It's "tu me manques" not "je te manque"

The French have an odd way of doing things. At least that's what it seems like to my American brain. In French, if you want to say "i miss you" you say "tu me manques" which translates to "you miss me." I would think it would be easier to say I miss you (je te manque) than ordering someone to miss me, but who am I to criticize an entire language.

On other news, I am currently sitting in the first class lounge at the Philadelphia International Airport. Upon checking-in my baggage, the nice lady at British Airways informed me that I had been upgraded. I have no idea why AND I didn’t want to ask lest she change her mind. On flight I even get a bed with unlimited amounts of food!!! This is all very exciting. I believe this is merely the start of an incredible adventure – as corny as that may sound.

Penn State is playing Florida State in the Orange Bowl right now. I hope Penn State wins. I’m not much of a football fan, but it is a bit thrilling when your home team is doing well.

My flight lands in London around 10 in the morning. This is my first time in London and I am all excitement. Next Wednesday I’m scheduled to take the Eurostar into France and start school in Paris. I got an email from my host mother yesterday. She is a lawyer with four children who’ve all grown (thank goodness!). I think she lives alone with her cat in the suburbs. What fun! I love animals.

Well, for the remainder of my time in first class, I am going to sit here enjoying the life of luxury. Until next time …