One month, and one day

I have official been in France for a month, one glorious month! The time has gone by fast and I really can't believe that I am a quarter of the way done with my semester studying abroad. To be honest I think I've adapted to the lifestyle.

1.I'm now used to walking everywhere! I don't think i've used a car (expect for major transportation to excursions) in over a month! In the states we're quite dependent on cars. I've gotten used to walk 30 or more minutes to get somewhere if I really want to. And a 20 minute walk? thats nothing.
2. Carbs and veggies is most of what I eat when I'm with my host family. I'm getting used to the pureed soups such as leek, pumpkin, potato and broccoli. They really aren't that bad and I kinda enjoy the pumpkin soup. I still crave meats, but I'm finally starting to adjust to the fact that I haven't had cooked meat (salami and sliced ham does not count) save one time. Chicken? haven't eaten that since i left the states.
3. I love the fact that I am legal here! Not to say I get plastered every night, no, but I enjoy the fact that I can drink responsibly and not have to worry about getting in trouble because its illegal. Bottle of wine for 3 euros? ok, just gonna carry it in my purse. The more and more I'm here I realize how stupid the drinking rules in the states are! If i can vote, why can't I drink alcohol. It also kinda sucks because I like cocktails. And its so much easier to go to a bar, then have to have all the ingrediants at my house to make them. I think I like anything with cointreau in it. Its made in Angers so i've been able to have quite a few things with that in it.

Those are the 3 major things but life in general here is different. I still get confused as to when I should use the familar forms, or formal forms. It can get quite complicated sometimes.
I love the fact that I can decide to take a weekend in Paris, and its easy! Being this close to so many things makes me want to skip class and travel, but the fact that I refuse to skip class and that I don't have the money to spend 3 months travelling is what keeps me from doing that. Stupid responsibility.

Overall life as a student in France right now is grand. There are some people missing from my life, but I'll be with them soon enough. The month that I've been here has allowed me to grow as a person and figure out who I am more and more. My french has improved significantly as have my social skills. But I have also realized more of whats important to me, and who is important to me. And the friends I have here, will be friends for a lifetime because of our experiences together.