29.9.10
Well, today I tried to get rid of my jet lag and got out of bed at 11:00am after getting up at 4:30 for a random unpacking morning before taking a morning nap. My body is trying to process these new foods and I’m trying to let my brain think in French. It’s been difficult and frustrating in the way that I used to be so much better at French! But there are some things that have definitely come easier.
It’s weird doing and remembering all at once the little things that I learned last time like bread going on the table during meals, both hands on the table (French manners are opposite to Americans on this one), and bisous. I have forgotten so much! Articles, vocab, and overall accent. Sometimes I can just hear how American I sound and I am just cringing but I just need to get back in the rhythm again.
Tomorrow, I’m going to the bank, the cell phone place, and Orange to discuss internet issues. I really hope that I understand everything and that I get what I need.
Also, they are all super busy! Antoine has judo and tennis every week. Camille and Louise both have music and tennis lessons on Wednesdays. There’s a piano in the house!! Valerie said I’m welcome to play it whenever but it’s a little out of tune. I played a bit before dinner today and it was nice to have that comfort.
Play tennis with the kids! Would be so fun
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Em, you don't want to bank at SocGen anyway--they are in quite the pickle right now.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Blois has a homey feel and everyone wants to help you! Although who wouldn't want to help a beautiful blond lady! But I was a bit nervous when I read the part about the teenagers helping you with the bags...