Not really but, I had my cake and ate it too.
First.
Update.
So I told the Morrocan about my blog regarding "us." I told him I didn't use his name but called him "The Morrocan." He got upset and said "No! I'm not Morrocan, not when I'm in France!" I said, "oh, so you're French when you're in France and Morrocan in Morroco?" "Yes!" he said.hmmm.
Well, his mother is French, his father Morrocan so...Tu chez. whatever. he was amused that I'd even write about him...I think it stroked his ego. Whatever.
MONT ST. MICHEL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint-Michel
I went yesterday! I got to drive the rental car all the way there! It was so fun! What a beautiful area. It was about 4 hours each way and then I think we spend about 4 hours checkin' out the sites and eating some yummy fresh seafood.
LILLE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lille
Today we went to Lille! Yes, LILLE! The town I am thinking about studying in next. I'm so happy I made it there for a visit before I left. It's soo beautiful! I got to visit the campus and check out the office for foreign students, totally successful trip!
This city is MUCH MUCH bigger than Amiens, yet still smaller than Paris. It has a subway system, many many more people, much more to do...definately more my pace. I'm really a city girl a heart, small towns just don't do it for me.
So my hopeful plan is to finish my senior year at my home University, graduate, and then spend a year of my graduate years in Lille.
Funny Story
Just as I'm getting ready to journey off, I'm finally getting really good and comfortable speaking French. I didn't even notice it. My friend, Denae did. I had to talk to this woman in the Office for exchange students and Denae told me that I gave a very impressive introduction and Ididn't even realize it until the conversation was over!!! I have to tell you, that made me feel so good! Like for real? Am I actually picking up this language? YAyeeee!!!
Well, got to my room. Gonna relax. Got lots to do tomorrow, cleaning, more packing, meeting with the International Affairs Dept. you know, that kinda stuff. So, you're favorite exchange student is off!
I have lots of kool photos from the past few days, promise to post asap!
BIZ,
R
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You are just a bouncing ball of energy! It is great that you took the trip, now you know for sure that you will like Lille before you make arrangements to go study there. I hope everything goes as planned! See ya soon
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