THE First Post

Since there are no legitimate "FAQs" I think I'll start off by asking myself questions: 

1. Who are you?
         Olivia Madison Gilmore. Haven't you heard of me?? No?? Well, I'll ask again in 10 years. And yes, that does make my initials OMG, and yes, that IS awesome. 18 years of age... brunette...5'6'', what else do you need to know?

2. Why does this blog exist?
      Well, I get the opportunity of a lifetime this year: I'm spending the next 11 months in Europe!

3. Is this just another "white girl on a semester abroad" blog?
         Yes, it is exactly that. The only difference is a) it's not just one semester and b) I'm actually entertaining (or so I've been told).

4. I don't get the title.
         Is that a question? Anyways, "Blague" is the french word for "joke". However, it is pronounced like the English word "blog". Therefore the title means "Is this a joke to you?" but it sounds like "is this a blog to you?" Clever, I know.

5. So if your title is french you must be studying in France?
        London, actually.

6. Then why is your title in french?
       Because I took 5 years of french. Next question.

7. Well if you took 5 years of french, why aren't you studying in France?
       BECAUSE IT WASN'T AN OPTION. Sorry. Unfortunately France was not an option that my home college, The Florida State University offered. Sore subject, let's not get into it.

8. Hey, FSU, football and stuff!
       yep.

9. What will be the content of your blog posts? 
      Mostly just stuff that happens. That sounds boring. Let me rephrase that: The most exciting and hilarious mishaps, awkward situations, language barriers, and adventures that occur over the next 11months! Better?

10. How often will you be posting?
      Ideally thrice a week. Yes, I just used the word thrice, non-ironically.

11. Will this actually be funny or like "you think you're funny"?
    Well, I certainly think I'm funny, but you should too. If you're not familiar with my writing/ presentation style check out my graduation speech on youtube: "Google Advice: Simsbury High School"10/10 would recommend a watch.

12. Should I tell you what I think of your blog?
     YES! I live for feedback.

13. Okay, I might actually check this out.
       Gee, thanks! Means a lot!