What a Rebel :P

This morning, Justine wasn't going to be in Latin with me because she had to present her TPE, so I was on my own. I knew where to go, so I wasn't worried. I went up there at about ten to 8. I didn't see anyone. I hung out in the hallway until 8, and when still no one arrived, I went back downstairs and found Sabrina. She and I figured there wasn't class today or something, so I went to the CPI and hung out there for the hour. I later found out, however, that class was in the other building today. Haha. I have no idea why it moved so far away, but oh well. It's not like I do anything in that class, anyway. I probably learned just as much hanging out in the CPI. I really don't know what happens now, though. I don't believe detention exists here. People skip class all the time and I don't think there's really a punishment for it? I dunno. I'll probably find out soon, but I don't think I'll have to worry much since it was kind of just a misunderstanding.

French, then, turned out to be my first class of the day. We read a couple excerpts on love/infatuation and then related them to Manon Lescaut. That was a little above me, but I tried to keep up as best I could.

During the hour break after French, Sabrina and I went to the CPE to see if I could take the Bac. The lady still didn't know for sure. She called someone and they said it was highly unlikely because of how late it is, but they will know Monday (hopefully). I have to check back next week. Gahhh! I reeeeeeeally want to take the infamous Baccalauréat! Since I'm in the 'L' class, I would get to take not only French, but also Science and Math this year, since next year the "L" kids do not have those classes. I knoww I would not do well on that, but it would be so fun to give it a shot and just see what it's like! I hope I get that oppertunity!

English (the good one) was next. We did a couple worksheets and talked a little. I have decided that this is my favorite class. I can actually participate and do not feel lost hardly ever. My teacher is also really good about letting me be and doesn't call on me everytime someone else gets an answer wrong. I feel a lot more relaxed in that class. It's also nice because I can talk or doodle when I don't feel like listening. In the other class, my teacher is right in front of me about 85% of the time. I'd have to say the material is overall more interesting in Complementaire English, but I prefer being in regular LV1 English.

At noon, I went into town with Joy, Alice, Wendie, and Alicia. Alice went to her house and Wendie went to her grandmother's. Joy, Alicia, and I walked to the little street between the Petit and Grand Place where there was a SUBWAY! Ahhh! I was all set to order my turkey 15cm sub, when I remembered it was Friday! Dammittttt! I thought about getting a tuna one, but figured I would probably be eating that for supper tonight and I'm not craving it thatt much. I ended up settling with just a double chocolate chip cookie. The restaurant smelled just like it does in the US, though. It made me soo hungry!

Thankfully, at 1:00, I went back to the school and ate with Sabrina and Marion at the cantine. There, I was able to get my fish, along with rice, mushrooms in a sauce, chocolate pudding, and a chocolate filled pastry. After lunch, Sabrina and I went to the CDI where she finished her project for a history concourse. It's reallyy cool! She created a journal of a guy who lived through concentration camps. It was complete with real black and white pictures on photo paper, old-looking paper, drawings, etc. It was really well put together.

At 3, I had English again. This time, we talked about the Passive Voice. It was interesting to learn English that way xD! I talked to my teacher a little bit, and I guess in France, elementary students learn French the same way we do in Fargo. They learn each conjugasion and tense and everything like that, whereas in English, you just kind of know it, I guess. Or at least I don't remember writing out all the tenses and stuff. It was kind of weird talking to her though. I didn't know wether to speak in French or English. I decided on English since that's the language she was talking to me in, but had a really hard time with it! I ended up speaking in majorrrr franglais! haha! I don't think I got one sentence out entirely in English. Hah. I'm a little scared to go home and be surrounded by English again 3 and a half months from now. Be prepared to learn French, everyone! haha! I can absolutely gauruntee it will slip out often.

After English I had Parcours. Today, the teacher for the "Excellence" group didn't show up, so we were all togther. My French teacher was the one leading the class today. She handed out a long play. We read through a couple scenes together and then we split up into groups. I was with Justine, Marine, and Julie. Each group got a scene to act out. We rehearsed for the rest of the class today, and next week we will perform them. Sadly, I only have two very short lines. I would have liked to talk more, but my teacher assigned my part, so whatevs. I can live with it.

I took the bus after school today! It was raining like madd outside while we waited! Marion had an umbrella, so I joined about 5 other people under that. It didn't help a whole lot, though, since I was on the outside. When Marion had to leave, I joined Vincent and a couple of his friends under the roof by the doorway. The bus arrived about 10 minutes after 6:00. When I got home, I watched some TV with Pierre & my host mom. Then Pierre and I ate a snack and after that I jumped on the computer.

Thomas called a little while ago to say that he saw a report on TV about the flood in Fargo. You guys are famous all over the world! I really hope it all turns out alright! I wish I could be there to help, but since I can't, I'm going to promote sandbagging. If you haven't gotten your ass out there, yet, GET MOVING! If you can't lift a sandbag, hit the gym first :P! That means you, too, Zach! ahaha! Seriously though. Keep me updated. Let me know if people actually start evacuating or what happens with all that.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to write tomorrow or not. I have school in the morning (D.S. in ENGLISH this week!) and then I'm going to Lille in the afternoon with AFS. I'll try and get on when I get home tomorrow night, though! If not, I'll be on again Sunday!

Au Revoir!
<3Miranda