Here are my realistic goals for when I go abroad in less than two weeks:
Goals for London
Eat too many fish and chips.
Become part of the royal family
Find the spice girl bus
Attempt to be proper at tea time. (virtually impossible)

Goals for Paris
Get on a bike wearing a beret and carrying a baguette.
Eat fattening pastries every morning.
Pretend I’m fluent…
Watch the Eiffel tower at night with a glass of wine… most likely a bottle.

Goals for Italy
Attempt to speak the language. (strugs 09)
Eat pasta and pizza all day e’rday.
Become an Italian pop star over night (this is what dreams are made of).
Lose my passport