Francais and Christmas

So, I don't have a whole lot to say, but I haven't blogged in a while, so I thought I'd post a mini-update.

I haven't blogged because I've been busy trying to get Christmas under control - AND I've been studying for this french class I'm taking.

First -- Christmas...
It was November 25th, and I panicked when I realized there was just one month until Christmas. So, I went online and did a whack of shopping. Then, this past weekend, we decorated our house (and by decorate, I mean we put up our sad looking, decoration-lacking artificial tree) AND I wrapped all of the presents that we have thus far. 2 more gifts to go - and I'm done! I even mailed our Christmas cards this week! wOOt! This may all seem a little nuts, but really the goal is to relax once the holiday rush starts and sit back by the fire, sipping a hot chocolate, with a warm puppy on my lap -- and be happy that I've already completed all the Christmas "chores".

PS - The boyfriend made me chuckle to myself the other night... as we were at dinner with friends and he was bragging that *we* have Christmas "so under control" that even the presents are wrapped... ah, the royal we.

Second -- French...
This french class has been the cause of much stress and anxiety. I had no idea how much a once-per-week class would eat into my life. It sure rolls around quickly each week and I've barely had any time to study. Thus far, I have a 77% average (probably one of the worst grades I've ever had)... but TONIGHT, it all comes to an end... the dreaded FINAL french exam (worth 30% of the total grade). Hopefully, I will pass this sucker. I do want to take level 2, but we'll see if I pass level 1, before I go signing up for anything else. lol. Wish me luck... or bonne chance... or whatever...