I have had so much to say in the last weeks that ironically I’ve said none of it. I spent two weeks in Europe: Paris, Luxembourg, Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Geneva.. I learned a lot, saw tons, met people and took many pictures. I’ll post them at some point. The art on the Berlin Wall was certainly one of highlights.

Among the things I learned: The French unions enjoy going on strike. I also had my 132 day streak of Spanish on Duolingo snapped, not because I didn’t do it, but because the cafe outside the train station had spotty service and the app let me continue with the exercise and told me I was done with it. It didn’t register the completion though, so just like that… it was time.

Yesterday was the first day that I did no Spanish since the last week of January. I have been doing French instead. For a few days prior, I had been doing both. I’ll continue with daily language exercises for the foreseeable future.

Also learned: Switzerland is expensive. So much so that a return to NYC felt like a small town visit rife with discounted fare. $30 hamburgers at the bar are obscene, and the one I had was about as bland as could be. Disappointing on all counts. Other than that Switzerland was enjoyable in many ways. I met good and interesting people who I’m sure I’ll continue to be in touch with and see as we are able.

I realized that for each of the last two world cups I was in Europe for at least a part. I enjoy being around people who appreciate the game and have investment in their teams and countries.

I had an extremely information conversation with a Fortune 200 CEO who was kind enough to engage me about my career. Her advice was poignant, but like any workout, I was exhausted by the end. Figurative and emotional sweat. More work to do..

I painted today for the first time in a long while..

That’s it for now. I had a good weekend, in case you wanted to know..