First Day, First Adventure

Today was my first full day in Angers. It was a little difficult to sleep last night because of the time difference and jet lag. But I got up fine this morning. It'll be interesting because i have no mirror in my room, and there are no electric plugs in the bathroom (where the shower is, not where the toilet is. Those are two different rooms). So I blew dry my hair this morning using my webcam to see myself. it probably was a funny sight to see.

The weather here is pretty good. It was a little rainy but still fairly nice out. The school really is only 15 minutes walking so I'll definitely get good exercise. But I had my exam for class placement this morning. It wasn't too difficult, but there were some question I had absolutely no idea on. After that we had lunch at the university restaurant...it was ok. But then we did a walking tour of downtown. It is so pretty and I found so many places I want to shop at; Galerie Lafeyette, H & M and a bunch more . We walked down to La Maine river and looked at the other side of Angers. Overall the whole town is really pretty. I think I"m going to enjoy it here.

I've met a few girls I'm getting along with. One is Katelynn who actually goes to KU, and the other is Kate who goes to a small school in Oregon. Both are really sweet and I hope to hang out with them more soon.

Overall I'm really enjoying it here. Although its a little hard to adapt to some of the differences. Like food and clothing, and of course language. I know my language skills are greatly improving. But the food is a little difficult to adjust to. I don't know what half the things are, that are presented to eat at the university restaurant. And you get these little tiny cups to drink out of. Like tiny, maybe only a few inches tall.... And everyone pretty much wears muted colors lots of blacks and greys... oh well. My wardrobe doesn't fit at all. haha. The other thing is smoking. I was really surprised how many people smoke. They aren't allowed to smoke inside anymore but its weird to see all these students congregated and smoking. I guess thats just how it is.

To be honest I'm kinda looking forward to when classes start because it'll give me some solidarity of something to do. I think when those start I'll pick up running because I'll be on a more solid schedule. I also should probably find out if I have a curfew, i've yet to go out and see how that works.... hmmmm.

Overall I think I'm gonna do well in Angers, and thankfully I have yet to feel homesick. So yayayaya!!!!!!!!!!!!! But that doesn't mean I don't miss anyone, duh.

loves to you