Life in the WAR ZONE and Wishing I was a Princess

Last night, I saw La Princesse de Montpensieur, a movie about the princess in love with Henry Guise but forced to marry the Duke of Anjou, all amidst the French Wars of Religion. 1562 to be exact. Love triangles (or rhombuses rather), politics, fighting, religion, monarchies, deception... Basically, everything I could want in a movie. Cinema here is a form of art, and everything sounds more beautiful, more proufound, better, in French. I could go on and on about this movie (and probably will later) but for now, I have a zillion things to do.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mn6rMAJme8

I only have time for a very quick post because I need to finishing packing and finish all my work due for class at 2:30. Straight from class I am going to the airport and going to PRAGUE to see Ali and Emily :)

Needless to say, this morning is a little crazy.

The last thing I thought of before I fell asleep last night was "Wow. So this is life in a war zone!" My Sorbonne school, Paris I, has a hugely politically active campus. It was closed for a week and a half because the students barricaded themselves inside and rioted against the government. Between that, and the recent terrorist tapes released targeting Paris, the school is completely surrounded with Genderarmes and police, and the gates are closed! I've never been searched going to school before! Don't worry, its completely safe and just procedure.

More after Praha! Wish me a safe flight :)