I just wanted to write a quick update and to excuse my long silence! Although I try not to get too preoccupied with my coursework since I know that studies are not by any means Rotary's only goal for the Ambassadorial Scholarship, I have been a little busier with a final project and exams to prepare for!
I hope that this new year finds you all well! I decided not to come back to Texas for the holidays given that my break is relatively short and final exams start in January! I instead country-hopped to visit a friend, Hélène, and her family in Bordeaux for the holidays. She is studying abroad in Canada this year so I was grateful to get to see her(she originally came to stay with my family in Texas for a few months in summer 2006) and her family really made me feel at home! It was very interesting to discover French Christmas traditions! I was a little confused Christmas Eve when Hélène's mother asked me where my boots were until I realized that in France, everyone leaves a house slipper or a shoe out by the Christmas tree for when Papa Noël passes by. Other French traditions during the holidays are foie gras as an obligatory hors-d'oeuvre and wishing people a bonne année until the end of January. I will be heading back to Luxembourg on the 4th and final exams start the 12th!
I hope to share my camera-full of photos (especially those of Luxembourg-Ville and the University) with you soon with flickr, this hoping that it is more cooperative than photobucket has been! I am also hoping to find more service opportunities this semester (maybe teaching English or helping at the shelter for the sans-abri)! I will keep you updated!
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2009!
§ Erica
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