interesting fact #2

i should be writing a french paper, but i don't want to right now. but i will post something frenchy on my blog.

i love dictionaries. i used to just read them in elementary school. i read them (a) because i really, genuinely liked reading the dictionary, and (b) when it was the right time of year, because i wanted to learn to spell as many words as possible in order to secure a win at the school spelling bee.

since i've grown older, i stopped reading the dictionary as much, since (a) i didn't have time amidst all the other schoolwork and friends and extracurriculars, and (b) it seemed like a pretty lame hobby for a high school or college student to have.

but then, a wonderful thing happened, and i stumbled upon a great new dictionary. a french dictionary for that matter, which is much more exciting because i don't know nearly as many words... so it is more adventurous! this is a french-french dictionary, so the definitions are in french too. and there are pictures! and diagrams! and a dictionary of important people, places, and things! it's le petit larousse illustre, and it's great.

i'm pretty busy, but sometimes i get to read it just for fun.