Snow, torches, and finals

The past week has been relatively eventful in the non-weather related news, despite the final exams that have been breathing down everyone's backs. I was pleasantly surprised by my grade on my term paper (B+) in my class on the UN last week, as well by an A in my class on Eastern European politics. It doesnt look like I will be failing any of classes, which is certainly good news.

Wednesday, December 9th, was our first large snow storm. By the end of it, they counted 23 cm (about 9 in) fell in Montréal in about 18 hours. The snow preceeding and following the storm brought the total closer to 30cm, or about a foot. I got lunch midday with Guillaume, waiting for the snow to add up to a sufficient amount. I then headed up to Sarah's house for some playtime in the snow! On the way up there, I had to wait for the bus. I never really realised how snow really gets everywhere, and tries to fit into every corner of your being. Here is a video of me waiting for the bus!

A bunch of us went up the side of the mountain and did some sledding, along with snow angels and snowball fights. The creation of snowmen was not possible, as there are several different types of snows. This was was far too fluffy.

I am on the left, with Cameron and Max

Sarah, Lauren, and myself

The climb back down the hill

Sarah's balcony around 3.30pm


Me, Muong, and Camille waiting for the bus


Tara, Sarah's rommate, and I walking through the Village at night

Post-snow storm news:
I SAW THE OLYMPIC TORCH!!!!!!!!! The 2010 Winter Olympics are in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, and the torch is passing through every corner possible in Canada. Best part? The switch over was right in front of my apartment. I was trudging back to my place through the snow from my last class, when I saw a large crowd congregated outside the building. I saw the woman in Olympic gear, and heard murmurs of the torch! I ran up to my room to grab my camera, and I got the following photo, amoung others.


I couldn't believe my luck!!!! While I may not be able to make it out West for the games, I can at least say I saw la flame olympique!

I took my first final today, and what I think was the hardest one in terms of my knowledge of the material. Yet, I got very lucky and the essay question was on the subject about which I knew the most. Just got four more to go, and I will be home in Saturday night!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see everyone, the dogs included, and to have a nice, big chile verde burrito. :)

Joyeuses Fêtes, AKA Happy Holidays, from Montréal!