I have gone to... hmm, lost track of how many classes so far, but quite a few. The French teaching style is not too different than ours back home, and the students, though shy (or insecure with their English skills) seem sweet enough. A few older ones have invited me out for drinks, to a dance class, and the soirée étudiante next week. Hopefully they will remain this well behaved when I am on my own next week.
Came up with my first lesson plan: all about me and my lovely city of San Francisco (although I realized just now that on my list of famous SF spots, I left out Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39-- d'oh!!). If possible, I am going to show a clip from "The Rock" that I found on Youtube (the scene with the car chase and exploding cable car).
I got my bank account yesterday (yay!) at BNP which is B of A's sister bank and therefore I can use their ATM without enduring fees from them. Attempted for my carte de sèjour today but in typical French fashion, you can only get them in the mornings, or Friday afternoons. So much for that lil note in my passport saying to start the process within 8 days-- I hope I don't get deported!
Still need an apartment, which will be tough b/c my bank account is rapidly dwindling (f--ing weak-ass dollar) and most places require two months' rent up front. Not to mention most apts are through an agency, which charge fees of 100Euro or more. I found a few listings in the paper but want one of my profs to call for me :) I can't imagine it will be more than a week or two (I hope-- knock on bois!).
And best of all... less than a month til I see my honey in London!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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