helloooo world

I apologize; it has been ages since my last post.

I have just been so busy!!

Friday night I went to the fete de wallonies, which was a HUGE festival in Namur. Above is a picture of my host sister, Emma and I at the train station. I went with Geraldine and her friends, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was crazy. People were drinking like I have never seen before; nothing like in the United States. Young kids, adults, EVERYONE. And they were all speaking French. And in Europe, to use a public bathroom you have to pay, so pretty much everyone (girls and guys) would just do it in the street in a corner. It was rather disgusting. Also we did see a few people passed out in their own puke, but only a few. There were live bands, bars everywhere, tents selling prizes and clothes, lots of delicious food, and lots of fun. Everyone has always told me that they party better in Europe, and now I believe it.

Overall, Friday night was very fun. I bonded with Geraldine and her friends, and got to experience something truly Belgian.

Saturday night I went back to Namur with Emma and we met up with some friends from school. Again, it was a lovely experience and I had a lot of fun. The best part was when random Belgian boys tried to hit on us, and if they weren't cute I'd just say "sorry, I don't speak French" and walk away. It was good.

Overall, it was a busy, but very fun weekend. I slept for less than five hours both Friday and Saturday, and thus I am extremely tired. The upcoming week I have lots of work in school to do. I'm trying my hardest to do all of my homework and act as much as possible like a regular student. Thus, I am reading a book in French, which is taking a lot of effort and time. But, it's teaching me a lot of new words, and struggling through it is good for me.

I hope everyone had a good weekend and I will post again soon!!

this weekend I appreciated: joy