In the past few days, I've gotten more settled in and feel much more comfortable in my apartment, in Marcq-en-Baroeul, and in Lille. In the last few days I've met a few of the other assistants and some French men (all gay, none for me - yet!). I've started speaking more French and have told Sébastien to try not to respond to me if I speak to him in English. Last night we had a little dinner party and Cody cooked up some traditional Southern fried chicken and mashed potatoes - delicious but far to rich for me!! I'm starting to get to know my roommates a lot better ; I found out last night that Sébastien knows the choreography to the Spice Girls song "Stop Right Now", which he performed with a pink feather boa. :D
I'm trying to turn myself into a runner, or at least a jogger. It's a lofty goal which I started working on today. Let's just say that I jogged and did a lot of fast walking.... but it allowed me to explore the beautiful town of Marc-en-Baroeul. I haven't yet taken a photo tour of it but rest assured that one will be up soon! Until then, I'll share with you a few images of our lovely flat.
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| ma chambre |
For now, and probably for the most part, my room is just my bed (futon) and a night stand. I don't really see the point in adding much else to it unless I plan to bring it back home to the States. As it is, I'm going to have to figure out what to do with these when I leave, so why bother with much more?
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| la salle de bain |
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| la vue (c'est l'hôtel de ville) |
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| le garde-manger et la buanderie |
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It's still a work in progress and I'm sure there'll be decorations added as we go. Obviously there are some areas unphotographed... Cody and Sébastien each have their own rooms, Cody and I have two closets each in the hallway, the toilet is in the water closet... It's a nice place. The building is secure and you can ring your guests in from the apartment. We're on the third floor (which is more like fourth) and are in a very wealthy neighborhood. If you want my address to send me a care package, I'm happy to oblige! ; ) Just kidding. So, what's going on at home? I need updates! I'm already out of the loop! Bisous, kelse ma chambre - my bedroom la salle de bain - the bathroom (toilets are in the WC or les toilettes) la salle à manger - the dining room le salon - the living room/lounge la vue - the view l'hôtel de ville - the town hall le garde-manger - the pantry la buanderie - the laundry room (ours has only a washer, no dryer) la cuisine - the kitchen (yes, the stovetop is on the counter and we have a toaster oven for an oven, no dishwasher but we survive) |
Kelsey May! You need to at least put up a cork board with pictures on it! You need a warm room to get you through the winter :) The flat is super cute though, love all of the color. I'm glad you are finally there :) Can't wait to see more pics!
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I spy... lots of IKEA furniture! Woot! Hopefully I'll be able to come see your flat in person!
ReplyDeleteHey, cool blog; it's funny, I'm a 28 year old french girl and living pretty much the same experience as you, but...in your country! Trying to americanize myself as much as I can, and I love it! Have a great time in France,
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Bree, I'll add things to my room as I go, but only things I plan to bring back to the States with me! I'm sure I'll get around to printing pictures to put up! I miss my beautiful friends from home!
ReplyDeleteRachel, TONS of Ikea! :D I'm sure I'll see the same when I come to your place! You're welcome here whenever!
Chipienewyork, how are you liking the States? If you have any advice to share in my efforts to be as un-American as possible in French, I'd love to hear it! How long have you been in America?