
(Openair Market in Aix-en-Provence)
Do you ever feel the need to throw yourself a little pep rally? Whether it's a day at the spa to get ready for final exams, a day at the beach to gear up for your wedding planning, or just a long bath to muster the pep for another day in the office, a personal pep rally is often a good idea.
I am throwing myself a little "Go back to school for your Master's and Possibly Ph.D" pep rally this May or June. Although I'm not sure where I'll be going back to school, I can tell you that I'll be getting my Master's in Education /French in order to teach French. I am signed up to take the GRE on April 28th and I plan on being is school in August 2010.
So, my pep rally is coming in the form of a trip to France. My husband will probably not be able to come with me, so I am planning on doing it with a friend. I am thinking a trip to the South of France, maybe a little time in Paris will really get me back in Frenchy mode and motivated to go back to school!
I'm pretty thrilled about this prospect and looking to mark another 2010 destination off my list.

So here is a picture of the gorgeous city of Nice (pronounced like niece) to get us all in the spirit! I visited Nice many years ago when I was in high school and have always wanted to visit as an adult. It's French, beachy and feels like the landscape is straight out of a painting. Just too perfect!
I'll post my plans as they come together. Anyone have any tips for traveling through Provence/Cote D'Azur, please let me know! I'm so open to anything that might help me have a great trip and save a lil dough :)