Flying Tree

One of my friends made this observation:

The only question left about your blog is whether you consider yourself a plant or a baby bird.

I'd say I'm a flying tree, pictured here:

Not quite practical, I guess, but rather fun :-)

On another note, I received an email today from my French exchange student, Emilie! Ten years ago I visited her family in the small town of Saint-Maur, north of Paris. My fifteen-year-old self wasn't so excited about visiting France (since I didn't speak any French and I was extremely shy), but I ended up having a great time with Emilie's sweet family in their beautiful farmhouse. I'm hoping to meet up with Emilie while I'm on her side of the world this summer.

Me in France in 2000

What's worse than wearing a fanny pack?

Wearing one under your clothes...