We've been here a little over 6 weeks. Things are becoming easier, but it still bothers me when I cannot quickly think of something to say. Surprisingly, I have actually become better at understanding French than speaking it.
Laura and I are either going to Belgium/Luxembourg/The Netherlands or Spain/Portugal in a few weeks. I only have a 10-11 day vacation so we have not yet decided. The Eurail passes are not that expensive and they permit us unlimited travel depending on how many days we purchase.
The fact that a 12.5/20 can be considered a good grade is beyond me. The kooky 20 point French grading system is still bizarre to me. (A 10/20 transfers essentially as a B-.)
My birthday is coming up on the 23rd. If anybody is reading this all I can say is that even if you just send a card it would mean the world to me. 21 does not mean much in a country where kids drink wine in the womb.
Here is a wish list:
- Any form of food that can be cooked in a microwave or on the stove. The French have so few things Laura and I can cook because we do not have an oven. The convenience lifestyle most Americans are used to is generally shunned for quality here.
- Gatorade Mix/Any kind of anything we can mix with water to drink...lol.
- Cards, anything at all
That really is about it. I have a lot of class and capoeira is really getting me into shape. (I can even walk around on my hands a little.)
Hopefully we will have more to write about once I have my first much-needed break.
3 comments:
I will send you a nice birthday box. Anything else you need?
Mom
What is the time difference there? What is your new phone number?
Mom
I still have your card sitting at home. I think of you every day and how I need to send it. So very sorry, but you know I love you and it will get to you.
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