First break thus far.

So, I am on my first school holiday and I haven't done too terribly much. I've hung out with friends as usual. We went and saw the new James Bond movie, which I though was pretty good. Wouldn't call it a work of art, but it was entertaining and action packed for sure. I will admit that we saw it in English.

Besides that, I have been staying in bed and resting a lot because unfortunately, I am sick. It's just a cold, but I'm trying to take it easy so that it just goes away and doesn't linger. But, that means during my break I'm not doing a whole lot so far. However, tomorrow is Halloween and I will absolutely be going out no matter how terrible I look/feel. Luckily, my costume does not require me to look cute at all. (Don't even ask, it's a surprise.) Unless I've already told you... then shhh!

So, last week Lori asked me if there was day light savings in France and I had no idea at the time. But, it turns out there is. The interesting thing is that day light savings in France happens a week earlier than it does in the US. Weird, huh? So right now, I'm actually only 5 hours ahead time wise instead of 6. But, when you guys turn your clocks back in a few days, it'll be 6 again.

The good news is that I have officially been paid! But, the bad news is, it's still really expensive to buy train and plane tickets last minute, so unless I find a good deal somewhere, I might just be exploring Toulouse for the next week and a half. Which is okay, there's still plenty here that I haven't discovered I'm sure.

Goals for the first holiday break:

-get some lesson planning done!

• Thanksgiving
• Presidential election outcome... eek!
• American vs British English

-stop being sick!

-visit some local museums/places more cultural than just bars

-clean the apartment

-take more pictures (too bad my camera hasn't been working very well.)

-read, watch tv, and movies in FRENCH instead of English

-go see Kirikou in theaters 

On an entirely different note- I've been trying to keep track of the storm going on at home. I know a lot of you don't have power right now and probably won't see this, but I hope everyone is safe and dry! I've seen some scary stuff on the coast. I'm hoping everything isn't quite as bad in New Milford since it's inland. But, still, stay safe everybody! If you're able to lend a helping hand, do so. The true strength of communities really shows when these things happen, but you've got to make an effort to make a difference.

I just thought this was humorous since I love Grease so much.

The weather here has been fine. It's dropped down in temperature a bit, but it's still not too bad. Some parts of France have gotten some snow, but here in Toulouse it's still been pretty sunny for the most part. I'm glad I've got my scarves and hats though!

I'm going to do some Harry Potter reading (in French of course) and try to take a bit of a nap. I hate being a complainer when there's such worse stuff going on at home. But, all I want right now is to have my mommy and a bowl of noodle soup and to feel better.

I guess Slappy and Harry Potter will have to make due though.