Getting into the swing of things

I have successfully gone to all of my classes at least once. Yesterday (tuesday) was my busy day of the week. I had Langue in the morning and it wasn't too bad. We did various activities with an excerpt from the story of Cinderella (Cendrillon), with activities such as listening to it to see what we understand, to talking about it, to finishing the story in pairs etc. Within all of this we worked on our speaking skills and grammar skills. I think I'll like this class. My professor is really nice and helpful if I have a problem. AFter that I went to my French culture class. Its mostly going to be a discussion class on why French do things certain ways, whether in work, daily life, politics etc. I think its going to be one of my favorite classes. We get to choose the themes for the class. It'll be a lot of information, but I think i'll learn a heck of a lot from it. AFter that I had my favorite class thus far: History of France. This teacher is really awesome. She lectures then does a pretty elaborate outline on the board, and whatever is written on the board is on our exams. But also she speaks well and is easy to understand. We're starting with the revolution which is always interesting. Later last night I had my writing class. I think it'll be ok. The main purpose of the class is actually to be able to read the newspapers and understand what is being said. It'll be a useful class but I honestly don't like things like that. Today I only had one class; 20th century French lit. We'll see how this one goes.... we're starting with poetry for the next month, and i really do not like poetry. And we're also starting with Apollinaire, who I really don't like. We read a few of his poems in the intro to lit class and they just went over my head. He likes to make poems in shapes. Literally. For example one poem was in the shape of an apple. Not fun. Overall my classes should be good and I'll have hardly any homework except in lit probably. Not bad at all.

Last night was also the first "mardi cafe". This is put on by the school...kinda. What it is, is every tuesday night, a bunch of the foreign students meet up at a bar and just mingle. Its supported and advertised by the school. Its actually kinda nice because its a way to get out and see more of Angers, but also to meet people that aren't in my classes. I went last night with some friends and had fun. I had two drinks; both of which i really enjoyed. The first was called "une twist" what is consisted of was a lemon syrup i believe and Kronenbourge (sp?). It was actually really good. The other drink was a mojito. It was actually the first time, I had ever had one and I really enjoyed it. They were on special, and I'm glad I tried it.

This morning I walked and finished getting my school supplied (except text books), and some food for the rest of the week. To be honest, I get kinda tired of having to walk everywhere. I would love to just be able to drive there, anywhere but thats really not going to happen for another 4 months. I must be lazy, or just want instant gratification.

now some randomness:
I find it amusing that French people park their cars on the sidewalks. I can see how its convienent but its not quite that convient when you're walking and have to walk in the street.
I miss diet coke. Coca lite is nooooooooooooooooooooot the same! Its like coke zero and is not satifying.
I picked up my ticket this morning for the first excursion! Its to Mont St Michel. If you have no idea what it is, google it. Mont St. Michel is probably one of the coolest places in France. Its a day trip, and totally worth it. I'm planning on taking a ton of pictures.
I miss being able to watch The Office. I can't get it online here, because apparently nbc can tell that I'm in France and can't broadcast there... lame.
I'm pretty sure that people here can tell I"m foreign. Most likly from the fact that I don't wear grey and black all the time. No joke. French people love those colors I think. I'm used to wearing bright colors and my pink coat is probably what makes me stand out. And maybe the fact that I wore a yellow shirt today.

Thats about all.
Loves to all :)