It's official, I lost my virginity...

Let me tell you how it happened. It was friday night I had just gotten through with another frigid practice at around 10:30. We went out with coach to some of his friends party. Apparently there were a lot of single French flight attendents and they were having a little get together at one of their apartments. We got there and it literally didn't take but about five minutes til it happened. I hadn't even met the girl yet, nor got her name for that matter... this was then followed by two other random girls that I hadn't met yet either... I guess it's a French thing...


My social kiss greeting virginity had been taken by a flight attendent and followed quickly by some more. It is rather awkard when your used to a hand shake and maybe a side hug. I felt so weird having a girl I had never met kiss me on both cheeks. But it is better then the normal handshake I must say. Also though the French are best at it, but it is not that often that men kiss men like the video says. This is more so reserved for maybe special formal occasions between really close friends. I for instance have not seen this male greeting yet in France, but I'll be sure to let you know when that changes.

It was funny later when we were at the hockey players house, and Olivier's girlfriend did the same when she was leaving. We talked about it and apparently it's weird for them when they go to the US to extend a hand and shake. Roland said he has to catch himself because he often turns his check when departing or saying goodbye. The French have a customary type of handshake which is more so a wrap your hand around the thumb as they interlock instead of actually gripping the entire hand. It's more of like a greeting with your boys, but that's it. No following finger lock or "pounding", just a long lock. All of the guys do it and that has been another thing getting used to. It may just be amonst the younger guys, but everyone I have met so far does the same. It's tough because I'm used to the long handshakes in America with friends.

I went to Chateau de Versailles today... I will update you on that A demain....for now Bonne nuit.