French Kiss?

So typically when you think of french kissing, what do you think? Random right.. or is it?

This has been just another week living in Frace. This weekend however there was a little twist, it was my birthday. It wasn't just any birthday, but my 21st. This is hilarious, it figures I woud turn 21 in a country where it doesn't matter.. haha If I have missed home, this would have been the weekend.

It was so different being away from home on my birthday. There are just some traditions, and rituals we do (my friends and family). It was kind of sad not being able to take part in that.

But with the help of my little chatoeu family, it was still a great birthday.

I love France because every where we went, if you tell them it's your day you get free stuff. Itwas a good time. I also keep receiving another gift, french kisses. Now prior to coming here I thought of the "french kiss," in totally differnt light than I do now.

It seems normal to see people greet by exchanging kisses on the cheeks. I consider those to be french kisses. Everyone would say Happy Birthday and give me a couple of those. By the end of the night it was normal to get a few pecks.

The cab ride home that evening proved to be very interesting. We were in there listening to music and chatting it up, having a good old time. I pulled the birthday card again in hopes of a discount, (it was worth a shot) haha. The cab driver goes, " Happyyy Birthday, 21 is a big deal in America. You need a kiss." Thinking he was referring to the cheek pecks, I was like ok. I turned my cheek. He said no and pointed to his mouth, he was trying to really "French kiss" me. I lost all composure. I worked my way out of that one. Now that's something I'll never forget!