there are always those that don't come home...

A post with a little insight, a little culture, and a little funny....

As I told people that I was going to study abroad in France, everyone was excited, and assured me I was going to have the time of my life.  This is so true.  And some would get this dreamy look in their eyes and say, "There are always those that don't come home."  Laughing, I would say, I still want to graduate from UCLA and would have to return.  This is still true.  In fact, I am pretty excited to be back in the States with familiar faces, customs, and menu items, but for now I'm loving being abroad, and away and adventuring.  

This last weekend, I went to Lyon, and took a spur of the moment trip to Switzerland!  We were in Geneva for 6 damp hours, but it was pretty fun.  More on that later.  The very un-serious reason for this post is the following Text From Last Night (TFLN).  

"(704): It's true- you can buy beer at McDonald's in France. I'm not coming back to the States."

I am an avid reader of TFLN, they are funny, sometimes terribly disturbing text messages that refer to last night's events (duh!)  Usually centered around binge-drinking and substance abuse, the messages are not always the most appropriate, but they usually make me giggle.  This one in particular.  Not only can you buy beer in McDonald's in France, you can also buy beer in the University cafeteria.  It's pretty amusing, really.  But, don't worry, this is not incentive enough for me to stay.  I can't wait to be home and share more stories with you!