This was a day I felt really relieved. Although this job gave me the opportunity to play in France for a year, teaching English to high schoolers is not my thing. I did my job, and I am content to strike out in another direction.
9. Partying in Vitré (February)
This was the first time I went out in France since my arrival in September, if you can believe it, and it was in little Vitré! Between the people, the food, the beer, and the dancing, I had an AWESOME time. These are the people I will miss when I leave France: Caitlin, Katherine, Amanda, and David.
8. Shopping all over Rennes with Katherine (April)
I had to throw this in because it was the most fun I’ve ever had in one afternoon. Picture this: sunshine, caramel mini-muffins, lattes at Haricot Rouge, shopping, impulse shoe buying, conversation! How could it get any better than that?!
7. Christmas with the Levillains (December)
Though I missed my traditional family Christmas, I was so happy to be with Pierre-Antoine and his family. They were so sweet feeding me and even giving me lovely gifts! PA even bought me a vest so I could pretend to be super-French! Hooray! I also think I gained 10 lbs in three days!
6. Valentine’s lesson in my classes (February)
This was my favorite lesson all year, when I asked kids for the advantages and disadvantages of being single or in a relationship. Refer to the post here if you need a refresher: http://laureninrennes.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-week.html
5. St. Malo photo shoot (December)
This is when Katherine and I solidified our friendship by roaming around rainy St. Malo by the sea—taking pictures, shopping, enjoying the Christmas market, and just café hopping to warm up every few hours. We have very compatible tourist agendas—probably because we’re both café-loving introverts!
4. Disneyland Paris with PA (January)
I love Disney, and I love Pierre-Antoine—PERFECT COMBO! Despite losing my phone on Space Mountain, I loved eating Mickey brioches, riding my favorite rides, and breaking in to Adventureland^^
3. Winter break in Prague/Brussels/Bruges (February/March)
You’ll have to read about all the awesomeness in the original posts, but I got to spend two weeks exploring with some of my favorite people in the world! And I got to drink tons of Starbucks and the best chai tea lattes in Europe :)
2. PA and Clementine’s birthday weekend (March)
I loved getting PA silly birthday gifts and hanging out with him, of course, but the other magical moment was when Martin sat in my lap at the table for about half an hour! I felt so accepted! This was also the day that PA hit the buzzer-beating, game winning shot at his basketball game! What a gift to himself!
1. Fougeres picnic (March)
At number one is the day I felt most content to be in France this year—picnicking in the sun next to the Fougeres castle walls. Good people, good food, good music, and a good photo shoot are all I need to make me happy. Before the sunburn set in, I was so happy to just chill there.
So there you have it! Apparently if you mix humans, food, and a little adventure, I'm happy :) Ten magical moments, and I still have a little over two months of fun to go! Friends and family, get ready!
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