So, Thursday went very well. Friday I woke up and was still sick, but got up and taught 5 classes anyway. Gave a test in my first class, drank some coffee/made lesson plans, and then went to Ballan-Mire. The copier was not working properly and would only copy one sheet at a time (ughhhhh). I got really hot in one of my classes and had to take me sweater off and the kids freaked out about my tattoos. (Mind you, I'm completely allowed to show them in French schools, I just haven't yet). The overall impression was that they think they are pretty. So, that's nice. That day was, in a word, just too much work, haha.

Friday, got home, went to happy hour (to kill the germs, of course) and had a little bit too much fun. David called me, told me that he is sick too, and then I don't really remember the rest of our conversation......haha. I did text him later explaining that red Orangina is delicious. Liz made us Chinese noodles for dinner and they were delicious.

Saturday I ran some errands etc. Then headed over to Krystal and Amelie's apartment for their house warming party. It was actually really really fun. Everyone played some music (they have a beautiful piano) and we sang along to Beatles songs with Julien, and I played some Dashboard, and it was awesome. I even got to meet someone who was an extra in New Moon. I'm going to watch it again soon to see if I can spot her! The Vouvray was flowing all night (which is officially my kryptonite here in France) and everyone amused themselves a lot.

Today I woke up and went to David's house as a surprise. We hung out and I got to meet his best friend Nico (who is really cool). Then we picked up Chelsea and went to Julien's for Sunday brunch around 2. It was delicious. We ate a potato torte kinda thing with salad and REALLY good red wine and apple tarte tatin. It was super fun and the language barrier was awesome. I wish Julien and David would become good friends. After lunch we came back here and watched Running with Scissors and now I'm about to do some lesson plans and get ready for bed.

The weather was very nice today. Very cold, but super sunny. When I was walking to Marche Plus nobody was on Rue Nationale and I felt like I owned the entire town. It was awesome. Saturday night the moon was really low and really really big (and full). It was quite the sight to see.

This is our last week of work before our February vacation. Everyone is going to London with Grace, but I'm staying in Tours (money reasons). I think I might pop up to Paris or something for a weekend or....I don't know. I'm hoping to get my tattoo over break too. Anyway, I'm sure I'll do something super awesome and luckily David will still be around. It should be a relaxing break if nothing else.

Always,
Amanda