So, I have my first set of finals next week. I have 4 in two days. Then two more after that. I am studying and studying, between house guests and rehearsals and odd jobs, but I am not making any progress. I know that if these damn classes were in English, I could glance at my notes once and be fine. But they're not and it makes me nervous. So, if Mandounette seems a bit snappy, you know why. I do not deal well with stress. That's why I moved to France. To avoid stress. But this joie de vivre is all an elaborate lie.