Welcome Back!

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted! So let's get started!

School:

School here is really crazy, but I like it (other than the whole, it's school, thing). I've finally begun to get the hang of all the classes and where to go everyday. This coming week we start these classes that I have no idea what they are, but SB weeks are FULL of them. SA weeks are mostly classes and SB is more of these classes. I'm hoping they're not difficult. I'm starting to FINALLY understand teachers! I have to pay really close attention (which, for me, is really hard, but I can do it) and translate in my head as I go along, and if I do it right, the weirdest thing happens. I hear the teacher in English! It's so freaky...but hey, whatever works, right? There's one class I don't think I'll ever understand. Math. Barely understood it in America, but here everything seems to be backwards and my math teacher sounds like he's always doing a bad impression of Rocky Balboa *random mumbles*. The kids in my class are nice too. They help me out with things when I don't understand, but sometimes I feel like I may be a burden to them since I sometimes can't understand what they're saying. I think I'm finally starting to improve so hopefully by December, as everyone is saying, I'll be able to hold conversations and understand class. Thanks for being patient with me you all (if you're reading this, also, it's practice for english class, right?).

Life:

I'm pretty sure I am almost adjusted to everything here. I've been off and on sick lately and I figure it's me finally getting in to the swing of things and also with the very different and demanding schedules (i.e. being at school sometimes until 6 pm). I had my orientation two weeks ago and it was WONDERFUL meeting all the other exchangers! I made a lot of new friends that are really cool and a LOT of fun! It's awesome to meet so many other people from all around the world who are doing the same thing I am! It rained the weekend of orientation so we couldn't go zip-lining and playing in the trees at a course at the top of one of the hills here :/ Last week-end I went with my host-father and host-brother to a Hydro-electric facility at the edge of town and it was really cool to see how everything worked! My host family is really awesome (as I've said a lot haha). They do so much for me and surprise me with things all the time! The other day a scarf, one day a traditional Lyonnaise meal, and today, oh boy, Dr.Pepper! :') Thank goodness for random American/British sections in supermarkets and stores! My homesickness has gone away and I honestly don't think I could ever leave this place. It's home now. It's everything I've ever dreamed of and there is SO much to do! I can already feel myself changing in just short amount of time being here. Honestly, with exchange, not changing is NOT an option. You are now responsible for YOU. YOU have to make sure everything is in line. YOU have to make sure you understand everything. YOU have to do the work. YOU have to adapt. Monday will be ONE. MONTH! ONE MONTH! Where'd the time go!? It's gone by so slow, but honestly, I'm fine with that. Everyday there is always something new to see, someone new to meet, and something new to try.

Ending:

I think that's about all I have for this post. It's almost time for the first break of school and I can't wait to see what we're going to do (and also to have a nice break from school)! Well...I was going to say something but I forgot...woops...so....uhh...

Au Revoir!