tonight I'm stressed...crying too in my room a little. I am lonely, in the sense that I can't truly vent or talk to anyone in ENGLISH. I haven't heard from any of my friends back home, and I can't seem to dial and connect to my mom (who is in the same time zone as me right now). I feel like I don't have a lot of freedom as of yet. For example, I can't just go to the grocery store because I need a few things...my schedule revolves around the kids, I don't have my car yet and only get a couple hours for me during the day. Literally. No joke. I like the family a lot and can't complain much. It's just a culture shock and "job shock". I think once Mary Clare (the current au pair) is gone next week, and the summer beach has started, it'll change, but right now I'm just frustrated because I feel like a little kid. I can' tell my if cell phone is working completely, as I have not had any phone calls. Or texts. No biggie, but it IS a biggie when you're alone across the world and just want someone to call you so you can truly talk to someone you know in your native language. I miss everyone. I like it here, don't get me wrong, I just am lonely right now and trying to get adjusted. I mis seeing the people that made me laugh every day.
http://uidaho.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041180&l=d8ed9&id=40304086
a link with some pics
I'm moving to Paris, France (well actually Bougival, which is 12 miles west of the city)and living with a great family with 3 beautiful children. I will live in a studio apartment in their house (with it's own outdoor entry). I'll travel with the kids, spending 6 weeks on the beach for the summer, Christmas in the Alps, and all other holidays in France. I may go to Kenya, Africa with them, and I have 2 weeks vacation. I'll travel as much as possible! I can't wait to be fluent in French!
4 comments:
Hang in there Girl. I'm sure it will take a few days to get adjusted, and I know you must be frustrated. A lot of excitment is going on and adjustment. You'll make it and be much stronger from it. Thinking of you lots.
Laura-loo we are all so proud of you for doing this and things will get easier. Like I told you, it took Jason close at least a month before the homesickness went away and he felt completely comfortable. If you didn't already know, international phonecards are only like 5 euro and have around 600 minutes on them. Talk to you soon cousin. I love you.
This too shall pass my dear, Hang in there and let the adjustment happen. Give yourself the time to adjust gradually and know many of us will be in contact as often as is feasible. Remember this is a grand adventure and even those have some uncertainties! Keep the faith girl!! Lots of love, Carolyn & Dad
Hi Sweetie. I,m blogging-I've never blogged before. Hey everybody look at me-I'm blogging I'm blogging! Just relax Laura. Who would have thought that people in France speak French-amazing. I bet people in Spain speak Spanish. Just go with the flow and have a good time. I'll try to become a more regular blogger. Love Dad
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