You do not have to be a grumpy old puritan to frown on instant gratification (though it helps).
Richard Tomkins, A progressive society is one that postpones its pleasures. Financial Times 01/03/05

At least not for me and at least not in French.

I have started my intensive course and today we finally learned the past tense.
So life in the present will be over in French soon...

A hectic week has passed.
These should be my holidays but somehow something always comes up to do.

My move has gone well and I am feeling at home in my new room - especially now that the heating is working.