Category Archives: Weekly Journal
The week that was 17/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
This week: a needle, a cardiologist who communicates exclusively in meaningful silences, and one man with a Kärcher on a mission. Nothing dramatic happened — no epiphanies, no reversals of fortune — and yet somehow the pool tiles are spotless, … Continue reading
The week that was 14/2026 🇬🇧
Another week in the south of France where nothing happened — except a road trip to Sète, lunch in Carcassonne, a skirmish with the tax office, a friend escaping Iran, a rocket launch, and an epic supermarket bill. You know. … Continue reading
The week that was 13/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
A week where spring betrayed us, winter came crawling back, and I found myself wrapped in blankets questioning both the weather and my wardrobe decisions. In between dodging icy winds, I upgraded to an absurdly fast 8Gbps router (because clearly … Continue reading
The week that was 12/2026
☘️ What happens when spring arrives but your sleep doesn’t get the memo? This week: a 115-year-old olive tree fights back, indoor plants receive emotional support, three pints of Guinness are consumed in the name of cultural immersion, and a … Continue reading
The week that was 11/2026
Another week, another batch of small adventures, curiosities, and the occasional raised eyebrow. From everyday observations to the odd surprise that made me pause (or laugh), The Week That Was – 11/2026 is my quick tour through seven days of … Continue reading
The week that was 06/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
What do a deceased printer, a globe-trotting friend who lives two kilometres away, and a midnight Super Bowl party have in common? They’re all part of my spectacularly uneventful week at home. Click-in and join me as I become obsessed … Continue reading
The week that was 05/2026
One cancelled trip, one heroic rebooking, a whisky-assisted quiz night, and a Gran Turismo performance best described as “career-limiting”. Add an attic, a bruised ego, and a deeply comforting choucroute, and you have Week 05 in all its chaotic glory. … Continue reading
The week that was 04/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
Another week has come, gone, and left a curious trail of small victories, mild bafflements, and the kind of observations that only make sense once you’ve lived them. From the slightly absurd to the quietly satisfying, this week insisted on … Continue reading
The week that was 03/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
A perfectly ordinary week featuring heroic data deletion, medical technology with opinions, the death of a beloved restaurant, bureaucratic waiting as a lifestyle, alcohol for strictly medicinal purposes, and DIY that exists mainly in theory. Click in — it all … Continue reading
The week that was 02/2026 🇬🇧🇫🇷
Seven days flew by, leaving behind a neat pile of small victories, mild surprises, and at least one moment that made me raise an eyebrow and mutter “well, that was unexpected.” Curious? Click through for The Week That Was (02/2026)—a … Continue reading
