Frustrations...

Ok, I don't know what it is, maybe it's adjusting, I don't know, but since I've been back I've just been so.... Bitchy. It's weird, I've never really been like this before, but I just can't seem to control myself. I'm constantly annoyed and unsatisfied. I don't understand... anyhow, that's frustrating, in short, as one could imagine. *sigh*

Anyway, nothing really happy to report... I can't seem to find a job (was kinda expecting that one) and my dog died (was not expecting that one.) Meh, it'll look up soon. I'm ready for classes to begin, that way at least I'll have things to do. Yay things!

But yeah... going to keep this short before it turns into a bitch-fest. Maybe next time will be better! (Going to try to Pollyanna that one for you ;) ) Oh! On a lighter note, I'm going through books like lightning! (which could also be a sad thing... I'm going to soon run out of books... I would take a picture of my beautiful, beautiful stack of books that I'm working my way through, but my camera is in the not functioning mode again... )

Soussignée,

Kat

Moi aussi...

So, not really anything to report as of late. I'm still doing the usual. (Which is nothing...) But school should start soon so yay! Purpose! Still applying for jobs and things like that so we'll see how that one goes too.

In the meantime, I've started walking my dog! Yay for being a more responsible pet owner. She does pretty good. We did 3 miles the other day and I have her wear a doggie backpack with weights in it so she can expel a little more energy. Here's her in her cute backpack!


It's good for us both... and afterwards she's so much more docile! Well, at least she is for around 15 minutes.


Other than that, I've been spending time with family, which is really awesome. Soon to follow, pictures of my niece! I kinda think she looks like Boo from Monster's Inc. so it's what I've been calling her. As long as no one objects. Gaze upon her beauty and cuteness!


On a sad note, I didn't really like the new Harry Potter movie... I'm ready to be ridiculed for that now, but I just felt... disappointed. I don't know. Also, the PS3 is gone! Noooo! But it's only for a little while *sigh*.

In my free time I have been productive! I'm about to re-do my room and Leno and I have been (well, started) having "Kat and Leno's Japanese Fun Time!!!!!!" so the learning of Japanese is going to be furthered. 平和, peace.

Soussignée,

Kat

A few minor adjustments.

So, it's been nearly a week that I've been home in Arkansas and it just passed a week of me being in the States. Yay! (one can note my near sarcasm) Actually, it could be much worse, I don't have a mode of transportation at the moment which equals suck, but I'm working on that. ;) I have gotten to see people I've missed and not having to cook for myself every time I want to eat is awesome! Alas, the novelty of these things are starting to wear off and I'm realizing that I'm home now. Which is a good thing and a very sad thing... But anyway! Enough of that. (at least for now)

Oh, and I'm getting used to having not so great internet! Noooo! I was spoiled with what I had before! This is also a work in progress.... (not that I have a clue what to do about it)

I've been getting back to some things I missed while in France... ok.. playing games. And I've played some Folklore (which I give a meh) Little Big Planet, and Infamous (which I actually quite like) I learned in Infamous, however, there's a glitch where you climb up a bunch of nothing and then stand on... nothing. It was pretty anyway. Observe the nothing.


Oh and if it weren't obvious, my camera is fixed! Yay! Also, I've been working on another Sackboy! This time it's a lion! Isn't it adorable?!

Lee's going to put in Gamestop in the mall so people can see my crafty side. Well, at least it's keeping me entertained. Or... was... Anyway, sleep schedule has not gotten better but hoping that one comes along as well. We'll see. And seeing as how it's 3 am right now I'm not doing a great job at helping it. :) *sigh*

Well, tomorrow I have plans to look for a job and.. well... I suppose that's it. Wish me luck!

Soussignée

Kat

Brand New Day

Ok, so I woke up this morning and I had no idea where I was. That was really strange. Different country, different time zone, but I'm adjusting. (Left France: Tuesday 7:20pm/12:20pm (Our time) Got to Stockholm 10:15/3:15pm, Left Stockholm 10:10 AM! / 3:10am, Landed in Chicago Wednesday 7:25 pm/12:25pm) So, adjustment time is slightly necessary, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. So far.... it is only the first day... The flight = not so bad but I kept getting confused because I would fall asleep for 15 minutes and think it had been hours. "Where am I now? Ah, over Greenland." haha. I still don't think it's hit home that I'm in the US permanently. (At least, permanently in a temporary manner) But, as it's only the first day, I'm sure I'll get used to being back again. I'm still not technically at my own proper house, so we'll see how that one goes as well. I am excited to see my family (and my dog) again, so that should be good. In the meantime, I'm enjoying small-town life with Alex! I didn't realize how many things I had forgotten. Eh, culture shock.

Leaving France was so very hard, but I took a lot out of it. Who knows, maybe I'll go back someday. Granted it won't be the same as it once was, mais still good. *sigh* I think I'm probably going to miss many things for a long time....

And.... Halfway through Mists of Avalon! I was expecting to be finished but... I slept off and on in the plane, so I gave up reading after failing numerous times. But, it is really good (in the book's defense I was just sleepy.)

Soussignée

Kat

Au hasard....

Ok, I'm sitting in Paris and at first I was thinking "nah, I'm used to Paris, it's not big deal, I won't miss it" but I lied to me. I'm apparently very good at that. Seeing what's here, hearing the people, catching snatches of french, even riding in the metro! I can feel already that all this is to be dearly missed by your's truly. However, I will enjoy the time that's left. Oh Paris, how you made your way into my heart :)

It feels so empty in the 95 without all the Erasmus students. It's bizarre, really. When you're used to being surrounded by people and then, soudainment, everyone is gone. It kinda puts one at a loss. But, you move on. Ah la vie Erasmus! (see how I used "one" to sound fancy and then used "you" right after? ;) )

I'm thinking about taking a day and coming and seeing all the things that I might have missed or just going back to all my favorite places. To commemorate, if you will. (or if I will) Pending operation!

I was informed there's a Harry Potter premiere here!? That would be awesome, I think Priscilla is trying to score us some tickets. (I'm not a huge fan of the movies; I feel they stray too far from the true characters in the book, but quand même, I'm excited!)

On going home, I have a 12 hour layover in Stockholm! It's going to be at night so I don't really know what I'm going to do about that yet. I do know that I'll probably stay the night in the airport though, so I'm hoping either I can go see something interesting that's still available at night, or that they have wi-fi....

(On a side note) Why have I not read "The Mists of Avalon" before? It's quite good, I'm glad I'm doing so. I forgot how I missed fantasy stories of that type!

Soussignée,

Kat

Coming to a close...

I had made plans to make a blog at the beginning of my exchange in France, to record the happenings of my life, to stay connected with people at home, to let them follow along. Well, life took over instead (and, unfortunately (sorry guys!) laziness) and I spent my time living. Now that my time here is coming to a finish, I feel like I'm frantically racing to get in all my last feelings here. I've found things here I never imagined; life, love, friends and myself. It's been an amazing experience! All the hardships have brought great rewards, the only regret I have is that I feel it's ending too soon. I wish I could express better in words what this has done for me and how I feel, but in the worst of times, words fail me to describe just how this has changed me and my life. It's like finishing a book. Whenever I finish a book, I'm glad to get to the end of the story to see how it pans out, but at the same time, I feel sadness that the book is going to end. That this story is over and I have to leave the story and the characters behind. (I can look forward to a possible sequel! :) ) As much as it pains me and I know what I'm leaving behind, I'm also ready to start my life back at home with everything I've learned here. I'm excited to see my family and my friends again, to work towards achieving my new goals, to go to normal school again (lol). So... Coming soon, USA. Be ready!

On a different note, I started reading "The Reader" today and cannot put it down! (Okay, except for right now... (don't judge)) It's been such a long time since I've read like this and it's such a joyous feeling! The book feels light but at the same time, you're reading something of serious nature, so difficult to describe but it's wonderful! I'll be done soon, so I'll make sure to let you know how it goes ;)


Soussignée,

Kat

PS Maybe I'll write about my many "adventures." Who knows?