Teenage Dream.

Don't ask about the title. It's a Katy Perry thing (which is hilariously pronounced "Cat-ti" en France).

So today I went shopping. Oh, I went shopping. Emily Valentine (the most impressive and magnificent shopper I have ever seen in my life) found an H&M nearby, and it stripped us of our l'argent. But, as Maddie's reasoning goes, the clothes we bought will help us to get people to buy things for us, so really it was an intelligent money-saving endeavor. I'm gonna go with that logic, firstly because it's hilarious, but also because I'm in France and if I want to buy some amazing French clothes, I'm gonna buy 'em.

Note: I sound like I was completely reckless with my shopping today, but I'm really just in a good, hyper mood. I, of course, agonized about every cent that I spent and then felt guilty about it all the way up to the register. Not to mention, I didn't even spend nearly as much as some of the other girls. Maybe it's a good thing to be so cautious about money, but maybe it's also a little unhealthy. Who knows?

Anyway, I bought some wonderful things, all of which I am extremely excited about wearing all over the place. I LOVE FRANCE RIGHT NOW. It's just so classy. I wish I could post pictures of my new clothes. Maybe I'll be able to figure that out soon, but I bought a black skirt, tights, heel boots (YES!), a sweater thing, a shirt, a dress, and I don't even know what else, but it was all just over 100 Euro. Actually, not bad for what I got. I'm SO happy about all of the clothes too. There isn't one thing I'm not completely thrilled to own! And that's the way shopping (and life) should be.

So now it's about 7pm and I'm just hanging out around the house until dinner is ready. What a difficult life I lead here. How lucky am I to have this amazing opportunity? I am so grateful.

After dinner, the Swiss girls and I are going to meet some of my wonderful American friends for a few relaxed drinks, and then come back to the house early (j'espère) because everyone is going to Paris for the day tomorrow! Well, except for me. But it's still wonderful because Anne-Laure and her family are coming to Rouen to see me!!!! I am SO excited to see them again.

So those are my plans for tonight. Not too exciting, but I'm still happy anyway. So I'm gonna go try to sneak in an episode of Psych before dinner (I have no life).

Bisous!
Love, Josie