Nothing too profound or incredibly exciting has happened in the past five lessons, except for the fact that I got sick! Again. It’s seriously amazing how many times I’ve gotten sick in Paris. Maybe my body just doesn’t have the proper French immune system? I don’t know. In any case, I made it to all my classes, so here’s what’s been going on.
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January 24 2012 | europe and france and le cordon bleu and paris and thoughts | 4 Comments »
It’s only been a week and a half since school started, but it feels like we never left. The transition between intermediate and superior has been almost seamless. Half of my practical group is different, but I think the slight change in dynamic has been for the better. We work together well and watch out for one other better than before. I feel more comfortable and at ease this term than I ever have before, which has allowed me to really enjoy and relish the little time I have left in school. I know this blissful calm is bound to change, as we will soon start to prepare for our final exam, which is to create a two course meal under three and a half hours. I haven’t yet started to feel the pressure in the kitchen, but outside of school the stress level has definitely started to build up. Not only is the exam less than two months away, but I’m nervous about my next stage (especially after my last experience!), what I want to do after, and where I can/want to go when I leave France. I feel myself getting lost in my thoughts and even being plagued by them through my dreams, but I’ve made a resolution to try and take things one day at a time. I can only do my best right now, which is how I can prepare for tomorrow, and then everything that comes after. It’s a big year ahead, and although I’m a little scared, I’m also extremely excited and curious to see how things unfold. I’m sure it won’t all be sunshine and roses, but I’m hoping that it’s at least a bit interesting.
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January 15 2012 | le cordon bleu and paris and thoughts | 9 Comments »
It was a difficult term and an equally difficult exam, but I passed! I’m off to Superior in January.
November 12 2011 | europe and france and le cordon bleu and paris and thoughts | 6 Comments »
It’s felt like a really long semester, but tomorrow Intermediate finally comes to an end. To be honest, I feel like I’ve been struggling a bit with motivation and being present this term. I have no idea why, but for the majority of Intermediate, I’ve felt a little off my “game,” and slow. Maybe it’s the weather, changing seasons, or having been away from home and family for so long, but I’ve definitely felt a lack of energy for some time now.
Luckily, this week has helped me feel a bit more energized for the exam. I feel like I did fairly well in the last couple practicals and I’m hoping to keep on riding this mini high until tomorrow. I’m nervous, but also excited, and will definitely let you know how it all turns out.
In the meantime, here’s a summary of the second half of Intermediate.
November 03 2011 | europe and france and le cordon bleu and paris and thoughts | 4 Comments »
If vampires were real and True Blood available in stores, this is what it would look like…but probably in better packaging.
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October 06 2011 | europe and france and le cordon bleu and paris and thoughts | 3 Comments »
