Why am I such a terrible blogger?

I thought this blogging thing would be simple. I just had NO IDEA I would be busy every hour of the day in this wonderful city. We have been doing so many fun things, and since I LOVE lists I'll make one now that sums up the past week and a half of our program.

1. Musee D'Orsay: BEAUTIFUL. Wonderful. Such a great museum. We went to the D'Orsay our first day in Paris and I loved looking at the works by Monet and Degas and Van Gogh, it all seemed so surreal! We also went to the Pompidou and Le Musee D'Art Modern, which are two modern art museums, and to Musee Rodin which is a museum of sculptures. I really like going to these museums. They are relaxing yet you feel so cultured after you visit each one! :)

2. FIFA. Fan. Fest. The World Cup was coming to a close when we came to Paris, but we were able to watch a few matches on a big screen at the Eiffel Tower! We set up a picnic and had fun and just hung out. It was great.

3. New friends. I am LOVING the people that I have met on this trip. Each one of us is so different yet we all mesh very well. I miss my friends and family, but these friends have been so great and I can't wait to continue my friendships with them in Auburn!

4. Bread. Bread. And more Bread. I don't think the French know what a low carb diet even is. I have never eaten so much bread in my life. But hey, I'm not complaining! My favorite pastries so far have been Chausson aux Pommes (an apple croissant) and Pain du Chocolat (chocolate filled pastry). YUM.

5. Class. IS. Hard. I didn't think my French class would be THAT hard, woah, I was wrong. I can hardly speak French, but my teacher speaks ONLY French. It's a learning experience for sure. But through this I have decided that this immersion into French is great for me AND that I'm going to get a French minor!

6. My last point doesn't really have to do with anything about the past week and a half, it is just a thought of mine: I CANNOT believe I am in Paris. I am a student here, living life, going to class, learning how to conquer the Metro, and just loving every minute of it.

Miss you all, sorry I'm such a terrible blogger. Happy Bastille Day!