the embroidered wallpaper of the mansion

a sleepy weekend

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February 20th 2007
over the past week i did even less than i did the week before. since last week i've had two tests in my language classes, i finished the second harry potter book, i gained three kilos (and eight more when i stepped onto a friend's scale at her home!), i lost two kilos, i ate almost all of the food in my apartment, and i happily wore my scarf that had arrived from home, smelling like home and feeli ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more