Magical

My laptop battery is almost dead, but I promise a very thorough update soon. This city is MAGICAL. I think that is the only word appropriate. I am having a wonderful time- I've met some wonderful people, and am so happy with the program. I've walked all over Paris and Versailles- worked off the thousands of calories of duck, crepes, and bread I've consumed since I've been here. The weather is FREEZING and windy and overcast. Paris weather. If anyone watches Sex and the City- the season six episodes where Carrie is in Paris is so true. It's just like that. Overcast and rainy. Today I climbed- no elevators! go me!- the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe(yes it has stairs to the top!)- to the top of Montmartre to see the Sacre Coeur. We also went to Versailles this morning and walked all over the beautiful grounds- inside and out. A little bit of fog did not keep us away. We're going out tonight- its 640pm here, and we plan to have fun with some people we've met from various programs. Pictures soon- my laptop is adjusting slowly but surely to this country and pretty soon she'll be great. Ive also gone to Notre Dame, Saint Chappelle, and the Louvre. And a trip to the infirmary- a very minor infraction, but it was hilarious and I have pictures! Please keep reading and I really do promise a NICE entry soon. Can you believe even my journals lay empty, begging for attention? I meet my family tomorrow. My director, Marie, assures me they are wonderful and just moved into a new *big* house with a pool. Exciting! I am their first API student, though they've done exchanges before. The trip over was exciting and I only almost missed my plane once- and I had to run across the Philadelphia airport with my beg slung across my chest. I was literally sweating when I boarded. I am staying warm- everyone is always surprised Im from Texas because I seem adjusted to the cold weather...which is funny. My coats are great and gloves are warm and Im layering everything I have. Our director speaks to us in French 92% of the time- I love it. Im speaking French more than ever- and Im getting less scared to use my French with strangers. Okay, my battery is yelling at me, so...

A bientot, mes amies, je vous rencontrerai!