After some formalities in the morning, I had my first experience with French public transportation. Despite the daunting nature of the map, it's actually not too hard to follow. We'll see how I do when I have to navigate by myself, though.
I saw a large "children's" map of the world at one of the offices today. I couldn't believe how incredibly racist and culturally insensitive it was. I assumed it must have been old, but the copyright was for 1999. It's so strange living in a world without political correctness.
Other things I have to get used to: the different sirens, how they use commas instead of periods when they write out prices, and how everything is so beautiful. It could be that I don't appreciate anything in America, but I feel like everywhere I look, even if there's trash and graffiti, is genuinely beautiful and exciting. Of course, it's not perfect. The drunk teenagers at the park weren't ideal, but nowhere's perfect.
Still trying to get my sleep-schedule right. I'm doing my best not to nap today so I'll actually be able to sleep through the night. Hopefully I make it!
That's enough for a day, I think. Or not. It doesn't really matter...
-Ian
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