the rest of december

I came back to Dunkerque for a few days after Christmas to escape the craziness of Paris before going back again for New Years. I returned home to find a lovely surprise. A letter from Iceland Air saying that although the search for my bag has yet to be successful they have decided to refund me, despite the lack of proof of purchase for the items in my bag a whopping 800 euros. Merry Christmas. As much as i still wish they had found my bag, im glad for this to be over with, to have a little safety money, and to not worry that i wont have enough money to come home!

As lounging in bed one morning, not quite awake, i heard my favorite sound: the 'swish' of mail under my door. So up! I popped and ran to the door to find a lovely little pile of Christmas cards from my dearest friends. A few of them birdy themed. It was so nice! Thank you!

those dang americans

Then back to Paris for New Years. I am very sorry to say (sorry Momma) that I had WAYYY too much to drink. Oops. I did not give Americans a good reputation that night, nor myself. We were outside, walking and waiting for everyone to meet up until about 5 minutes to midnight.

moi, constance et caro

real sweaty from dancing

Danced a lot! Which was the best part. And the rest was just too much. And i was punished by the worst day of my life the next day. I was very sad and very sorry. But i did get to see my friend Matt and catch up and gossip and complain about the lives of assistants.

Got to go to le centre pompidou for the first time ever, saw some interesting exhibits. Walked around the city. ATE DELICIOUS THAI FOOD. finally.

And now back to home. Snow on the ground. Students who dont know "and" in english. But im really happy to be here, and in my comfy bed, in my comfy apartment, making soup and lounging around. Its nice to have some time alone, to get used to it again.

this is hopping around and disjointed, but i think everything is there. now im caught up and will keep caught up.

annual sales have started. Once i receive my check i will 1) buy running shoes! 2) and a yoga mat to take a yoga class 3) some clothes of course

and today im buying yarn and taking up crocheting again.