The past week and a half has been filled with lots of fun, but also lots of mixed up crazy thoughts about what it means to be leaving Paris and heading back home. I can't get over the duality of extreme excitement and nervousness. It's the kind of thing that I expected before coming to Paris....but not necessarily what I expected when heading home ( Read more... )

If I have learned anything from my class at Paris III, it is that the French University system seriously sucks and doesn't really teach you anything at all, aside from repitition, blatant horrible stereotypes, and the danger of thinking for yourself ( Read more... )

After a really lovely weekend, it's the final crunch time. Today I'm going to finish my Lit paper and get a huge start on my commentaire composé for my Paris III class. Then tomorrow I'll finish that and start studying for Art History. Wednesday = study time. And then I"ll be DONE! And Dana will be here on Thursday! Goodness gracious, it's sooo ( Read more... )

One week until Dana gets here! 24 days until home ( Read more... )

Oh my goodness, this whole "doing work thing" is way overrated. Well, actually, that's not true, because I don't really know anyone who rates "doing work" highly. However, I would just like to take this moment to say how much I am DISLIKING doing work right about now ( Read more... )

Can we say "adorable"????

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Beth + Jason = the cutest ever

This has just been a really terrific week! Sunshine and warmth and happy friends, and amazing daytrips to Monet's house. I love France. It really is just beautiful.

Oh my goodness. Life is so happy! Today was 70 degrees and sunny and wonderful. We had class in the jardin and i think I got a little bit of color. Then i finished my paper at **6:30**!!! I was anticipating staying up late working on it, and then getting up to finish it before going to class tomorrow at 2. But no, finished it way early! And THEN ( Read more... )

I can't believe that it is already May 1st. In a mere month and 3 days I will be back home! I'm feeling really mixed about it...because, well I love Paris and I'm sad to be leaving it. Especially since it might be a very long time before I get to come back again. However, I'm also SUPER excited to come home...It'll be nice to have my own space ( Read more... )

I've been really happy lately, for not much other reason besides the fact that I love Spring and Life is good ( Read more... )