Mine consisted of dealing with the French bureaucracy (going to the Police Prefecture to try and sort out my residency permit -- got nowhere), working all day on term papers while watching the Macy's Parade on the internet, then eating a feast of vegetable stirfry while I watched the Thanksgiving episode of Modern Family. At least it was a little festive! Missed home a lot though. Last night I actually celebrated Thanksgiving itself with friends though, we had a big Thanksgiving meal. It was with mostly Americans then a few Australians and Brits.
I had an Amazing day yesterday, I went to the American grocery store to buy some cranberries and whatnot then I came home and I listened to Christmas music while I prepared and cooked for the dinner. I asked Mom-mom the recipe for her stuffing which is among my Thanksgiving favorites and something I'll definitely never be getting around here. Although it didn't quite turn out exactly the same, I could certainly taste at least the similarity and everyone was amazed how delicious it was! I would have to say that it was the tastiest thing there :P Here is a photo of the finished product!
So needless to say, I was very proud :-) Other than that with dinner, we had duck (how French) and chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, asparagus, salad, different appetizers like artichoke dip, uhhh....then for dessert, apple cobbler and pumpkin pie. So all in all we pulled together a pretty good meal. Not as delicious as home, BUT by far the heartiest meal I've had in well...maybe the semester haha, and great fun with friends :D
Now is the last week of classes and I've got several term papers and presentations due so I am crazy busy. Hope all's going well and it's so great to now be in the holiday season! Paris is SO BEAUTIFUL with all the lights out now. Honestly I think it's significantly prettier and more charming. So a great time for my family to come visit :) I will try and take pictures maybe next weekend if I can have the time to walk around and enjoy them! Take care!
Dana
