It's so hard to believe that this year is pretty much over. I was so nervous when I moved here thinking it was going to be the most stressful thing ever but once the first few weeks of organizing were over, it became one of the best years of my life so far and I don't want it to end.
Things I have learnt from being in France-
1) My french isn't actually that bad! Not as good as I'd hoped but is definitely improved with a little Dutch courage (or maybe I just think that when blinded by said Dutch courage?) Anyway, I can safely say that I could now explain to a pharmacist that I have been bitten and need anti histamines without just pointing at the bites and saying "Ow." I can also order a cup of tea with out being laughed at for my accent (I hope). AND I can bloody well chat my way into free drinks avec les pigeons ;)
2) I do not and will not ever pull off the sophisticated french girl look. Nor will Louisa. No matter how many striped tops, blazers and pashminas we buy, we just don't have the grace that they do. Unfortunately this was evident from the start. French girls aren't sick on the tram, nor do they shout at men trying to direct them saying they don't want to be prostitutes, they don't drink pints and they definitely don't embarrass themselves like us Brits do when drunk. Do you know what though? I am okay with that, because we have much more fun.
3) I now eat the weird food Louisa and posh people eat. Stuff I literally gagged at the thought of eating when I got here but now love. I've tried snails, oysters, kangaroo, duck neck thing, eel etc and i now appreciate the bloody awesomeness of a blue steak (excuse pun).
4) I need to live in a city with access to a beach.
5) I don't want to marry a french man. Actually screw that. I want to marry the French men you see in films, or Thierry Henry, NOT the creepy french men who follow us home.
6) SOME french girls are complete and utter minxs *cough* FIONA *cough*
7) I have met some amazing people
8) France is a wicked country although to live here, like I said before, it would have to be a big city for me.
9) I can now swear in French. It's pretty cool, you just have a few words they just mix and match so it doesn't actually make any sense.
10) French people will get up from the most squished table possible to kiss and greet every single person around it. I have learnt to love the biz (until someone breathes on me). It's much more personal.
11) Wine hangovers are not ideal
12) S'all about vodka in the sac
13) Drinking in front of famous monuments and buildings is completely acceptable
14) French people throw some awesome events!
15) ERASMUS = WIN
Friday, 24 June 2011
May
The Boat Club
Anyone who goes to Nantes HAS to experience the boat. It is Nantes' answer to a skins party and it was the most surreal thing ever. As you've probably guessed the club was on a boat. Exeter people imagine cavern crossed with hole in the wall and Cardiff people imagine metros mixed with a bit of a seedy old man place. There are weirdos everywhere and the randomest music. The drinks are cheap and such a good idea at the time. Louisa and Kate in particular loved the whisky shots, and then loved vomming them up over the side just as much.
Gay Pride
There was a parade going round the whole of the centre of Nantes, it was amazing! Really loud music, floats, dancers, make shift bars and so many people!
Fete de la Musique
Every year in France they have a music festival. I wasn't sure what to expect but town was absolutely heaving with different bands, singers, djs, choirs, dancers etc on every corner along with make shift bars and food places.
Uni End Of Exams Party
We weren't going to go to this, but Kate dragged Lou and I along and I am so glad I went. The whole campus was full of people and there were lights and stages on the main steps and bars all around with music playing really loudly. The DJs were doing 3 minute sets and there were like 100 of them or something. It was so good! You would never get that at a uni in the UK.
P.S. Amazing recipe for frozen Mageritas- Lemon Sorbet, Lemonade, Vodka and Tequilaaaa
Final Notes
Lou loves Dog Porn
Becks's "hard-done-by" face
Doug is a lady boy
Anyone who goes to Nantes HAS to experience the boat. It is Nantes' answer to a skins party and it was the most surreal thing ever. As you've probably guessed the club was on a boat. Exeter people imagine cavern crossed with hole in the wall and Cardiff people imagine metros mixed with a bit of a seedy old man place. There are weirdos everywhere and the randomest music. The drinks are cheap and such a good idea at the time. Louisa and Kate in particular loved the whisky shots, and then loved vomming them up over the side just as much.
Gay Pride
There was a parade going round the whole of the centre of Nantes, it was amazing! Really loud music, floats, dancers, make shift bars and so many people!
Fete de la Musique
Every year in France they have a music festival. I wasn't sure what to expect but town was absolutely heaving with different bands, singers, djs, choirs, dancers etc on every corner along with make shift bars and food places.
Uni End Of Exams Party
We weren't going to go to this, but Kate dragged Lou and I along and I am so glad I went. The whole campus was full of people and there were lights and stages on the main steps and bars all around with music playing really loudly. The DJs were doing 3 minute sets and there were like 100 of them or something. It was so good! You would never get that at a uni in the UK.
Lisa Hunter – LEGEND
We had a goodbye Erasmus night outside the castle one night and the legend that is LISA HUNTER was there. You literally have to meet her she is hilarious. I will try and get the video of her off Doug and add it on here because although I have told a lot of you the stories I cannot do them justice. So anyway, we were all pretty merry and then we wanted to go to the boat again but because it was Tuesday it was closed. Then it was someone’s bright idea (probably mine) to continue the party at ours so we all got taxis there (When I say all it ended up being myself, Lou, Kate, Becks, Lisa and Fadi). I had promised them alcohol but all we had was blue curucao left over from St Patricks day, Calvados, a bit of tequila and a tiny bit of vodka. GAGGGG. I still went for it and made the most hideous drink ever. Lisa then vommed ALL OVER the bathroom floor and we ended up just drinking playing I have Never laughing at the hilarious stories Lisa was coming out with. None of us could move AT ALL the next day. We all spent the whole day monging in the flat literally wanting to die.
Girls Night Chez Fiona
Too. Many. Shots. That. Is. All.
P.S. Amazing recipe for frozen Mageritas- Lemon Sorbet, Lemonade, Vodka and Tequilaaaa
Final Notes
Lou loves Dog Porn
Becks's "hard-done-by" face
Doug is a lady boy
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