The downfall of public transportation

Well the week went interestingly. I missed my first class Thursday because the transportation website misinformed me about metro lines being open or closed [ I ended up having to walk because I couldn't get on a metro / all the metro stations near me were closed ]. I was pretty frustrated since we only get a certain amount of free absences and I hate to waste one because I couldn't be there in time - even though I tried.
Anyway, I think the french actually really enjoy these strikes. They hate how they disrupt their routines but, and I hate to confirm the stereotypes, the french love to complain about it. In my wanderings around town trying to get to school, and the sorbonne, and wherever, it became quite obvious to me that all the traffic, and accidents, and bicyclists, well they all are oppourtunities for confronation and arguments. Parisians love confrontation and arguments.
Other than that, I'm starting to look forward to coming home and seeing everyone again! I'm pretty bummed to be missing my favorite holiday and even more bummed that all my friends have their family over here now so our "French Thanksgiving" dinner won't be happening like I had thought. Dominique leaves for Rome on Sunday though so I think I will maybe do some sort of Thanksgiving for one thing then. I mean half the fun of Thanksgiving is leftovers anyway right!? I gotta at least have cream corn .... :).
I will definitely miss being over here - I've found it really easy to adapt to european life / french life. I think if I had a job I could live here for a long time [ although unfortunately .... probably not france - I'm sick of speaking French haha ]. Registering for classes next semester really made me realize how quickly this semester is coming to an end. I'm not exactly looking forward to my 20 credit hours next semester. :(
Today I have to try and make it out to the suburbs for Camille's mom's birthday party. Should be interesting - hopefully the trains will work in my favor for once. Maybe I'll have to brush up on my french insults before I go in case any arguments should arise :)
love and civil unrest!
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