Getting over LA

I did something very normal today... I went to the movies. I know, I know, it was kinda sacrilegious to sit in a dark theater instead of going to one of the thousand museums Paris has to offer... but I felt like it. I have to admit that recently I have been reminiscing about certain fond memories of LA; nothing big, just little things like the sight of the ocean while driving down PCH or going to the Century City mall (I realize I'm insane), and going to the movies. Sooo I went to go see Valentines Day (yes, I am aware that I am a masochist!) and spent the next two hours cringing in disgust at my fellow Angelean's on the screen!!! It was SOOO BAD and I was so embarrassed the whole time thinking that I am associated with these people. The French think Americans are actually like that, but the worst part is that a good chunk of them ARE LIKE THAT!!! Ignorant, morally unjust, classless, self obsessed, image obsessed, shallow souls who do not desire to change and grow... I exited the theater and saw the gorgeous buildings around me like it was the first time, and it felt great to appreciate it again. I am so happy to be in Paris, and just needed a trip down hollywood lane to remind me of what is important in my life.

On a different note, I have really been getting into my classes. I am enjoying them, its the nerd in me, but I really love learning for learning sake... its wonderful! Waking up in the morning to attend these classes is not fun (don't worry mom, have not missed one... yet) but worth the momentary pain. The coolest part is I learn something new everyday, and get to apply it in my everyday life! Like today I learned that I have been asking for tap water all wrong... i have been saying "un caraf de l'eau" but you are suppose to say "un caraf d'eau" haha HUGE difference... but honestly it is very exciting. Now I can hold my head up high in a cafe, and order water without anyone suspecting I am a foreigner. My phonetics class is also very cool. I have never had anything like it, a class solely devoted to speaking correctly and understanding the language 100% in an oral way which I am really responding to... it is like learning a song... needless to say my teacher loves me and I'm the best in my class :) They should have a phonetics class in all American schools! God knows most high school students need a pronunciation standard, the 'english' some people speak is honestly a different language!

Some friends and I are going to go on a day trip outside of Paris tomorrow to Fontainebleau, a quaint town with a huge forest and a beautiful chateau for the Kings of France... excited to see what will unfold...