So Little Time... To Do Everything Imaginable

I have been in Paris for over a month and I am beginning to feel acclamated. It is true that just last week, I called my parents crying and frustrated but I am learning that this will be the case several times throughout the year. I have begun 4 out of 5 of my classes and I like the French Education system. It is true that the classes are larger, a bit less structured and the students do not seem to thinking talking while the professor talks is rude but overall, I like my classes. My favorite class so far is my History of the Relations between France and Africa taught by a teacher from Middlebury College. He is very animated while he teaches and it is very engaging. I also love my History of French Cinema class because we get to watch different genres of movies every week that I probably wouldnt have chosen myself, I am trying to become more universal (mom you and S would be happy, right now we're watching movies from the '30's).

Nannying has been going very well and I am very much in love with A. He is very funny and he has begun to mimic me every day, that can be quite annoying since I put up with it for years with my younger sister but it is also a bit endearing... just a bit. Both A and R have received perfect marks on their English assignments so at least I know that I am doing well in that department (although, I must add, they are very advanced in English themselves and need very little assistance, it's more about practicing to the pronunciation of a word where I come in).

So I have left this out for a while and I know my cousin R is going to kill me but yes I have met someone. His name is Marco and he is also a student. We met at the bakery where he works and we have gone out since then. It is true, each day my friends say "I can't believe you're already dating a French guy" but it does not seem too fast for us. We are getting to know each other and enjoying ourselves. Hopefully Marco is correct and with his help I will be talking like a true Parisan by January.

I have pictures from our group trip to the Loire Valley to post later today, I must go play with the kids! A tout a 'heure!