My Friday

10:45, I wake up all on my own. No alarms, nothing. It was beautiful and exactly what I needed after an unusually tough week. 

11:00, breakfast time! After checking my email and all, I succombed to watching Kdramas. The heart wants what the heart wants, mmkay?

 

— Della Grace Hethcox (@dellahethcox) December 5, 2014

1:15ish, walking to the bus stop. I had thought to myself "Wow, this isn't very cold today!" Turns out it was 8 degrees. I've been in Canada too long. 

1:45, arrive at my first destination: Krispy Kreme. I've been dreaming of a donut from here since forever. There is absolutely nothing like a hot Krispy Kreme donut. I don't understand the Tim Hortons obsession up here, there's no comparison between the two. Krispy Kreme all the way! 

1:50, donuts and coffee have been procured! I'm insanely pleased with myself, as evidenced by this pic on fb. 

2:00ish, after my snack I walk over to the giant mall and try on some sweaters. I ended up buying one at H&M, but not the one above! I also found some Christmas presents. 

3:00ish, I walked around the mall for a few hours just looking and thinking. It seems that my thinking and recharging spaces are the malls here in Quebec. In Virginia, that place is Target. But the Targets here are so terrible, so malls it is! 

4:00, take the bus and walk home. 

5:00, get home and unpack. 

5:15, cleaning up my room, which basically consists of hanging up all the clothes from my week.

5:30, time for Kpop while I prep dinner. 

5:45, dinner time! I made Feed the Multitudes- it's quick and nutritious and warm. All important things! 

6:00, nail painting time! I didn't do anything Friday evening. After painting my nails I watched Kdramas until I feel asleep around 1 a.m.

Friday was a very good day! 

My Day

I thought it would be fun to record my day in its entirety. I love looking back and seeing everything documented. Welcome to a normal week day of mine in Quebec! 

7:00, I start waking up. This is the moment that I have to make the toughest decision: get up now and have enough time to pack lunch and eat breakfast, or sleep in. On this morning I got straight out of bed because I was wide awake. 

7:15, lunch is packed! Fruits, veggies and almond butter and honey. 

7:30, a nice breakfast of yogurt, dried berries and granola. 

7:45, quickly grab warm clothes and apply my makeup.

8:00, leave my apartment and start walking towards the bus stop. 

All bundled up!

The bus finally arrives.

Walking from the bus stop.

8:30, arrive in St. Roch, start walking to school and the coffee shop conveniently located next to my school. 

8:45, settle in the classroom for the next five hours. 

12:20, lunch time! Glad I took the time to properly pack my lunch. 

1:00, conversation class for the next hour and then freedom! 

2:00, I decide to head to my normal study spot to prep for an exam, chez Starbucks. 

5:00, after chatting with other students at Starbucks I head home. 

Waiting for the 801 bus.

6:00, finally home and cooking dinner. 

I made a variation on Feed the Multitudes- rice, scrambled eggs, cheese.

6:45, time for more studying. Fortunately (though it didn't feel like it at the time) the internet wasn't working so I could only study. 

8:00, took a tea break and chatted with my roommate. (Which totally counts as studying because we only speak French!)

9:00, trying to study but getting sleepy. And distracted by the Les Mis soundtrack. (The Broadway version and the 2014 film.)

9:30, finished making flashcards and I'm out. Time to get ready for bed. 

Stop, Coffee Time

Le repas 

Illy's menu

Rue Cartier 

I love these mailboxes. Drop boxes?

Since classes are let out early on Friday (two whole hours early!) I am able to cram in a little extra exploring before the weekend really begins. 

Last Friday I was in desperate need of a latte, but who isn't by the time Friday rolls around? I decided to hit up that coffee shop a friend had recommended that I mentioned in this post. 

Lemme say, that latte was possibly the best latte I've ever had. ERMAGERSH. I've been dreaming of drinking another one. The pain au chocolat was so-so. BUT THE LATTE. So creamy, rich and loverly.

I should really just marry an insanely rich man who happens to be a barista for me every morning. Now there's my dream guy. 

Scheduling Spontaneity

I'm sure you are all dying to know if there will be a schedule on this little scratchpad of mine.

YES.

I'm hoping to post at least five times a week once I arrive in Canada. But if I get the opportunity to play hockey or ride a moose, I may skip a post or two. 

I'm not going to promise any particular kind of posts each day except I know that I want to vlog at least once a week and start a series called Jours de Découverte (Discovery Day), which will feature something new (a French word, coffee shop, etc.) that I've discovered.

Bien?

Je suis très excité à ce sujet!