Who needs Mase when you can carry around a stale baguette?

So another week gone by. I can't believe Christmas is less than a week away. I leave on Saturday to spend 10 days with a family friend in Brest. My Dad says I'm in for excellent food and some of the best wine to be had in France. Sign me up! Christine (the friend I'll be staying with) sent me an email to see if I like oysters and lobster (mmmm my favorites!).

Taboo was a complete success; 2 kids even stayed after class to tell me how much fun they had. They had me cracking up, but overall, I was impressed with how well they did. I did 2 sides on each card (one easy and one a little more difficult, for example, the word GENEROUS). They constantly surprise me with their ability. Unfortunately, I think I will have all new kids after the vacation, and I will miss these guys.

I sat in on my first Italian class last Thursday, but I think I need to try and go to the middle school b/c the easiest level at the highschool is 3rd year, obviously too advanced for me who doesn't know a thing. The teacher, Anne, is really nice and encouraging, and I think she gets a kick out of me wanting to do this, so I feel more than comfortable continuing on.

Jenny, Jesse and I took a day trip to Angers last Wed. and had a blast! Jess studied there for a semester in 2004, so we got to see her school, eat lunch with friends, have coffee with 2 of her old profs, and walk around the city. It was very bright, clean and cheery, quite the contrast to dreary Nantes. I'm glad we went and hope to do more day trips after the break.

Guess that's it for now. I'm kind of all over the place and not too motivated here at the moment. Gotta get ready to go to a tea this afternoon with some teachers from school. Happy Holidays!

Love, Elizabeth