French by Osmosis

I had many grand ideas when I moved to Portland. I was going to become more independent, I was going to live in my own apartment, collect hobbies, learn a new language, ride my bike, wear beautiful shoes and meet fabulous people. Well it's coming up to a year since I moved here.... and I only have one more thing to check off the list.....

I really intended to take French classes, I did. I chose French because I like the way it sounds, I like the way my friend Margaux says 'cool' and the word sounds like it means.... stylish, interesting and well, cool. So whilst I haven't enrolled in classes quite yet, I have initiated French Fridays. On Fridays I listen to nothing but French music.... thanks to Pandora and a lot of Myspace browsing I can absorb sultry, smoky French sounds the entire day and eventually... maybe I will begin to learn French pronunciation by osmosis.

Tonight I'm capping off a wonderful French Friday going to see French-born Tuscon-based Marianne Dissard play at the Someday Lounge here in Portland.