Just breathe deeply

People here are extremely relaxed. It's all about enjoying your life, food and time while you're here. They may work from 9-6 most days but many people get a 2 hour lunch break and so many holidays. Everything closes at 8pm besides restaurants and bars, many things aren't open on Sunday at all. It's really fabulous. So here is how I spent my weekend:

Friday night I went to a beach party at an English speaking bar

Saturday during the day I walked around with Augusta and Hugo- we got sushi, went to a park and just relaxed for several hours (see photos) then we went to the jardin du luxembourg and hung out a little bit, got dinner in a small little area tucked back behind the pantheon, found the road where Justin Bieber was only several hours before and then went out a little bit.

Yesterday i just hung around with Augusta and laid in bed and slept and desperately tried to watch bachelorette but I don't have Internet set up yet.

It was one of the best weekends ever, it was so nice to not have something to do or a deadline or anything, just to be able to relax.

So, Today is my first day of school, I'm joining way late, taking the last 3 weeks of my class then taking the they 2 months in October. I'm nervous but I'm sure it'll be fine. I'm still going about 45 minutes early though just to make sure I find the right place. Eek.

Here is what I have learned so far in France:

French people love their language and are excited that you are learning it. They are possibly more excited to correct you when your grammar is incorrect.

When you don't understand something, just say 'oui oui' a lot especially if food is involved.

The bumpers on a car are for exactly that- why WOULDN'T you use them?

When the French find out you've learned their language they assume you're Canadian, English, or German. An American wouldn't take the time!

It's impossible to explain the word "swag"

When all else fails and you feel nervous or overwhelmed, just breathe deeply and think about how cool it is that you're here.