So, since I was with you last I did many things. Here they are in list form (a-z) (in no particular order...though almost chronological)
a. worked
b. hung out at Grace's
c. hung out with David (x several)
d. wrote some buses
e. grocery shopped
f. dressed up as a vampire for work
g. got sick
h. spent all Saturday (mostly) in bed
i. saw Ghost Writer (meh...)
j. went to a chocolate festival
k. did my first wine tasting (of one glass)
l. facebook stalked some people
m. downloaded a bunch of music
n. pondered whether or not to buy New Moon on iTunes
o. wore my sunglasses
p. ate Subway (mmm)
q. carried my coat instead of wearing it.
r. sent some e-mails
s. stole music from Emma
t. watched Away We Go (mehhhhh)
u. watched some Heroes (obsesssssssed!)
v. realized Julien's bandmate and I have the same birthday (woot!)
w. drank a coca light
x. drank two liters of OJ in a day
y. watched Ever After
z. avoided doing lesson planning.
Always,
Amanda
P.S. I found my spot........au bord de la Loire. It will be made mine this spring.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
So, yes, that is what happens when David logs into my blog and decides to make a new post. Hooray for him.
So, two weekends ago we decided to make a random trip to Paris (because we can!). We went up Friday night (AFTER happy hour, of course), stayed in a hotel (a pretty nice hotel), then Saturday we saw the Louvre, went to Shakespeare and Company, met up with Chelsea's uncle for lunch, went to the top of the eiffel tower, and then went to a jazz club. We stayed with Chelsea's mom's friend Chris. She's really nice. Then Sunday we woke up, met Chelsea's aunt and uncle for breakfast, chilled in a parc and then came home. Once we returned to Tours we saw the moonjellies (Julien's band) play at the Black Hawk (oh, the Black Hawk). Overall it was one of the best weekends of my ENTIRE life. So much awesomeness that even if I wrote 600 thousand words about it I would never do it justice.
So, last week I had an atelier with Catherine on Wednesday........it was a little bit awkward, but still really fun. I taught them to sing "This Land Is Your Land" and gave them all my e-mail address, so who knows if a tutoring gig might come out of it! woot! Then Friday Catherine came to see me teach. I know I probably sound ridiculously defensive, but I was doing the stuff that Fleurette told me to do, and I think Catherine just wants me to do it in a different way. Either way......she didn't really like my class. I must say, though, I thought that the class went really well, they learned what I wanted them to learn, we did some of the evaluation, and we still got to play Simon Says at the end. :) The best thing about the class; however, was that the kids could see that I was totally stressed out (a bright red face usually does the trick) and because that class is wonderful they were supporting me and being really good. :) I guess they like me. :)
Anyway, this weekend we had a crazy Friday night and then last night we went to a karaoke bar. It was quite awkward. When we arrived (quite sloshed, in fact) there were people at this place still eating dinner.........and not just people........but CHILDREN (there went my plan to sing Puddle of Mudd). We all had a great time, though. I sang "I love rock and roll" with Emma and Chelsea. Then "Stop" by the Spice Girls with Chandi, Grace, and Diana. And then I sang "Lady Marmalade" with Grace (which was HORRIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE......I was going to redeem our horrible song with the rap, but, alas, they cut that part out of the song (BOOOO!)). Overall, we sang horribly, but had a lot of fun. Then we went to Alexandria to do shooters and we decided to skip the 3 o and just get some snacks and go home. It was quite the night. This morning Emma, Chelsea, and Tobi came over to David's and we all ate a million croissants for breakfast/lunch. It was delicious, but I must admit.......I'm STARVING now. boooo.
This week should be quite ordinary. I'm trying to decide if I want to go somewhere the first week of April and where I would want to go and with whom. Oh, what a complicated mess.
As far as the tattoo is going (I know you're wondering when that's going to happen). I just have to give the guy a call whenever I'm ready......I'm leaning towards Sunday. ;)
Always,
Amanda
P.S. Enjoy your hours of sunlight....our clocks don't change for 2 more weeks!
So, two weekends ago we decided to make a random trip to Paris (because we can!). We went up Friday night (AFTER happy hour, of course), stayed in a hotel (a pretty nice hotel), then Saturday we saw the Louvre, went to Shakespeare and Company, met up with Chelsea's uncle for lunch, went to the top of the eiffel tower, and then went to a jazz club. We stayed with Chelsea's mom's friend Chris. She's really nice. Then Sunday we woke up, met Chelsea's aunt and uncle for breakfast, chilled in a parc and then came home. Once we returned to Tours we saw the moonjellies (Julien's band) play at the Black Hawk (oh, the Black Hawk). Overall it was one of the best weekends of my ENTIRE life. So much awesomeness that even if I wrote 600 thousand words about it I would never do it justice.
So, last week I had an atelier with Catherine on Wednesday........it was a little bit awkward, but still really fun. I taught them to sing "This Land Is Your Land" and gave them all my e-mail address, so who knows if a tutoring gig might come out of it! woot! Then Friday Catherine came to see me teach. I know I probably sound ridiculously defensive, but I was doing the stuff that Fleurette told me to do, and I think Catherine just wants me to do it in a different way. Either way......she didn't really like my class. I must say, though, I thought that the class went really well, they learned what I wanted them to learn, we did some of the evaluation, and we still got to play Simon Says at the end. :) The best thing about the class; however, was that the kids could see that I was totally stressed out (a bright red face usually does the trick) and because that class is wonderful they were supporting me and being really good. :) I guess they like me. :)
Anyway, this weekend we had a crazy Friday night and then last night we went to a karaoke bar. It was quite awkward. When we arrived (quite sloshed, in fact) there were people at this place still eating dinner.........and not just people........but CHILDREN (there went my plan to sing Puddle of Mudd). We all had a great time, though. I sang "I love rock and roll" with Emma and Chelsea. Then "Stop" by the Spice Girls with Chandi, Grace, and Diana. And then I sang "Lady Marmalade" with Grace (which was HORRIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE......I was going to redeem our horrible song with the rap, but, alas, they cut that part out of the song (BOOOO!)). Overall, we sang horribly, but had a lot of fun. Then we went to Alexandria to do shooters and we decided to skip the 3 o and just get some snacks and go home. It was quite the night. This morning Emma, Chelsea, and Tobi came over to David's and we all ate a million croissants for breakfast/lunch. It was delicious, but I must admit.......I'm STARVING now. boooo.
This week should be quite ordinary. I'm trying to decide if I want to go somewhere the first week of April and where I would want to go and with whom. Oh, what a complicated mess.
As far as the tattoo is going (I know you're wondering when that's going to happen). I just have to give the guy a call whenever I'm ready......I'm leaning towards Sunday. ;)
Always,
Amanda
P.S. Enjoy your hours of sunlight....our clocks don't change for 2 more weeks!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Happy March!
So, recently I finished VK much in the same fashion as it started. Last week we started work again....it's good. We had a meeting with Catherine last Friday...so...I really need to get started on the CM2 evaluations..... about that...... hmmm.
Also, recently I've been sleeping with my window shutters open. It's very effective and I can wake up without an alarm clock....which is much much more relaxing. I think I'll keep this up.
In other news, the "f" key on my keyboard is sticking. So...if I miss any f's....please forgive me.
I turned in the last things I needed to for the CAF last Tuesday, so that money should be coming soon.
I am; however, having quite the dilemma. I really really really want to save money for this summer to show David around, and live comfortably (perhaps without a job...because it might be impossible to find one for only 2 months) and start of the school year right.
but
I really really really want to travel while over here. I mean, how often can you go to Paris for 20 bucks? Chances like this are rare. Il faut profiter! So, the last big places on my list are Nice, Germany (Berlin), Paris, London, and somewhere else (sorry, it's a secret).
I'm so torn between these two choices.......I guess there's really no right answer. It would be so much easier if I KNEW I would have a job when I come back to the states....then I would simply blow all my money now and discover Europe.....but.....a repeat of last summer would not be fun. At least I know that my last check before leaving here will cover me for rent for 2 months (win). So that won't be a problem.
sigh.
These decisions are hard.
Always,
Amanda
So, recently I finished VK much in the same fashion as it started. Last week we started work again....it's good. We had a meeting with Catherine last Friday...so...I really need to get started on the CM2 evaluations..... about that...... hmmm.
Also, recently I've been sleeping with my window shutters open. It's very effective and I can wake up without an alarm clock....which is much much more relaxing. I think I'll keep this up.
In other news, the "f" key on my keyboard is sticking. So...if I miss any f's....please forgive me.
I turned in the last things I needed to for the CAF last Tuesday, so that money should be coming soon.
I am; however, having quite the dilemma. I really really really want to save money for this summer to show David around, and live comfortably (perhaps without a job...because it might be impossible to find one for only 2 months) and start of the school year right.
but
I really really really want to travel while over here. I mean, how often can you go to Paris for 20 bucks? Chances like this are rare. Il faut profiter! So, the last big places on my list are Nice, Germany (Berlin), Paris, London, and somewhere else (sorry, it's a secret).
I'm so torn between these two choices.......I guess there's really no right answer. It would be so much easier if I KNEW I would have a job when I come back to the states....then I would simply blow all my money now and discover Europe.....but.....a repeat of last summer would not be fun. At least I know that my last check before leaving here will cover me for rent for 2 months (win). So that won't be a problem.
sigh.
These decisions are hard.
Always,
Amanda
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