I think I am finally warming up to this program (or maybe not) and the thought of being here in France. Only four more months till I am back home. Being here has had its ups and downs, it's been a bit like an emotional roller coaster for me. Getting used to working and not being a student is a bit of an adjustment. Not necessarily a bad one, but it has its stressful points. I've been targeting the program with all of my emotional duress, which is not helping my feelings for it. But the truth is, I would no doubt be experiencing the same things if I were back home. The only difference is, I'm far from my friends and family. Thankfully I've found good company here. In any case, no matter where I am on this earth, life goes on. No use wallowing in the past. Now I'm realizing how much my decisions do matter and how much they will affect the direction in which my life goes. It's a bit scary. Mais (But), c'est la vie.
Right now, I am pondering my next steps. The New Year is coming, and of course there are always the New Year's Resolutions. I need new life resolutions though. Life is a journey, that's for sure, and it's not one that I get to repeat. I don't want to waste time mulling over the past, which I cannot change. I must keep my focus forward. That being said, I'm looking forward to finally publishing my book, which will probably be delayed because I've neglected to look into getting a copyright, which should have been my very first step! No worries, it will happen! In due time. For now, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and if you aren't celebrating it, enjoy your vacation, and have a great New Year!
Monday, December 24, 2012
The Wheel Goes Round
Finally, an update! In my time away, I finally went to Cité des Sciences to see the De Vinci exhibit, and I rather enjoyed it! I'm incredibly glad I went. There were interactive models of tools Leo had designed or drawn, and there were models that were realized as best as they could be by teams of people who had to interpret his drawings. Apparently some of his drawings did not include dimensions, which means that the teams who interpreted the drawings had to be very imaginative indeed! After seeing the exhibit, I went around the museum and saw another exhibit that had to do with transportation. It included the staggering numbers of people that are transported across the globe daily, and graphing images of what that transportation looks like over 24 (for air travel). I found it all to be quite fascinating. It was a great investment of my time.
Yesterday, I finally went to ride the Roue de Paris! I had some lovely company with me, another assistant and her friend, who were both from South Africa. The view from the wheel is quite pleasing. We went during the daytime, and I can only imagine what it looks like at night when the whole city is lit up! The Champs Elysees was the most crowded I've ever seen yesterday, what with Christmas being right around the corner! To finish off our afternoon, we headed, accompanied by yet another assistant (the more the merrier!), to the Petit Palais to have our fill of artwork. The Petit Palais is quite a splendid little place and to make it even better, the visit was FREE! My pockets were dancing for joy at the thought of not having to become even lighter!
Tonight for Christmas Eve, I'll be heading to the American Church in Paris for one of their evening Christmas services, and I'll have the company of my ferris wheel companions, which makes me even happier! It took a while, and maybe it's the season, but the thought of going to church actually doesn't seem so bad. A bit appealing now actually! The three of us from yesterday will be spending Christmas together tomorrow, which lifts my spirits because even though my family hasn't done much for Christmas the past few years, being away from home for the holidays REALLY STINKS! But having the company will make it all the better!
Yesterday, I finally went to ride the Roue de Paris! I had some lovely company with me, another assistant and her friend, who were both from South Africa. The view from the wheel is quite pleasing. We went during the daytime, and I can only imagine what it looks like at night when the whole city is lit up! The Champs Elysees was the most crowded I've ever seen yesterday, what with Christmas being right around the corner! To finish off our afternoon, we headed, accompanied by yet another assistant (the more the merrier!), to the Petit Palais to have our fill of artwork. The Petit Palais is quite a splendid little place and to make it even better, the visit was FREE! My pockets were dancing for joy at the thought of not having to become even lighter!
Tonight for Christmas Eve, I'll be heading to the American Church in Paris for one of their evening Christmas services, and I'll have the company of my ferris wheel companions, which makes me even happier! It took a while, and maybe it's the season, but the thought of going to church actually doesn't seem so bad. A bit appealing now actually! The three of us from yesterday will be spending Christmas together tomorrow, which lifts my spirits because even though my family hasn't done much for Christmas the past few years, being away from home for the holidays REALLY STINKS! But having the company will make it all the better!
Monday, December 3, 2012
How to Speak French like a Real French Person 101
Add "quoi" and many "euh" interjections to your speech periodically. Listen to the way it is done naturally by watching reality TV in order to learn how to add them properly.
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