Maxime and I first went to Marion's school to get money from her before going to the market to pick up the party supplies. After we got the money we came back to the house and made 2 batches of brownies!! The chocolate that we used to make them was the best chocolate I have ever tasted in my entire life. I have since decided to throw my clothes out and fill my suitcase with it instead. <3 Why don't we have chocolate like this in the U.S. I feel ashamed that we call Hershey's bars chocolate. We actually made the brownies in a jack-0-lantern pan and when I asked Max why we were doing that in June, he said because it was "fun".
Around 3 we left to go to the supermarket. It is actually attached to a mini "mall" type place where they have a lot of stores. The only ones I recognized were Claire's and Footlocker. When we got there, we met up with two of Max's friends that I met yesterday. I really enjoyed the supermarket. There were so many things in brands that I have never seen before. It was really interesting and cool. We bought pizzas and these things called "potato eggs" and peanut butter flavored cheetos. Then we headed for the alcohol... I didn't know this but apparently at 16 you aren't allowed to drive a car but boy are you allowed to stock up on Vodka. They loaded the cart with all of these glass bottles of alcohol that I had never see/ tasted/ heard of. I was shocked and then they explained that it was completely legal and they could drink and purchase whatever they wanted. When they finished making their booze selections we went over to the soda and juice isle and they told me to get whatever I wanted. I grabbed some Coke and Orangina (this fabulous carbonated orange and lemon juice) because they don't sell Dr.Pepper :(
After making a few more stops to get lights and a fog machine we came back to the house with 3 of Maxime's friends. They headed to the basement and started setting up their cocktail bar while I walked the 1/4 mile to the little town square. I love it there. There is an old church that was built about 200 years ago that has ivy growing up the sides and they have an amazing bakery. I wanted to go and get some of their chocolate tarts and a baguette, but sadly its closed on Wednesday!!
While I was in the town square I walked across to the pharmacy to see if I could get some medicine for my mouth ulcers. The pharmacist was very very nice but barely spoke English. I know some French, but I don't know any medical terms other than some body parts and "I have pain." I explained the best way I could and she gave me some medicine that said it was for "bad mouths". It was only 4 Euros so I gave it a whirl because it's better than having to go home early.
When I came back to the house some friends had already started to arrive. I started talking to a few of Marion's friends and they were very nice and spoke great English. :) It is now midnight and the party has turned crazy so I am upstairs watching "Big Bang Theory" by myself and skyping some of my friends.
I can now fully understand and respect the drinking age set in the U.S. Giving teenager access to hard liquor is the dumbest thing I have ever seen.
Until tomorrow,
Sara
P.S.
Some wisdom for anyone who doesn't get this- If it smells and looks like rubbing alcohol, don't drink it! It can't be good for your insides especially you Liver.
P.P.S
I think I am going to specialize in Livers... When my generation gets older there is going to be a need for them.
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