Wait, how did I get invited to this dinner party with the college fashionistas of France?
As I sip my creme de framboise bubbly, I ponder this question.
Seated around a patio table in the backyard of this french maison, Mark, Krystal and I stare back and forth at one another in states of shock and bliss. French phrases fly threw the air as I try to grasp them to make sense of the conversation. Mark and I exchange quizical looks, indicating our loss, and quickly join into the English conversation with Anthony, a French guy who is eager to learn more about America.
Lucy explains the drink to Mark
Lucy and her drink concoction - delicious!
As Mark and Krystal are also from California and live in the dorms with me, this casual hang out with french people our age, nonetheless at a house, is hard to come by. Somehow these two hit the jack pot one night a few weeks back when they met Anthony, Lucy and their friends in downtown Dijon. Lucky for me, this time I got to tag along with them all to this gathering that Lucy was holding at her parent's house last night.
Given no other information other than to meet up with Anthony, Lucy and their friends at H&M, it was quite a pleasant surprise to find out that we would be joining them for a BBQ at a house. A house! After living in a dorm room for the past two and a half weeks, and 3.5 for Mark and Krystal, you can bet our giddiness to eat a home cooked meal, with all the amenities of a home.
As it turned out, everyone at the gathering worked together at H&M in Dijon, and all except for Lucy and Anthony only spoke French. So while many conversations were not enjoyed by all, we all found a way to communicate and have a good time. The most amusing connection that we shared, was our appreciation for 90's American TV shows. It seems that some of our worst soap operas are a hit over here... and showing up 10-15 years late. But hey, they're enjoyed at least!
So after drinking and eating a great meal of sausage, pork tenderloin, fries, salad, and bread, it was time to leave this good company. Lucky for me, it'll be easy to find them, as I frequent H&M...
Krystal and Lucy with the frite machine!
Cheers!
Thanks for the party Bud, I felt like I was there with you. Wonderful commentary and pictures. Looks like a fun group.
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHH Laura! It's sunday evening and I'm depressed as every sunday ... I was reading your blog and then I ended up on your post about H&M and the BBQ at my parent's house! I am so happy that you wrote something about that night because I really enjoyed the time we spent all together and especially this night was one of my favorite 2010 summer night . I am really happy that you also spent a great time with us!
ReplyDeletexoxo Bisous