We have passed the one month mark and I can feel the time flying by. In the stress of upcoming midterms next week and the ever so frequent Paris rain, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Life has in some ways become metro-boulot-dodo. My classes and internship are definitely wearing me out. But I always try to stop at some point each day and think about how lucky I am to be here. This is something I have wanted to do for such a long time. I may not always love the Parisian rudeness or the cold or the rain or the 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent euro pieces, but I get to live in a foreign city and speak another language. I started reading an Agatha Christie novel in French. I had complete conversations with my friends at the conversation group earlier this evening. That really helped me feel like my French is improving. I was even told that by my internship coordinator last week. Though it is challenging to work with middle schoolers, I am really enjoying teacher. I get to work with them in small groups and I am the only teacher. I have realized in these groups that teaching is definitely something I want to do. I am also really enjoying learning the differences between the US and French education systems and it makes me even more passionate about reform. I am so fortunate to have this experience and though time is running out, I know I have made friends and had experiences that will truly last a lifetime. Sorry to be cliche but I am just trying to appreciate everything. I know that there is no way I can see and do absolutely everything I planned before December 20th but I will do as much as I can and I will just have to come back. I am really pleased with how I am capable to live in a big city on my own, I am improving my teaching skills and my French. I know I may be a bit behind in units when I get back to Santa Clara, but for now I am trying to enjoy where I am and the opportunities I've been given. Thank you again to all of you for supporting me so much!
Merci et au revoir for now!
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