Life here seems more simple. Food is more natural and fresh, people don't move as fast and life seems overall pretty quiet. Except for the loud bickering that you inevitably hear coming out of every house you pass. I can't wait til I can actually understand all the eloquent tongue lashings. Health care is simple, there's history in the cobblestone, and love is in the air.
Maybe that's just because I am so lucky to have such an amazing tour guide. Ben is an inspiring man who is so fun and so kind. It's heartwarming to see him take pride in taking care of everyone and everything. He dispells the rumor that all French people are rude with his warm smile and honest candor. As long as you don't cut him off dans le rue. He shows glimpses of that French fierceness, which only adds to his charm and appeal.
Inevitably there are some things that I miss about America. Starbucks, my dear friends, and those trashy reality shows that became my guilty pleasure. Bad Girl's Club on TF1? Impossible! But instead I've gained Ice Tea Peche, an affinity with the Mediterranean Sea, and chocolate for breakfast.
It's the subtle differences in culture that make life unique all over the world. Even the ambulances sound different. But it's the similarities that bind us as a globe. The sound of children laughing is the same all over the world. The significance of exploring the global village is profound beyond comprehension. I have no more words, just feelings~
