- I gained one pound while in France. It was worth every. single. calorie.
- I listened to the following three songs at least 30 times during the week: Gavin DeGraw's I'm In Love With a Girl; Kelly Clarkson's My Life Would Suck Without You; Britney Spears' Circus. From now on, for the rest of my life, every time I hear any of these three songs I will be reminded of my trip to Paris. (I still think of Hawaii when I hear John Mayer's Daughters and Shakira's Hips Don't Lie)
- I really can get around the Metro by myself. I have been terrified of it ever since I was 17 and couldn't figure it out, but I think I have it figured out!
- French people are kind, and they are absolutely willing to help you out if you attempt to speak their language and are kind to them - and looking a bit pitiful doesn't hurt either
- My knowledge of the language has completely gone downhill since I graduated with a French degree 11 years ago
- I can still get around, and people can understand me, and I can understand them too
- When I spend a week in France, I come home and think in French
- I can feel the Spirit, even in a foreign language
- I really, really missed my family. Like, "crying at 1:30 in the morning because I miss them" miss them.
- To quote an e-mail from my friend Staci: "Rob commented that you were just about a perfect guest - no bother, no stress added. I quickly agreed. You seriously were a no-stress guest. Thanks for making it so nice to have you here." Does that tempt anyone to have me over to their house??
Okay, now it's time to announce the giveaway winners. Yippee!
Grand prize of the fancy chocolate/caramels, french magazine, and other cool/stupid stuff:
Melissa from That's What She Said
Second prizes of not quite as fancy but still yummy french chocolate:
Definitely Debilyn
Ramona from Better Than We Deserve
Carolyn from Fruit of the Carolyn
Congratulations to the winners! Email me your addresses at eringirl13 at gmail dot com, and here's hoping the weather stays cool enough that your chocolate doesn't melt en route!
25 people wanted to leave a comment:
I'm not reading your blog anymore because I didn't win.
You can come to my house! I know it's not as exotic, but we could watch the Survivor finale together.
Ah nuts! (I once asked my ballet teacher if she thought in French--she did--but of course, she was French.)
I'll be sad to see your posts about your trip end. I loved hearing about what you did and hope to one day have the same experiences.
And isn't it the greatest to come home!
And finally--here's a shout out for Melissa--Woot! Woot!
You can come and stay with me anytime. Bring your family too!
I think in Portuguese all the time. I even dream in Portuguese. I like it.
Also, phooey.
Also, you can come over to my house ANY TIME.
Seriously.
I can't believe you only gained one pound!
Glad you're back, glad you loved it, glad you're home with your crew so there won't be anymore 1:30am crying jags!
Only one pound? I'd say you did great! That chocolate shop you showed us would have been good for that one pound alone for me!
Blessings!
Congrats to all of the winners. It sounds like you had such a great time in France. I knew you would do great and that extra pound I agree is worth every bit of it.
Since you've been gone, I have gained a million.
I think there is a typo..
I think you meant to say...devri from the naulu tribe..
NOpe?
Congrats ladies.
I'm positive I would have gained much more than a pound! Maybe all those delicious French calories were offset by all the walking around the city.
It's nice to have you home!
Erin. Haven't commented much but I've enjoyed reading all about your trip. How fun for you!! Congrats to your winners!
Some times it's worth it to get away from your family just to realize how much you want to be with them. And sometimes it's just worth it to get away.
Congrats to the winners :) ♥ Hugs!
I loved reading about your trip! I'm so glad you had a good time!
You are a winner on the MMB. Please email us with your information.
I never win ANYTHING!!! I'm so excited =)
BTW~ I have to go back and read all about your trip...it's been a little crazy around here this week with the kids home for spring break, so I haven't had much computer time. SO glad you were able to go, though!
What great lessons learned! I love that you came home thinking you're French. That is so me!!!
Merci encore d'avoir partager tes voyages avec nous!
A learning experience indeed!
I wish northern Canada had more to offer and tempt you with, 'cause you're totally welcome to bunk with us!
ONE measly pound?!
Can I borrow your metabolism for our California trip next month? Pleeeeze?
(i'll give it back. or not)
HAHAHA! My hubby and I were TOTALLY lost on the Paris metro too!!! That's awesome you learned to navigate that and whatev...I would've gained 10 pounds to be sure!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved all your culture posts!!!
#1 is the best!
Next time you go, I'm sending you money and a list of cheeses I am dying for. Because every pound from those cheeses is more than worth it!
It really is true!
It really is true!
Life is so good! (and apparently sometimes the Secret does work!)
Congrats to the winners....those dirty rats!
Oh yes, come to my house PLEASE!!!!!
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