And what about those ridiculous appointments​ for president of the European Council and High Representati​ve for Common Foreign and Security Policy? Especially the latter is just a joke. Vive intergovernm​entalism I say to that!

As I read on a blog: The troïka of death and boredom: Van Rompuy, Ashton & Barroso.

Hi there - Brugge is crazy. My first exam is in 1 week and I haven't even started! I don't quite know how I'll survive the next 4 weeks. I guess cutting back on sleep would be one possibility.​ At least if I want to pass those horrid exams.

Apart from that - the usual madness in Morrisseylan​d. Saw the man 5 times this past month, so I shouldn't complain. I made it to the first row every time - which is incredible, given my asportive being (you have to rush, you see). Also gave him a letter... but that's another story. Right now I am going cold turkey and I cannot concentrate on much else anymore. Life is cruel.

I had a negotiation simulation last week, that was frustrating!​ Actually I'll have a 1-month negotiation "game"​ (it is really a competition)​ in January, and I am not really looking forward to that. It is a rather frustrating endeavour. Especially when you're a small or a new member state.

Well, you see, the CFP is really there to protect fish stocks. Is that so unreasonable​ to you? (being a vegan, it is of course not acceptable, but from an "environmental"​ point of view, it is understandab​le I might argue)

I am with you on the CAP. It is for the French, and completely ridiculous. I actually have to study all the reforms for my economics exam, and you do ask yourself why it is STILL going on. But all tendencies show toward a radical change soon, if only to renegotiate the UK rebate. The Frenchies won't be pleased.

i won't die before going to tromso! and to nordkjosbotn​!

I'm fine, yes I'm planning my next summer holidays, I'll go to Ushuaia. I have to buy plain's tickets now
wow you'll go to the Aus Opne, nice
yes maradona is a clown, I hate him as coach
when you will come here?

Hi man, nice to hear from you. lont time no hear. well... nothing changed. Had a great time in Tunisia and things with the team are going good even though we won only 2 games out of 8... :-)

hope to hear from you soon. where are you now? what do you do?

stupid people are always around. don't surrender!

you like Sepultura, cool. I have a pic with Norway flag in my album. you can see. ok  take care friend!

Brugge is okay - nothing too exciting going on here. I was in Brussels over the weekend, to see my brother's new flat (which is nice). I envy anyone who has free time AND money. Well, especially the former is enviable to me. This school here tries to kill you - it's basically boot camp or Battle Royal. I had a group debate last week, people were so aggressive and stupid. The whole point of academic debates is too be polite while showing that you're right. They kind of forget the first part. I always get so angry when such things happen, especially when I am in charge of concluding our group's debate.

Anyway. A Moz-parody site? Wow, some people really do hate him. I am off to see him next week. I am - of course - very excited. It feels so weird at this point, because I in this academic cocoon at the moment. 'Morrissey must die' - what an awful thing to say. I mean, disliking him is acceptable and maybe even understandab​le... but that is a bit too much.

To 'close' our discussion about the CFP - of course you must protect the fish stock in seas. I find that perfectly logical. And not just because I am a vegan. Business needs to stop when nature is endangered. That's my take on it. But yes, some fishermen might not be able to survive etc., but the whole point of economics is to have only the most competing businesses in a market while the others need to re-orientate​ themselves in markets they can control themselves. And no, I am no neo-liberal freak, just saying what theory tells you... but you being Norwegian makes everything look different of course. What do you think of the CAP then?

Don't get me started on the Nobel peace prize... just ridiculous.

Uurrggghhh..​. every time I see this pic, I want to turn your Norge flag around! I am an avid flag collector and it drives me nuts when I see that pic......ha ha ha ha ha!!!!

Danny Jimenez
aka Numanoid17

Tjoho
jotack det är finfint med mig, hur är det själv? gjort något roligt på sistonde? Jag själv har varit på min första fotbollsmatc​h live, det var riktigt roligt, så nu den 28 väntas ett derby som ska bli något specielltm AIK - Djurgården, Hoppas AIK vinner :D

Ja resan var underbar, USA var helt okej, men gillar Dublin mycket mera:) längtar tillbaka till Dublin, var juh där bara 2 dagar:(

Hur går det med mejerierna? kan du äta dem nu? det hoppas jag.

Jo jag vet, Sverige har inte med vm och göra heller tyvärr, det är jävligt synd att inget Nordiskt lag är så bra så att dem passar väl in i VM, men vi får nog se till så att vi fixar nytt blod och byta ut lagerbäck.

I have arrived in Bruges this week and everything is still a bit chaotic here. I am sure you would 'enjoy' the EU atmosphere here. My classes would definitely delight the eurosceptic in you. ;)

Who 'sings' these Moz parodies then? I will have some massive planning issues with the autumn gigs and my time table here. I am not allowed to miss one single class you see. And the major problem is that they give you your time table only a week before. So planning is obsolete. Quite annoying.

I didn't know this detail about the reason behind the referendum. And I do know how much shipping means to Iceland - I guess it is, next to tourism, their only industry, right? I don't know which factor is going to outweigh the other. Both sides have strong arguments and maybe we underestimat​e the impact of the financial crisis on the country and the people. But one can only guess.

I am on the verge of moving - tomorrow actually. I think I have everything packed, but I really would not bet on it. I didn't feel like it at all.

A joke Moz track? By what band? And what exactly is it about? I am curious. Although, of course, I don't laugh at him... ever.

Yes, but the Nazis did the same with the swastika. Those signs are always unfairly abused. Some are actually pretty or have nice meanings before they get associated with right-wing imagery.

Do you really think that Iceland won't join in the end? Maybe you're biased, being Norwegian? I know that Norway pulled out in the final stages but maybe Icelanders now feel like they want more 'stability'?​ Who knows. Except for the CFP there are plenty of advantages. So it is a matter of balancing out the pro and cons - I do think that, in the end, the shock of the financial crisis will drive Icelanders towards the EU. It is just a feeling. Just as the Irish will vote 'yes' for the upcoming 2nd referendum on the Lisbon treaty. In crisis, the EU is always acceptable. And Ireland is in a steep and ugly recession.

Moi!

How is life?

Things are fine here. I have been very busy in work and with hobbies. I started to sing in this choir that is quite demanding compared to one I used to sing in. At work there is a lot going on at the moment. Last week it felt like I came home only to sleep.. :) That is why I haven´t been very active here at Interpals lately.

Which Finnish movies have you been watching?

I just listened to Travis´s cover of Lovely Rita. It sounded nice :). I haven´t been listening to Travis for a while. I really hope that they make their way to Finland one day.. I would definitely be watching them.

The weather is great here. I enjoy autumn very much. I love the colours and this nice coldish air. And the nightsky.. *sigh* :)

Hi - I had to smirk when I read that you told your friend about my obsession. She could have said "becaus​e we must" as well, which is a bit of an 'insider' thing to say. But yes, resistance is indeed futile. Nicely put. Tomorrow is my 'tattoo day' and I am quite excited.

Living at home - let us say I did not miss it. I am moving in less than a week and I am longing for some time off from home. Parents can be such fascists. And I mean this in a 'positive' way. Well, mostly anyway.

You seem to be living with some severely deranged people there. How many housemates do you have?

Oh yes, Iceland and the EU - a love story in the making. Except for the CFP of course. It is going to be a tough battle of the fishers. Who would have thought? Times can change fast and it certainly wasn't the wisest decision to base all your economic actions on the US. I predict the fast accession negotiations​ though, I mean no one can beat Turkey when it comes to that.

I am not quite sure I understood correctly - you hate anti-fascist​ groups because they determine which bands are 'genuine' about they neo-fascism?​ I might be completely wrong here though. I have found myself strangely attracted to operas these weeks, but I am a novice still. I also listen to quite a lot of X-ray Spex, Malaria! and other more or less post-punk bands. There were so many. As for newer music, I am still totally obsessed with this Austrian singer, Soap&Ski​n - I hope to see her live in Brussels next month.

haha no toilet paper?nice.

well about Kati,it`s better now I don`t see her until january.
(the only worst thing is,we have planed a trp to norway and sweden for next year.now I travel alone or I cancell it)
Yes the WM was cool.And Berlin is a cool city too ;-)

hello:)
my name is Berlin, from taiwan asia:)
I am a college student who majors in french:)
I like making friends around the world, and knowing ur culture, also learnin' ur language:)
how are u ?

Hello!!
Nice to read your messages again! o)
Udinese had a very bad league beginning, it i s stramge, it has the same team of the last year.
About Milan, I think Leonardo won't the coach for a long time.
Juventus is a great team, this year, especially with Diego, two great goals against Roma.
Roma has changed the coach, yesterday.
How are you?

I like boca. it's the best lol. But football is not my favourite sport. I prefer tennis ^^
do you work? in which area?
abrazo

Aw, sad panda. Well just remember, if at first you dont succeed, give up and go home.

Hej !

Ja det er helt rigtig ....tænkte nok Du lendte Flensborg .... folk henter jo læssevis af "drikkelse"​ her ! Jeg har været 2 gange i Australien , men dog ikke i Tasmanien ... det var alletiders tid der !

hej ! Alletiders billeder, er Du i Australien nu ? Hilsen fra Nordtyskland​ !

How are those reading lessons going? ; )

Hej,
jotack det är okej, men är förkyld:( har just kommit hem från min resa) eller har varit hemma en vecka, blev förkyld i Dublin :( inge roligt, jag hatar att vara sjuk, men men vad ska man göra? hur är det med dig?

Jo jag vet att han har bytt lag nu, får se hur bra det går för honom nu, ingen som vet.

Ha en trevlig dag!

Hi Nils,

Nice hearing from you again. Hope you're doing fine despite the people you're forced to live with. Where are they from, that they aren't properly toilet trained? Moving up from a hole in the ground or something?

All's well here, with me as well as the horses and cats. I'm still waiting for my brother to help me with driving a double team, but he's very busy these days... Still, I'm in no hurry.
Now I have time to do other things, like pubbing, cinema, seeing bands etc. Next weekend I'll be off to the Lowlands festival. Really looking forward to it again. Hope the weather will be good: don't fancy three days of having to camp out in the rain and mud, but even if I have to, I'm sure it'll be a great time.

Haven't been doing any mountain climbing lately, to tell you the truth, I've been too lazy to go find any... And coke is illegal here too.

Anyway, have a nice time and see you later.

Hoi,

well next month I´m going to visit some friends in london,watch​ing Othello at the theatre.
so I broke up with my girl,but it`s o.k.

I'm fine resting at the weekend
I love Bs As. it has a lot of things to do. It's a real cosmoplitan city
I couldn't watch the match I was working that day :S
are you planning to ca¿ome here?
take care