Since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I've always supported France's decision to not become involved. Initially, this was because I shared a similar sentiment. I didn't think we needed to go mess with Iraq either ( Read more... )

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But I still lack bread.I think that French people are hardwired to be suspicious of the government. Germanic tribes, kings, the Revolution, Chirac and Sarkozy. Don't get me wrong, it's not like they don't have a stable government (unemployment is kind of a problem, but when is it not?), I just feel like they distrust it. At the same time, I feel ( Read more... )

There's an Interpol marathon on. Yes!

I'll be home tommorrow.

And if I had a nickel, for every damn dime,I'd have half the time ( Read more... )

Making eye contactEveryone has that cousin they had a crush on when they were little, right? I saw mine for the first time in 7 years Friday, for Tony's wedding. I always really liked Tony, and he hasn't changed much, as far as I can tell, except that he's married and has kids now. The wedding was fun, little service in a little church, then a huge ( Read more... )

Maybe we're just nervous.It's so weird to be pulled in two different directions by no one but yourself. On one hand, I love France. On the other, I'm so ready to just come home. This polar duality conflict thing is hard to figure out, but it seems like it would be normal, like anyone in my situation would feel the same way, like its the logical ( Read more... )

Slow HandsThe Louvre is fabulous. It's so big. We spent hours in there and only saw a fraction of what it has to offer. I was really struck by how full it is. Even as big as it is, one gets the impression that they're still hurting for space ( Read more... )

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Update in France ( Read more... )