Hi everyone. I know it's been a few days since my last blog. Same story...busy, too tired and not in a big 'blogging mood'. But it's now Sunday night at 9pm, and I'm getting ready for bed. Friday night I had dinner with the family because Virginie's parents came to town and I wanted to see Madame and Monsieur to say hello. I spent the remainder of night watching a movie and falling asleep early. Saturday night Kirsty and I attempted another night out in Paris...same story again, weren't real successful in finding a hotspot, but we still had fun having a couple drinks, sort of 'dressing up', and meandering around the city. Today I woke up fairly early and headed into the city to Musee Picasso, in the Marais. It's a great neighborhood, and the museum was interesting. A LOT of his work was on guitars, and then faces of course. It was cool to see the art. I took a couple pictures and bought a postcard. There is a nice garden just outside the museum. It was also the first Sunday of the month so admission was free! Musee Picasso is near the Centre Pompidou (where I was last weekend) so I headed that direction after the museum to go to the top of the building to see a GREAT view of Paris and take pictures. It was a clear sunny day and the view was spectacular. I could see everything! I then sat in the street area of the Pompidou and watched this 'street entertainer' perform for a huge crowd. He HAD to have been in the circus, a trapeze artist, or whatever they're called....he was probably in Cirque du Soleil or something. He balanced on ropes, balls, did headstands and handstands and balanced on one hand, etc. It was pretty amazing. He also didn't wear a shirt so I could see all his muscles working hard to keep him balance! I'm sure he is one of the few people who actually MAKE MONEY in the street with this talent.
My first 2 days of French class went well. The instructor is probably 26 or 27, a cool young girl. There are 12 of us in the class, half are other au pairs like me, and the other half are women...wives of men who work here. They are from Spain, Belgium, London, the Czech, Russia, and America. There is another American from New York...a girl my age. She is quite odd though... and not to be mean, but her French is much worse then mine, which makes me feel better...haha. I'm not intimidated to speak in class. The level is just right for me, challenging me but I can sufficiently follow along and respond correctly. I still have to buy 2 small books (hope they aren't expensive). We just will have little easy assignments to do. And we engage in fun, interesting conversations about France, etc. The building is about a 6 minute walk from the kids school, so that's great.
The week with the kids was the same........good, and difficult too. Nothing new to report in that department. Virginie bought me 2 tickets to see "Cabaret" the musical here this weekend! I am sooo excited. So I am taking Kirsty, the girl that lives in Versailles. We are excited to dress up for a true night out in the city...theater, dinner, drinks. So that's my big plan for this coming Saturday.
And in 3 weeks Stacey from Italy is coming to visit! And just after that I'm flying there! So I need to start thinking about Italy again, planning a few things, etc. I also started reading a 'new' book for me, "A Time To Kill"...one of my favorite movies. I just finished a book called "Swimming" and didn't really like it, but read it all anyway. So now I'm happy to be engrossed in a new book that I don't want to put down!
Okay, off to do a few things before bed. Good night.........I MISS ALL OF YOU
2 comments:
Laura I am instructing you to stay at LEAST a night in Venice. Things really get magical when the sun goes down. My "must do" for you is to spend the extra money and have a drink under the lantern light at one of the cafes on Piazza San Marco as the orchestras play away. I KNOW you will love it.
I am also sending you the link to the albergo we stayed in. You could get a double room with bath in the hall for as little as like 60 euro. It it looks good to you, email them. Remember, it is only a TWO MINUTE walk from Piazza San Marco, and you pass the Bridge of Sighs everytime you come or go. :)
Here is the link: http://www.albergodoni.it/
Your dad put the house on the market. I am sooo sad it didn't work out for us to be able to live in Lewiston and buy it. If you want to look at it, here's the Century 21 link: http://www.century21.com/buy/property_detail.aspx?tr_key=34186750
I have a question for you: do kids in France participate in Halloween?? If they don't, it could be fun for you to do some "American" traditions with them, like carving pumpkins or dressing up or making witches. :)
Well, we all miss you too. Keep living as a Parisan. :)
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