Getting Used To Things

It's been over three weeks now and finally things are becoming normal. The daily routine is setting in and I don't feel so lost anymore. =) Although there is one thing I have yet to get used to, that is the time change. It's nine hours, but boy do you feel it! It's really hard in school during the afternoon because not only are the school days longer here but I can't seem to keep myself awake. I always feel so tired around 3 in the afternoon. And struggle to stay awake. Sometimes I feel myself snoozing in the middle of class. OOPS! But other than that small fact everything seems to be falling into place. 

I have also been getting help from my other teachers here too. Number 1 tip: Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it! The people that are around you are happy to help and will help, but you need to ask them for it because they can't read your mind! I have asked for help and now I am feeling like I am making more of my trip here. 

It's hard not to miss home every now and then, but I still have e-mail and a phone to keep in contact with people. And it's getting easier everyday to go about my day.

*** Feel free to ask me any questions or ask me to post about certain topics! Sometimes I run out of ideas too!***

Missing Home

It seems like a dream fulfilled to be here right now! It's been two weeks and everything seems to be going smoothly. Everything except feeling homesickness. I miss understanding everything, my friends, family, and being my hyper-self. Everything is so new and I don't know how much change I can take. Even though everyone is so nice here I still miss home. Everyone will eventually feel it, and it's different for everyone. I have called home a few times just to hear my mother's voice. The first time I called her I cried afterwards finally realizing how much I actually missed her. Making friends seemed to be the easiest thing in the world, but conversating with them is a whole another thing. They want to talk to you, but are afraid you won't understand. I know that I should be using my french, but I am scared and willing to admit that! I will hopefully get the courage to do so soon! Everything seems so different from home.

I miss everything I used to know and love. But I must make the most of the opportunity I have been given because it is more likely than not to NOT happen again.