When I was in France during the summer of 2010, I kept a list in my journal of things I learned while I was there. Some of these things are serious or spiritual, some are funny, some have to do with French culture, some about surfing...Anyway, I thought I'd share of the things I learned here. Enjoy!
*Dogs are more than just pets in France, and they are allowed the freedom to poop on the sidewalk. (Seriously, no pooper-scoopers in France, so watch your step!)
*A grommit is a young, inexperienced surfer. (Although I think it's defined more by lack or experience than age.)
*God is working in Europe, whether people realize it or not.
*Soccer (aka football) is NOT my ideal spectator sport. (A whole summer of the World Cup and I'm still not a convert. I'll take American football over European any day.)
*How to avoid looking at naked people on the beach. (On French beaches women go topless, kids run around naked, and people have no qualms about stripping down to change where they are no changing rooms.)
*There is a right way and a wrong way to slice bread.
*"Aussie" is pronounced like the "Ozzy" in Ozzy Osbourne, not like "Ah-see."
*How to share a small living space with four other people for 8 weeks and not commit murder. (This is a true life skill. Think about it: 3 girls. 2 guys. 1 bathroom.)
*Being a servant (of Jesus, of people) is not about letting people boss you around or walk all over you, it's about love--willingly sacrificing your own needs or desires for the good of someone else.
God bless!
