With all the relaxing on the beaches of St. Tropez, drinking champagne in Cannes, and lounging in Nice, there was no real meditation during my trip.  However I did appreciate the fact that I could enjoy my time in France with great friends, while knowing not everyone gets this luxury.  It was not one of the craziest, or indulgent trips I have taken, but in times where you hear of natural disasters, recession hitting families, and the lack of basic health care to citizens I really feel grateful for my life.  Sometimes you need to take the time out and be thankful for what you have.