So is life really that different in France? In so many ways, no. People are people, teenagers are teenagers, and teaching strategies work everywhere. However, there are some key differences that I'd like to bring up. Some of them are because I'm living in France, some are because I'm living in a school, and some are just because I'm finally living on my own.
Here's the first picture I'd like to offer to you to explain some of these similarities and differences:
Sure, it might not look like much, but it says a great deal about my life at the moment. For instance....
- Look at that little electric stovetop deal we've got going on there. There is, in fact, a real stovetop hidden between the electric one and the oven, but it's gas and has been turned off because we live in the school building.
- Those oven nobs. Hieroglyphics would be more helpful.
- Check out that lid, or shall we say 'top hat' because it's just so classy.
- If you direct your gaze to the right of the oven, you'll notice the bread tower. Here you can find out baguettes, brioche (sweet bread that, when combined with the power of Nutella, is arguably the best thing on this earth), and a new addition: donuts. (Note: we only have donuts because they were Natalie's comeback for my brioche purchase.)
- And to finish, my personal favorite: the "turned off??" sign. This is only up because I, twice in the same day, left our little electric burners on, and nearly burned down our apartment. What's life without moments to keep you humble, right?
Until the next installment,
Angie
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