Day 5:
-so we woke up with a rather late start as we all stayed up until 5:30am watching the 49ers game.  Once we finally got our juices flowing we decided to venture to Arch de Triumph... we walked our butts 4.49 miles and to be honest we couldn't even tell because there was so much to look at.  I don't know if you were aware but yesterday the 23rd was the start of the Chinese New Year, so there was a show with a chinese dragon on the side walk that was really neat to watch.
-When we finally got to the arch, we were all astounded by exactly how large of a monument it really was.  Personally I felt the most interesting aspect of the monument is on its underside.  When you look up there is such intricate details carved out in the stone.  You simply have to turn and look at something from a different angle to see new details that one would have never guessed where even there.
-After we ventured down Champs Elysees.  Thank god we did because we found yet another delicious Panini shop as well as an H&M so I could grab a bigger purse (a map, gloves, water bottle, and umbrella was just not gonna fit in my current purse), and then success Jessica and I were finally able to find conditioner!
-We took the metro home because our legs just couldnt do it anymore, once we got home we all took to our rooms and rested.  I made pasta for the house and then we were all asleep by 11pm

Day 6:
-Today we were awoken to what sounded like bombs going off outside our apartment, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!  Apparently here in France it is acceptable to start drumming and firecracking at 8am... we were not fans.
-After a few cups of tea, our friend from school met up with us and we started an adventure to Sacre coure.... we never made it.  We got about half way, and rain started pouring, we took shelter in a cafe and had a mixture of beers and coffee.  Eventually we found our way back to the metro where we retreated back to our flat... but only after picking up two baguettes, two bottles of wine, a thing of bri, hummus, and tortilla chips.
-  Sadly although we made it back home in one piece, my black boots sadly did not...never did I know that boots could split on the bottom.  Sorry Mom and Dad... I will be purchasing new boots ASAP.
-We just finished our rainy day picnic, where Olivia and I taught the other two how to play rummy, i think we got the other two hooked... if you know me and my obsession with cards you can understand why this is a highlight of my day.


Mental Notes:
-Having just lived here for 5 days I can honestly tell you I have never been surrounded by such good looking people.  This is not to discredit the physical appearances of the people at home, but the Parisians truly take pride in how they present themselves.  Never have I seen a French woman out in just a sweatshirt and jeans, or no makeup.  I unconsciously hold them at a higher standard.  This got me thinking of how I wish to present myself in my everyday life.  Why do I not take pride in how I leave the house everyday?  There is no good reason, new goal for the duration of my trip/life, when I walk out of the door I want to be dressed in an outfit that I would be confident meeting, a future employer, love interest, or hell a celebrity in.  YOU NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION.

on that note I should start getting ready for tonight... little old me has a dinner date  :)