Overdue - my apologies

Sorry for not posting for a while, but I have been quite busy!

On Wednesday we had a wine tasting at school. We were taught the proper way to observe, smell, swirl, and taste the wine. I learned that I prefer white to red wine. We also learned the proper cheeses to eat with the different wines. It's like the French center their meals around wine, and they truly enjoy it, rather than binge drink or drink it just to drink it. It's truly an art form.

Thursday I went out to this club with a bunch of people from the program. It was a lot of fun. It was international night so there people there from various programs. I met a really great guy, and we talked for an hour or so. Although he was French, he looked German. It was nice to have a conversation with someone, rather than being hit on or thinking that there was an ulterior motive for him talking to me. It is nice to hear that you're beautiful, but when someone says it up front you know they are not looking for anything. I hope I meet more people like him, because he made my night.

On Friday we had an excursion day where we went to Chateau de Chambord and the Royal Chateau de Blois. There are literally no words in the English language that can express my wonderment, amazement, joy, etc. for seeing these buildings. At the Chateau de Chambord I literally ran my hands a long the walls, wondering what they have seen. I know this sounds creepy or cheesy - your pick - but I could just feel the history. These places contain so much that it just overwhelms you. It makes you feel insignificant and worthless, but in the best possible way. Seeing something so grand just puts it all into perspective, and just lets you know that your life is so temporary.

Today I went to the Musee d'Orsay which was amazing. Again, I stared in awe as I was looking at some of van Gogh's works. Too bad I wasn't allowed to take pictures. Later, I went out with Jake and we went into Paris for dinner and drinks. I had escargot today for the first time, and it was surprisingly delicious. Then we walked around and had some drinks. It was a lot of fun.

Well it is late, and so my typing abilities are quite poor right now. Goodnight.