Criminals run rampant in Dijon!!!

Not really, it would make a change in the headlines though. In reality, the only criminals here are the ones that occasionally steal bikes and I was the victim of that crime last week. It is demoralizing and makes me feel used inside. Not really, but I am very sad. And it really sucks. I didn't ride it and when I returned in the evening I noticed that it wasn't in the hallway of my apartment, yet the other bikes were still there. At first I thought I was crazy and left it somewhere but did a quick rethink and realized that was not the case. It sucks because now I have no choice but to walk or take the bus. I also really enjoyed going on bike rides. Whoever did this is very mean!! Enough, complaining about my bike.

Not much else super exciting has been going on. This week, I commence a month of more craziness and I'm sure after that I'll be searching for boredom again. I've had plenty of birthday parties and nights seeing movies and hanging out over the past few weeks which make my life seem interesting to me, but just normal to everyone else. I suppose one fun thing about this month was 'les soldes' but they just mean my neighborhood is busier during shopping hours. I tried my best not to profit from the sales I'm trying to economize. I only did a tiny bit. Some of the prices are really quite incredible. Other times, the whole thing seems overrated.

The weather has been pretty nice lately which has allowed for nice outdoor excursions on the weekends. During one trip, we took pictures to prove that I actually have French friends since all of the pictures I post on here are pretty much taken by or of other foreigners. I've also been experimenting with baking and recently introduced the 'cookie cake' to France.


Well, I just realized that I forgot to publish this. I don't know if it is finished but it is a little recap of life here in January.

Ciao!!