Comments on: Old Scool

By: Jack Ware

Jack Ware — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:01:41 +0000

Thanks for the insight Bye. You’ve really added to the ongoing discussion in a meaningful way. Although, you may want to talk to the Bursars office at Xavier University and see about getting some of your money back you ignorant fuck.

Now run along and update your myspace page with some cool new tunes or find something else to do online. If we need anything we’ll email you.

By: Bye

Bye — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:26:10 +0000

You’re against most of the things that make life interesting here. You’re a libertarian, except when it comes to immigrants running legal businesses that serve a market, but would’ve welcome Starbucks into Jackson Square. I’m sure maybe someone in Europe will appreciate that, as well as your me-me-me tone. What utter self-aggrandizement. You may lack conviction, but you don’t lack a desire to have the spotlight turned on yourself, even when you have little or nothing to say.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:15:50 +0000

Northern New Zealand needs people with mad tech skills? Really? I will look into this. I haven’t quite reached the point of leaving, but I completely understand how someone could be there by now. It is in my realm of possible choices, but not in the immediate realm. Everyone’s threshold is different. Mad props to you for sticking it out through the nasty parts, Jack. You have a distinct voice and seem to be quite a talented writer. Being an ex-pat in Paris has done wonders for so many writers and artists. I bet it will be easy to find a supportive, intelligent, compassionate community of artists. Best of luck to you. There’s a woman named Amy Alkon (www.advicegoddess.com) who may be able to help you (give advice and such) with your move. She recently bought a flat in Paris and she’s an acquaintence of mine, of sorts. (When people from out of town ask, and they Always do, what my evacuation plan is, I tell them about 3 grand and a passport. Still working on both of those things.) Two years should be plenty nuff time to get it together & make the jump across the pond. I’ve looked into it in the past, and it looked a little daunting (for example, all of the paperwork is in French, of course, and they do make it somewhat difficult to gain citizenship unless you’re famous or disgustingly wealthy or have some rare skill). But man, what a place to live once you get through the miles – no, kilometers – of French red tape. I read this blog often, and now I’ll be reading the Paris metroblog as well. And also, if you totally hate it over there, you can always come back and still have dual citizenship. I think.

By: Therese

Therese — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:30:03 +0000

I left for Asia, specifically Shanghai and Hong Kong (which share a lot with what I love most in my hometown), though that was planned before Katrina. As it happened, I ended up leaving three days after it hit from Baton Rouge (after convincing the airline to change my tickets as my entry visa was expiring). I’ve since returned once, earlier this year, and I’m only now recovering from the visit.

I regret my move in that I had to leave my family (everyone I know and love and am related to is from and in Louisiana, many in NOLA and Jefferson Parish), but I don’t regret leaving.

Good luck.

By: kapaali

kapaali — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:36:04 +0000

I, too, have a two-year escape plan. I have a deep, deep love for New Orleans that began when I was a child, but I’m not a child anymore, and I can’t build a life on some idyllic vision that no longer exists, if it ever did. NOLA will always be my first love, but I think there are a great many of us who are figuring out that staying here is maybe not the wisest of choices, love or no.

As far as Europe goes, I totally loved everything about Amsterdam and envisioned living there…hell, I may even do it. The only thing that put me off about the place was that people there can be EXTREMELY rude, and coming from here, where you can have an hour long conversation with a stranger in Walgreen’s about crawfish and black skirts (don’t ask), having people be extremely rude to me for no reason was a little hard to deal with. I’d still move there, though. They know how to make things WORK. Their public transportation alone is worth it.

By: Jack Ware

Jack Ware — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:51:55 +0000

And you need to kiss my ass Heather.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:47:44 +0000

You need to read “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris.

By: Raspootin

Raspootin — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:09:20 +0000

Grass = greener?

May I suggest taking some time off and visiting Europe before making any drastic changes.

I would not sell your house: Nawlins might be a nice place to come and visit if you find Paris to your liking.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:01:19 +0000

Your Mom is going to KILL ME!!!!! :) Love you!!!

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:58:39 +0000

You are not a person who gives up easily! Never have been!! If it feels right for you to sell and move….no matter where you go….then do it!! You only have one life. If the life your living is leading you to Paris…go!!! I would !! You’ve done a lot where you are!! Now…take some time for yourself…you are young..except for the shanty….no ties!! I am proud of you no matter what you do…always have been!! Your smart…and you do not run from things…so PLEASE do not look at it like you would be giving up!!!! I am behind you no matter what choice you make!!!! Hopefully….would love to come visit there before you move…and if you do go to Paris…would love to visit you there!! Only you can make that decision…and you’ll know…if it’s the right choice and the right time!!! Good luck to Jack…you deserve the best!!!