French Lessons

I am very bad with languages. I have O'Levels in French and German, and a smattering of various others (mainly picked up so I didn't embarrass myself too much on holidays and business trips - the most embarrassing moment I have had being trying to mime out something I wanted in a shop in Milan - I'm a quarter Italian, for goodness sake! - although that was a giggle for both me and the lovely man in the shop), but it isn't something I have ever actively kept up. I work for a French company, so deal with people in France who speak English beautifully.
So when work offered me the chance to take beginners' French classes for an hour a week, I jumped at the chance. The first lesson was tonight, and I'm pleased to say that so far, so good. I've not learned anything completely new, but I have recalled a lot of information that's hidden away. That's good, because hopefully I can ease into it, and start relearning what I have completely forgotten, and recall what's still in my mind. I don't expect to be fluent within the year (or even 2 or 10), but hopefully I'll be able to understand what people are saying, and leave "Parlez-vous Anglais, s'il vous plait?" at home when in France.
I've also taken some knitting pictures. The first is a current WIP - the White Queen's Bag by Lynda Sorenson of Lilypad Knits.

I'm finding it a well written pattern, and must thank Taliesin on Ravelry (here's her blog) for the enablement.
I've also photographed La Novia, which I love - Manos Silk Blend, 5.5mm needles, and a quick knit from the ever-impressive (and lovely) Anne Hanson.


What a scrummy, textured pattern... The second photo is also todays Project 365 photo, so a sneak preview, too!