Since I only have my French class on Mondays and Wednesdays I have quite a bit of free time, so today I went exploring (actually it's after minnight, so yesterday). Dr. Mackaman had suggested that I go for a walk around the village, and it was a good idea. The weather was perfect, not to cold with just the right amount of sunshine. I walked to Giffard, and saw a vineyard that I'm sure will be amazing to see when spring returns to the Loire valley. I walked back into town for lunch at Le Commerce, and stayed for over an hour. I'm a slow eater to begin with and since I didn't have anything better to do (well, homework, but I've since done it) I just stayed and enjoyed being in France. After lunch was a walk in the other direction, to the cemeterie... It is a beautiful, serene cemetery and was a nice place for contemplation. I told my parents I wanted a place in France, I think I may have found it, though I don't want to move in anytime soon ;)
We meet with Bob Yothers today to start a film club, which I am super stoked about. After all, I have finally decided the direction of my life is film directing. So, I can't wait to get started on whatever I decide to do for my first film project (just imagine working on your first film in France, even if it is just for personal growth).
Things have started to settle down as everyone has begun to get into the groove of life at the Abbey. I am still amazed at the diversity of the group, and yet we all seem to have something in common. It is that certain something that drove us to apply for this program and saw us through to the airport for what is one of the greatest experiences one could ask for. I really and truly did not expect to find so many people here that I would click with. I'm sad to see the close of each day, yet can hardly wait for what each new day brings. Every day offers something new, something different, something amazing to explore and experience.
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