Since the last time I wrote on this blog I've discovered that (1) I actually have a lot of homework and studying to do here (2) I need to find less expensive pass-times than drinking chocolat viennoise's at cafes in Saint Germain (3) I really miss my friends (4) I don't HATE all cats (5) time needs to slow down.
Since last month, I’ve been to Munich for Oktoberfest (you all know what that it) and Barcelona for Sensation White (trance/house/techno rave fiesta). Last time I posted, I was still getting adjusted to my home-stay, life in Paris, and academics at ScPo. I’m well beyond that now…I'm basically Parisian...jk. But good news is I didn't fail my first round of exposes and dissertations, and now I have more time for a social life (but no money). Literally came here with a set in stone budget of 400 € per month. I think I've missed that by about 300 € in the upwardly direction. As this seems to be a trend with all the exchange students, I'm not particularly worried. Worst comes to worst, I just eat 7 breakfasts and 4 meals with my (awesome) host family and become emaciated and look even more Parisian than when I'm wearing all black and looking pissed off. Literally, the percentage of size 0's here is really disturbing.
Munich: I had strep throat, got it the morning I was leaving for Munich…went to the doctor and got antibiotics (the appointment was only 40 euro and medicine was 17! That’s just incredible). I ended up taking a nighttrain, “slept” sitting upright for 9 hours, went straight to the tents (HB). I bought a stein of beer (how could I not at Oktoberfest) but couldn’t really do much damage (antibiotics. WOOHOO). So I ended up drinking about a ½ L of coke while everyone got drunker and drunker and I got more and more hyper. Stayed in a super nice hotel, which the group of 9 of us returned to after drinking from 9 am to 3 pm. While everyone napped on the king size bed, I took the longest shower ever in the fancy rain-shower which was freaking awesome considering I have a victorian-style bath and a hand-held shower-head and I end up getting more water on the bathroom floor than on myself.
Barcelona: Best weekend ever. Sensation is not particularly included in that designation considering it was an absolute mess. But I couldn't be happier that I stayed in Barca for an extra 2 nights and got to see the BC group being academic. The beach was exactly what I needed after coming from rainy and cold Paris (except now it's 65 and sunny, seriously weather make up your mind so my immune system can be semi-effective). Sad bit, realized just how much I miss my friends and just how awesome they are. Enough sentimentality. No but really...also I wish people here would get in the Christmas spirit sooner. It's already mid-October. Mariah Carey is being played more and more every day. By mid-November I'll be able to hit the high note...except I don't have a real shower to sing in so maybe not.
Friends, miss you. Family, miss you too sometimes :D
Since last month, I’ve been to Munich for Oktoberfest (you all know what that it) and Barcelona for Sensation White (trance/house/techno rave fiesta). Last time I posted, I was still getting adjusted to my home-stay, life in Paris, and academics at ScPo. I’m well beyond that now…I'm basically Parisian...jk. But good news is I didn't fail my first round of exposes and dissertations, and now I have more time for a social life (but no money). Literally came here with a set in stone budget of 400 € per month. I think I've missed that by about 300 € in the upwardly direction. As this seems to be a trend with all the exchange students, I'm not particularly worried. Worst comes to worst, I just eat 7 breakfasts and 4 meals with my (awesome) host family and become emaciated and look even more Parisian than when I'm wearing all black and looking pissed off. Literally, the percentage of size 0's here is really disturbing.
Munich: I had strep throat, got it the morning I was leaving for Munich…went to the doctor and got antibiotics (the appointment was only 40 euro and medicine was 17! That’s just incredible). I ended up taking a nighttrain, “slept” sitting upright for 9 hours, went straight to the tents (HB). I bought a stein of beer (how could I not at Oktoberfest) but couldn’t really do much damage (antibiotics. WOOHOO). So I ended up drinking about a ½ L of coke while everyone got drunker and drunker and I got more and more hyper. Stayed in a super nice hotel, which the group of 9 of us returned to after drinking from 9 am to 3 pm. While everyone napped on the king size bed, I took the longest shower ever in the fancy rain-shower which was freaking awesome considering I have a victorian-style bath and a hand-held shower-head and I end up getting more water on the bathroom floor than on myself.
Barcelona: Best weekend ever. Sensation is not particularly included in that designation considering it was an absolute mess. But I couldn't be happier that I stayed in Barca for an extra 2 nights and got to see the BC group being academic. The beach was exactly what I needed after coming from rainy and cold Paris (except now it's 65 and sunny, seriously weather make up your mind so my immune system can be semi-effective). Sad bit, realized just how much I miss my friends and just how awesome they are. Enough sentimentality. No but really...also I wish people here would get in the Christmas spirit sooner. It's already mid-October. Mariah Carey is being played more and more every day. By mid-November I'll be able to hit the high note...except I don't have a real shower to sing in so maybe not.
Friends, miss you. Family, miss you too sometimes :D
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| Munich |
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| Hofbräuhaus - Oktoberfest |
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| les escargots. yum. |
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| Sagrada Familia - Barcelona |
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| Sagrada Familia again - Gaudi, the lighting/stained glass was incredible. |
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| Not so sure about this... |
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