Joyeux Noel: Christmas in Nantes

I have many homes, places where I’ve lived, places that I’ve felt a part of or a deep connection with. I know I have found one of my many homes when I feel that deep feeling of belonging and comfort, that feeling where you understand everything even if you understand nothing. That feeling you get where you aren’t afraid to be away from everything that … Continue reading Joyeux Noel: Christmas in Nantes

Guten Tag: the beginning of a new language journey and reflections of the self

Since I am officially on Christmas break for two weeks starting today and since I am stuck in Laval until the 23rd, I decided to finally pursue one of the many goals that I’ve laid out for myself while I am abroad: learning a new language. I love French. French will always be my second language and my love, but I have had a strong … Continue reading Guten Tag: the beginning of a new language journey and reflections of the self

The most wonderful time of the year: a tour of French Christmas markets with tales of adulting and continually battling up against the teacher question

It has been a couple of weeks since I posted last, and I must be honest. I have honestly forgotten about this blog here. As I have settled here in this quaint, small city of Laval, France, I have developed a routine, oft forgetting that I have a story to tell. Not only am I a rather forgetful person, but sometimes, my life is so … Continue reading The most wonderful time of the year: a tour of French Christmas markets with tales of adulting and continually battling up against the teacher question