All Things New

A lot has happened since the last time that I posted.

For one thing, I have now seen every single episode of Twin Peaks ever... and am convinced that I will never ever sleep soundly ever again.

I've registered for my classes next semester, which should be a great time. I can't believe it's senior year already!!!

A bunch of other things have happened that are more France related.

My host mother and I are getting along really really well. We've had some very deep heart-to-heart conversations about cultural differences and similarities, as well as story swapping time. As always, the food she cooks is most excellent, and not but a few minutes ago, I helped her make an apple and rhubarb tart. The rhubarb is fresh from the garden out back. And the crust is a traditional french recipe. Needless to say, I am super excited to taste it tomorrow:

We had a little celebration here on Thursday evening. Maxime and Charlie came over for dinner and we ordered Domino's (it tastes better over here). It was the 20th anniversary of the purchase of their house. When they first moved in, Maxime and Charlie, who were very little, were afraid to go too far into the garden because it was so big. Benoit showed me a photo album of what their house was like when they first moved in, as well as all of the construction that they did on it. It's absolutely amazing how much they managed to transform their little house into a beautiful home. I've noticed similar traits between how the kids function here and in my family. Maxime and I have similar personality traits, as do Charlie and Corinne. Manon is much surlier than Andra at this point, but give it a year and who knows.

I spent Friday in my room. Saturday I ventured out to the library. It was an absolutely gorgeous day out today. The bike ride was fantastic. I nabbed my usual spot by the window to look out onto the garden and playground while I studied. Going into the centre ville for lunch, everyone was eating outside. I hope it is this nice again tomorrow. My host parents are taking me on a walk rain or shine. And I would also like to spend some time at the castle. All museums and national monuments are free the first Sunday of every month. I get in free most places anyways because I'm a student, but it's still awesome to get a group together. Plus, the château is one of my favorite places to hang out in Angers.

I only have three more weeks of classes! Then time for a well-earned break in the south of France. But between me and that happy goal rest 3 papers and numerous other assignments. We'll see how this goes.