at the tram stop. the nice french host father drove me to the tram stop since it was raining. they tried to pass off one of six or seven umbrellas on me, but i politely said no. they were a very nice older couple, i hope i get to visit them again

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