Get it?
But anyway, Yesterday was my 50th day EN FRANCE.
I spent it with my lovely class in our not as lovely classes.
Here’s a chunk of them:
I’m so obviously American but whatever. Being blonde is actually quite rare here and people always comment on it. I didn’t believe that when two boys told me back in March ( https://3805miles.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/un-avant-gout-du-monde-continued/ ) But everything they told me is indeed true. In fact, I think I’ve seen one girl who is actually French with hair my color. So, I’m gonna keep being a blonde eye-sore. I kinda like it.
My friends are awesome.
Yesterday, as I was trying to sleep in the library, snuggled up between two friends, eyes half-open, I realized that this is actually my real life. It was always, I don’t exactly know, but I just had a huge moment of realization that I’m in France, in school, in a library, half asleep, surrounded by nice people. And then everyone took a picture of me, said AWH BEBE CHAT and my epiphany ended.
But everything is really really good. Today the plans for a BIG night out with the whole class came up and I’m beyond excited. I’m going to bring it up Monday with everyone to get a date hopefully. Date as in time, not partner.
I love it here. Everything is good. Had a tiring week, but it’s all good now. Sleeping in tomorrow will fix everything up.
Everyone told me that it takes a month and a half to get adjusted, and that day is tomorrow. I feel adjusted and happy and at home. I like going to school and my French is very slowly coming along. Piece by piece. I got an 11/20 on an essay in French class today. That sounds terrible but it’s not bad at all and some of my friends got the same. I’m proud.
Things are starting to move at a normal pace now. Not that I really know what a “normal pace” is, but now at least I have my feet on the ground.
Life is so good. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be right now.
Out for some shopping on this lovely Saturday afternoon!
Bisous.
3805miles 