On another note, I think it's about time I head back to the states. I've caused more than enough damage for one year.

Ginger apple tea, figue cookies and a snooze . . . if only it were to be

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Brief reprieve from reality

Weekend photos!

I went to Aix en Provence this weekend to visit Geoffrey. We visited a little village called Baux de Provence on Friday, went sailing on Saturday and explored Aix on Sunday.

Unfortunately, I don't have much time to give details. The photos sort of say it all.

It's (almost) the weekend!

The last few days have been really intense with projects. I have one last one to complete before I head off for a long weekend in Aix-en-Provence tomorrow where I'll have only two projects to work on for Monday. Ohh. Is it sad that I think a working weekend with only two projects is exciting? Hmm.

I'm sorry I haven't posted much recently. All I've had to talk about is microfinance remittance services for migrants, waste exchange evaluations, accounting, revision work for a consulting firm and CSR guidelines for cooperative banks. Exciting!

I'll have some excitement to report after this weekend, j'espère, and a few photos.

Amber waves of grain

Spencer modeling my grandma's amazingly "patriotic" blanket.
Thanks grandma!

Spencer coined this "country mouse, city mouse"

More birthday picnic photos

I think somebody likes me (blush)

Clarification

My dad brought up a point that needed clarified in my previous post. (thanks Dad!) In my cruise ship analogy, it seemed that nationalized health care would always be more expensive. While nationalized health (or a cruise) care can seem expensive up front, it can often be a cost saver in the long run. You MAY be able to figure out a cheaper system on your own, particularly if you have amazingly good health (and luck), but that means taking on a considerable amount of risk if you don't want to spring for good insurance.