I've decided that I would like to stay in France for a whole academic year next year instead of just a semester. The benefits of staying in a country for that long as opposed to just 4 months are many; language proficiency being just one of them. It's a big decision to be sure...I haven't even broken it to my parents yet that I plan to leave them for a year! Most of my friends don't know either...I need this to be a decision about me. It's an independent choice I've made and I feel extremely confident about it. Most of the time I'm afraid I'll change my mind but I don't fear that at this point. I feel very good about this decision and that's the important thing- I have no regrets. So here's to new choices and new plans and scary new situations!

suddenly i want hamburger helper...i think it's because i got an e-mail from my lovely mom saying that she hoped i wasn't embarrassed by the fact that she served hamburger helper when my friends came home for lunch on Sunday. This is so silly! I told her that if I did actually bring people home who cared about what was served (aside from personal preference, religious beliefs, or dietary lifestyles) then they wouldn't be my friends! Just some strays I picked up from various places. And then my roommate bought my family a delicious cheesecake for dessert so they would rather have her than me now...thanks Kate!
So since I should be studying but am instead am plagued by thoughts of complex carbohydrates in the middle of the night...you get to all hear about it.
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It's about revolution...change in life. Some are happy with the mundane- at least they think they are. I'm not one of those people. I love anything new. I'll try any food once (ex: fungus and several other questionable foods in Taiwan) The blog name idea came from Pray and you can find her blog on the left. It was originally a joke, but when it comes down to it, it's really the best idea isn't it? Isn't embracing everything we possibly can in this life what we're here for? Shouldn't we try as many new things as possible even if we're sure we'll hate them? Anyone who knows me knows I'm not so much one for the outdoors, but that does not mean I don't wish to explore and see new things. In my opinion it all depends on the company you're with- I love being in the city and I love getting lost and finding my way around. I have to love it since the directional section of my brain never developed fully (thank you mom for that gene!) I love beautiful scenery and I love to write when that scenery inspires me too. I love thunderstorms, I love coffee, I love warm weather, I love spending time with my friends, and I love french music. I hope to be in France in the fall but even if I'm not I'm sure I'll find something here to occupy my time...we'll just have to see! stay tuned...