I'm Thankful for...

Thanksgiving (November 25th 2010)
   sharing traditions and holidays with strangers who become friends.
   everything pumpkin flavored (pies, cookies, muffins....it was just like home).
   the fact that someone was rowdy drunk at a 'family' holiday event because that happens in a lot of American families.

Friday November 26th 2010
    waking up to eat breakfast burritos with Keri Ann.
   Christmas markets
   Vin Chaud (never let them add more alcohol to your vin chaud. It is a very bad idea and you will be tipsy after one glass, not to mention have dragon breath).

Keri Ann and I with the strongest vin chaud...ever?

   Harry Potter 7- It was great...even if it was in French.

Saturday November 27th 2010
   communal dinners.
   Christmas markets at night.
   music festivals at bars (BarsBars festival in Nantes).
   seeing someone experience snow for the first time!
   extreme dance parties with new friends.

Melissa from Costa Rica experiences snow!

Sunday November 28th 2010
   pick up soccer (football) matches with new friends (even when it's snowing).
   McDonalds for their public WiFi if you buy something.
   tickets to Scotland for Christmas!

It was strange not to be home and with family for the holiday but what coud have been a horrible weekend of homesickness turned into a beautiful weekend with fun people. That being said, I still miss my family and friends like crazy. Here's to you!