Also, two other firsts, yesterday was the first time I could understand more than 50% of my literature class and was able to participate intelligently in the class discussion. And I bought stamps from an actual person at the post office and managed to figure out how to attach them once I got home. You have to lick these.
Everyday goes like this, small little accomplishments that make you feel really proud of yourself for not spectacularly messing up your French.