Long weekend.

I apologize for not updating this web-log in awhile. This past weekend was Memorial Day weekend, and I was outside away from the computer. Also, I did alot of shopping which was alot of fun - even though I didn't buy anything.

The most recent development in my life is that some new interns arrived yesterday and will be staying here for 10 weeks this summer. I'm glad that their trips coincide with mine, specifically that they arrived after me and will leave before me. I'm always looking for a way to overstay my welcome. :)

This week the French cultural arm in Estonia is co-sponsoring a film event with the American Embassy. A French film will be shown followed by the American remake - an "Anything you can do, I can do better" showdown. Last night, I saw "Pepe le Moco," and it was awesome. The setting is 1930s Algeria, a criminal "Pepe" is followed through his rise, well, fall mostly, at the expense of a Parisian woman - "Gaby." This woman is the type who is dating a man for his money, but has an affair with Pepe on the side. One of the best lines I have ever heard was in this movie. They just don't make 'em like they used to.

Pepe: What did you do before?
Gaby: Before what?
Pepe: Before the diamonds?
Gaby: I wanted them.

What a great line... It's like "What did you do before you had it all?" This movie truly rocked the Casbah.