Living in a city, I've become a little more paranoid myself when it comes to strangers, which although safer, is somewhat depressing that I feel I have to be that way. I like talking to random people. I've had some very interesting and engaging conversations with strangers. I find it so appealing to have a thoughtful discussion with some random person whom I will likely never see again. When I come away from a good conversation like that, it reminds me that there are so many good people and so many potential friends out there. Sometimes, when I go about my day in the city, I hardly give a though to the other people around me, because I don't know them. But sometimes I have to remind myself that they are all likely good people, and that if circumstances were just slightly different, maybe *they* would be my friends.
One other student finally came into work today, so I was not alone all day, and fortunately, it was the one I like best, he has a great sense of humour...seriously spent half the day laughing.
Tomorrow I am showing a German post-doc friend of mine around the old part of Montreal, where I will likely take her skating. She wants to learn how! And another friend of mine wants to go skating tomorrow evening, so I anticipate many hours outdoors tomorrow. But lots of skating, which is a good, good thing, in more than one way.
Sorry, no movie suggestions for you Froufy! I've seen Girl with a Pearl Earring lately, and I really enjoyed it. Some thought it was a little slow moving (it's certainly not an action packed film), but just the fact that it was filmed partly in Delft was enough for me!
Good night all!
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