Almost 3 Months!

I can't believe that I have lived in France for 3 months now (on Thursday). Its strange to think that, on the France Study Program, we were just about to leave. I was not at all ready to leave when that program came to an end. But that was a different experience. Can you remember the last time you got to spend three months straight living with awesome people, traveling, learning, and having fun EVERY SINGLE DAY doing it? That was the FSP trip for me. This is definitely different. It feels as if I have not done even close to as many things as I did on that trip, and it hasn't been fun-every-single-day. That is for sure.
That being said, even though I am not having quite the experience of my last France sejour, I am glad to spend more time here. I would feel slightly ripped off if I had to leave now. There are so many more places I want to visit and more things I want to see and experience.

One thing I could do without - French Bureaucracy! Seriously. Everyone talks about how frustrating it is, and you can imagine. And then you actually experience it ... and its just so ... GRRR! I have had the pleasure of experiencing this many times, but most notably (aka most frustrating-ly) with my visa process. Which is still not finished. Also, I am so happy and content to have gone to an American University. It is so frustrating here. Many people don't know if a class is canceled until they arrive, certain teachers always begin classes at least 10 minutes late and run over, and then there was the whole writing-teacher-fiasco. (went through three writing teachers and multiple class times and multiple classrooms). Anyway, it puts the order and respect for students of American Universities in perspective. And I am thankful!

Today I had methodology (underwhelming as usual) but then went out to lunch with 10 other students because it is Nicolai's last day (unfortunately he has been unable to find work and has to leave). There is a new Chinese girl who is super adorable and hilarious (Yen) and she asked me if I know of the American TV show "the big bang theory". I said I did and then she was so enthusiastic and started quoting all these lines from the show. Then another Chinese student (Shin-Shin) and Hilzam (from Indonesia) started talking about "Friends" and how much they loved it. And who said TV was bad for you!? Ha, it seems to be a great ice-breaking, getting-to-know-you, conversation starter.

Also, its nice to know that American's are not the only ones who think French people do not cook their meat enough.

Next weekend: Vaux le Vicomte!!! Its gonna be awesome and SO CHRISTMASY!