Tuesday
Yay! I got to avoid my crazy classes! It felt so good to have a slow, relaxing morning. I got up, enjoyed my coffee, and watched the news before heading out on a brisk walk around town. I’ve been able to stick to my goal walking distance, which has been cool! This week, I’m listening to Jane Eyre. Charlotte B really has some intense diction. I can’t believe I read this book for the first time in 7th grade. No wonder I was such a weird kid!
It was too muddy to go for a walk through the woods, so I stuck to doing laps around town. Heavy clouds hung overhead throughout the walk and I was forced to stop and come in when an intense rain started to pour. It was a perfect time to make some pizza for lunch. As I was getting my dough together, I happened to look out the door. I saw my little neighbor cat sitting on the steps! I slowly opened the door and we sat on the step together as he purred loudly. It was wonderful.
Finally, I had to go back inside to finish lunch and my friend sauntered away. (Yes, I made sure to thoroughly wash my hands and arms before touching food again.) As things cooked, I walked over to the back yard to get a view of the river. I couldn’t believe how swollen it was. The water swallowed several trees- I actually saw one rushing by as I stood there! The usual sandbank and distinction between the two fleuves disappeared completely.
For dinner, I went over to the Bodet house. It was just Mme Bodet, Janja, and I that evening. Daniel was visiting some friends and didn’t want to risk the fine for coming home after curfew. We had buttered pasta and hamburgers with salad. It was a tense dinner because grades had just come out and Janja did not do as well as his parents wanted him to. His phone privileges were limited and he was not happy about it. After dinner, I sat with Mme Bodet to watch the news until it was time for me to go home and have my phone call with some friends. The broadcast talked about towns being completely overrun with water.
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