September 2010
7 posts
Things seem to be getting more regular everyday. It’s an extremely comfortable feeling, though I know it’s only temporary.
Sep 27th
Chartres
This past weekend was one spent in Chartres. Being only an hour away from Versailles, it was a nice option. Upon boarding the 9:30 train, we realized we hadn’t been moving. It was now 9:45. A voice speaking in French said something we couldn’t understand (we being the Core Four). Everyone got off the train and started yelling at the employees. We found out through incredibly nice...
Sep 20th
Yes, that is the Eiffel Tower lit up. The Core Four (Caitlin, Kelsey, Michal, and I) tore up the streets of Paris. Actually, we just walked, sketched, and took pictures. We also ate at this nice restaurant that had amazing food and gourmet coffee. Our waitress, as nice as she was, was terrible at her job. She kept forgetting to bring us water. She, however, redeemed herself when she showed...
Sep 11th
Glorious Internet
So, I found out the problem with my computer: the firewall. What a double-edged sword. Turn that shit off and suddenly I have internet. Miraculous. I’m also starting to collect addresses of friends from home, I have a bank account and some money, I’m getting a local cell phone soon, I’m starting to know my way around town, and classes started. In short, I could say that life here...
Sep 7th
sorry
for not updating this in a long time. the internet in versailles is a joke as i don’t have any in my apartment and i probably won’t get any. also, my comp doesn’t let me use public wifi for some unknown reason. hopefully this situation works itself out. for everyone’s sanity’s sake.
Sep 5th
The Breakfast Club
I finally saw The Breakfast Club. For the first time. It’s funny how the social commentary in this movie is so relevant today. I guess that’s what makes it so timeless. I will probably revisit this movie in 10 or 20 years and realize not much has changed. The only thing I see differently is that people are more outspoken about their ideas in this movie. Today, it seems people are...
Sep 1st
Must. Read. Foundation. Series. Eventually.
Sep 1st