My Bucket List for Europe

Hello, there! As you know, I've been living and working in France for almost two months now. So far, things have been well- a little rough in the beginning, but now things have pretty much settled and I've gotten into the "usual routine" of working, doing my Master's online, hanging out with my assistant(e)s flatmates, and of … Continue reading My Bucket List for Europe

The Sunshine Blogger Award!

Hello! A while ago, Rosie from La Grenouille Anglaise nominated me for "The Sunshine Blogger Award," and I am super honored to have received it! Really, she is a wonderful human being; her cheerful comments and support never cease to make my day, and they are great qualities which I hope to emulate as well, when … Continue reading The Sunshine Blogger Award!

Life Update in France

Salut! It's been over two weeks since I'd arrived in France and so far, things have been pretty good. I haven't written a single post since I left Los Angeles (but you probably didn't notice because I had scheduled posts while I was away), and frankly, I've been missing it. There's still no Internet at … Continue reading Life Update in France

What is “Observation Period?”

Bonjour, assistant(e)s! Now that you've survived your first week at your school, you probably have already gotten a feel for the staff, the students, the atmosphere, and the things you're expected to do as an English teaching assistant. However, you also know that you won't start teaching right away, no not at all. Under your work contract, … Continue reading What is “Observation Period?”

My Top-10 Favorite French Dishes

Bonjour, tout le monde! Now that I'm *finally* back in France, there are plenty of things to take care of: moving into housing, setting up my bank account and, of course, eating French food! While it's true that you can get it in the States at high-end bistros and cafes in cities like Los Angeles … Continue reading My Top-10 Favorite French Dishes