This is not like my other blogs; it’s messy and not very well written. I just need to get it out of my way so I can start a new one.... (I know this isn’t making sense, but when I write a blog, I like it to be completed with picture and stuff and because I haven’t done that, I’ve been waiting and waiting). I’ve been very lazy - sorry my lovely family and friends.

Since the 26^th of March, a lot has happened and changed for me! I have changed classes at school, I have changed families and I have found two vintage clothing stores (but they are still nothing compared to Australia –I’d do anything for a decent cheep op-shop like the ones in Lismore)! Also we just had Easter (which they call ‘Paques’ here) and yes, I just had chocolate for breakfast for the last couple of days because there was a lot left over.

(Wednesday 12^th): I am home from school today because I have a cold, and although it is far from life threatening, I’d rather be snuggled up in bed then outside in the wet and cold weather. Well, that was the weather yesterday, but today I have actually woken up to sun streaming through my window. The weather down here is very unpredictable. so, going to school today could have been a reality, but I’m happy. I have the house to myself (along with the 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 fish, 1 rabbit and a fair few chickens) and I can make good use of my time by cleaning my room, blogging to you lot, and raiding the fridge - as well as working on a couple of new songs! It’s always easier when you're in an empty house to work on a song. Because when it comes to playing with melodies, they don't sound great all the time, and with no one around I don’t have to be self conscious that someone’s listening to me freestyle.

I am going to post this blog now even though it is not even close to being finished and it is terribly un-informative. I don’t know what my problem is, but every day that I have put off writing my blog since last time, it gets harder to do because it gets bigger in my mind and there is more and more to tell. So instead of leaving a blank 2 weeks where you have no idea what I’ve been up to, I’m going to summarise the crap out of it, so then I can get on with my life and give you a decent blog next time. And also I am not going to leave such a big gap in between each blog. I keep putting my blog from the fear of not being able to remember what I did since my last blog. Re-reading facebook messages and comments combined with flicking through one’s photos on the camera is a good way to trigger the memory, but I’m lazy.

So re-cap since the 27^th of March:

Caught a train to Annecy with a different district (1730) because my district went in a mini-bus and there wasn’t a seat for me Lbut the train was heaps fun and we had a big jam sesh because a couple of the other exchangers were musicians to and had their guitars/ like me! (had to take my guitar because there was a group talent quest between each district). We went to Annecy because the French rotary organised a huge weekend with every youth exchange student in France and all the districts YEC (youth exchange co-ordinators), so all up there was 500 people! So much fun. Saw lots of students I haven’t seen since the plane trip here (where I made good friends, Joseph and Sienna). also on facebook we have a page for all the exchange students to talk to each other and post stuff about how they’re going, or what they’ve done/are doing/will do and we all talk about it and stuff! It’s so helpful to get through problems, and also to know that other people are going through the exact same thing as you (the good and the bad) – it’s very comforting. And this weekend made everything so real! All those people you have been talking to for 2 months are right in front of you for the first time and it’s like you’re old friends.

At Annecy, we did some stuff: lots of dancing, eating, talking, late nights, early mornings, went to the park (big green field with lots of people –kids, balls, dogs, bicycles, a man selling ice-cream). It was the most perfect setting and also ridiculously sunny, the grass was really green and soft and it was right on a big lake (between snow-capped mountains). The water was crystal clear and relatively calm and people were slowly crusing around on those little two-person peddle boats... heaven.

I’m going to dinner on Tuesday with a friend and his dad from Australia so that is really exciting! We’re going to a little restaurant called ma cuisine in my new home village called "Rognes". It’s about a 15km trip from Aix but because the roads are rather bendy it take 20-25 minutes in the car/bus. i have to get up at 6:30 to be ready at 7, and then Thibault drives us to school. We leave that early to beat the morning traffic.

Just before I forget, I should mention to all my family THANKYOU FOR ALL YOUR LOVE ON MY BIRTHDAY! I know a few of you sent parcels to me, but I i have discovered that a few haven’t arrived. i only received parcels from Giselle, G-ma & Pa, mumsy, Hannah bakerrrr, Kat and Danielle! I know there are a few somewhere between here and Australia from other lovely people but I’m not sure if they’re till on course or lost in the abyss of the postal service. It’s rather heartbreaking, but hey, it’s the thought that counts!

That’s all I have time for tonight folks. And now that the pressures off, I’d take the time to present you will a fully polished, photo-filled, fun-packed, flavoursome and descriptive record of all the jolly things I have done since now and the 27th of March. This blog is merely the tip of the iceberg so, don't feel unfulfilled. Actually, do feel unfulfilled - i want to leave you wanting more. I’m going to make a good musician one day.

 

Night xxx