so I end up, every so often, doing something stupid like carelessly lifting more than I ought to, not wearing my lumbar belt on a trip, or not exercising my abs enough. Most of the times I'm still fine. A few times a year, less often now, I'm not. Not saying the book won't help (might help more with general tightness complaints, actually), but I should start by being more mindful...

Reasons I cried today - Dominic

Dominic — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:51:41 +0200

It took a year, but I actually cured my decades-old back pain. It was a LOT of work, but it was worth it. Numerous references helped me along, the main one was Kelly Starett's Supple Leopard book. It's written with a weightlifting bias but it's really good for anyone. Might help you a bit!

Of Small Contributions - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 23:50:13 +0100

Thanks, Anna :-)

Of Small Contributions - Anna

Anna — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:15:10 +0100

KUDOS!

It Takes an Ocean not to Break - Krazy Kitty

Krazy Kitty — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:24:10 +0100

Thanks, Anna! Today was already much better—even though I still don't have Internet, a land line, nor news of my furniture.

It Takes an Ocean not to Break - Anna

Anna — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:03:53 +0100

I sure hope so. *hugs*
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