School's out!

That's right everyone, school's officially finished (but not forgetting that little thing in less than two weeks called the BAC).

Usually at the end of a school year I'm one hundred percent ready for summer. Here, it's not exactly the same thing. From the work standpoint, I'm one hundred and fifty percent ready for summer, but on the other hand it means that I won't see most of the kids in my class. The feeling on the last day of classes was one of tight throated, small smile while the people who helped me all year long wished me a "bon retour aux états unis" and told me "tu me manqueras".

The 1ereS3

Vous me manquerez tous! I'll never forget how you helped me when I was lost in class, made me laugh with your crazy antics at the most inappropriate times, encouraged me when I thought I couldn't do it, and welcomed me graciously to the 1ereS3. Thank you for an amazing year. 

 “Why does it take a minute to say hello and forever to say goodbye?”

                                                                    -Unknown

Goodbyes being said, I walked home in low spirits to find my train ticket to Paris for the end of program orientation waiting for me on the table. Everything's happening too fast! I still have one month left, and I'm going to make the most of it. The beautiful weather is calling, and I have some of the best friends in the world to pass the days with. 


These last few weeks won't go to waste. 

"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes.  A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.  And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends."

                                                                    -Richard Bach

And as usual, I'll leave you with some pictures :)

Our AFS PACA volunteer Timour's going away party

A day at the pool with Marie and Mélanie 

and Axelle! :)