Musical Chair

There is a new game in Paris, it’s called Musical Chair in Metro, and the most thrilling time to play is during transport strike. The game is just like the regular musical chair, but can only be played in a terminus station with many many (uncivilised) commuters elbowing for a limited seats.

When a subway slowly approaches the platform, everyone moves towards the edge. The train stops. Everyone eyes the door and waiting for it to open. Once the door slides open, everyone rushes in, eblowing and shoving others to get a seat. The loosers will be punished: they will be squash by other commuters entering in each station.

I reckon the best place to play this game is station La Défense, line 1, for maximum challenge. Where you will be pressed against men and women in suits and high heels.

Just another Strike

Welcome to France and embrace its national sport: strike

Today begins the second wave of strike by transport and energy workers. Since last week everyone has been anticipating this big day, trying to organise one’s life without public transportation.

I have been working on a design document that is has to be delivered by Thursday. Since I already collected the necessary information, I asked my client if I could work from home to finish the document. He agreed, with the condition that I ‘work hard for his project”.

I stayed home the entire day working on the document. Now the document is finished and in the hands of my boss. Tomorrow I will enjoy a day without work and pack my luggage for my long weekend in Madrid!