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I love living in a city because it's so spontaneous. It only takes me 5 minutes to walk to school but every day so far I've taken a different route. I cross when the light is green, which means that the traffic signals dictate which route I take. But sometimes I thwart their plans by crossing when the red hand is up, or, when I'm feeling really frisky, I cross in the middle of the street. It's quite a thrill. Since we live in a neighborhood with such abundant shopping possibilities it makes going home more of an adventure because there is a plethora of stores to get lost in on my way. But even though my walk home is always different, what I do when I get home is almost always the same: sleep. I had forgotten but I napped so much this past year in between classes and it's no different here. It's like my body resets itself to a "school clock" which requires that a nap is had mid afternoon (or at 11am or at 8 pm). Regardless, it's a highly enjoyable practice.

I'm excited because I signed up to go to Ottawa this weekend with the school. I only know two of the girls going, neither of whom are in my class, but hopefully I will be able to make new friends on the bus ride there. The two girls I know I met on the first day and they are very nice. In fact, it's almost overwhelming how nice everyone I met is. I almost hurt from all the kindness I've experienced. In a good way.

Now though we are off to the Jean Talon market to get some fresh produce!
I hope all is well!
xo