I Bought A Baquette

The conversion has begun.

Saturday and Sunday.

This Saturday marks my one week anniversary of living in France. So naturally I bought a baguette.

But after one week, and with thorough examination, I have come to the conclusion that the rumors are true. All except one...which we will get to. People do walk around with baguettes, almost everyone is skinny, stripes are worn by many citizens and everyone smokes. I feel as if smoking is a part of the culture here. Everything accommodates smoking. However! The rumor that is not true: French street fashion is stylish. I will go on the record now and say that French street fashion is not all that it has cracked up to be. This of course is excluding high fashion because I still think Raf Simons to be a genius, but he's not even French! Just the creative director for a French fashion house. But I digress. In the terms of everyday French wear, I have been surprised. I have actually been shocked by what I have seen people wearing on the streets. For the most part, it's not even that the brands or styles are outrageous but rather the paring of the articles. It is probably different in different regions in France but in Limoges, that is what I have witnessed. For me, with the young adults, it's alright. But with the folks out of their 20's, it is very different than I had imagined. I have considered taking pictures of some people's dress that I have seen but I decided against if because if I do that than I am being cruel and making a specific person an object of mockery. That's not my style. Right now I feel as if I am just stating my opinion on the matter. Hopefully you agree. Hopefully you don't take much of what I say to heart.

But I would like to make one last comment on the topic of fashion then I will drop it. Promise. This again is something that I have seen a ton of: leopard/cheetah print...on men. I don't know if it is now a subconscious self fulling prophecy but I am seeing leopard/cheetah print everywhere I go! I was on the bus today and I saw 5 people rocking some form the this animal print. And I kid you not, as I am sitting here waiting for my bus I have seen two males, on unrelated occasions, wearing cheetah accents within two minutes of each other. Also, leather accents with clothing is a thing here. I noticed it some in the United States when I watched the 2013 NBA Slam Dunk Contest but didn't think much of it. (Which by the way, I am now re-watching as I type this. Gotta love split screen)

Sunday:

Saw someone driving a Ford today! That was exciting. I spent most of my day running, reading in the middle of this field behind my school and exploring some future running trails. I reviewed a lot of my French but this Sunday was mostly just a relaxing day before my immersion program starts tomorrow! I also looked into possible summer internships and revised my resume with the help of the ever so supportive boyfriend, Michael.

Things to do:
Buy trash bags
Get ready for the immersion program

Au revoir!

Candice