I couldn’t believe it when I heard. Let me illustrate the scene. A French person. August. 18h45. Works in administration. Calls my boss. Gives her an email of the person working on my file. For those of you who have never dealt with French admin or visa issues, you have no idea who incredible this … Continue reading »
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Well Hello Again World!!!!
Where have I been? Honestly. I do not know why I have not been writing. I think it is a combo between the fact I have been incredibly busy and that I no longer can use an American keyboard very easily (damn French taking over my brain). This is the disadvantage of living here… French … Continue reading »
If there is a will, there is a way
It has been several months since I started down the path of trying to defeat the evil French administration. Although I would say I havent made great strides, every step (no matter how small), is getting my closer to staying here. It is such a frustrating system to be honest. I know I have gone … Continue reading »
In the Labyrinth of French Administration
6 places. Yep. Count ‘em. I have been 6 places. And 3 trips into Paris, (which I have to add is quite the journey from little ol’ Vaux). I need to change the status of my visa. Seems simple enough? I knew it would be difficult and a long process but I had no idea … Continue reading »
Making the unreal real
There are so many times that the au pairs talk about how we aren’t living a real life. I mean, if you think about it, it is quite silly. 20-something girl living in a stranger’s house in a foreign country spending up to 60 hours a week sometimes with kids and then trying to live … Continue reading »
Grève: One of the most important French words
“Its not France if someone isn’t striking.” Just another morning conversation with Sian. Both Sian and I attempt to hear the French news every morning but constantly have to battle the sounds of Edgar crying and Victor jumping about or asking for chocolat chaude. Today is now the sixth day of national protest. The French … Continue reading »
Arriving in Vaux-sur-Seine
I realize this blog is titled “A Year in Paris,” but I need to clarify something. I lied. I am not spending a year in Paris. I am spending a year in the French countryside and approximately 40 weekends in Paris. Always being honest when writing my blog, I knew I could not continue this … Continue reading »
My First Solo Adventure in the City of Lights
For those of you who knew me, you know that I do little to nothing by myself. I love people and I love to be around them 24/7. I mean, come on, living in a sorority house of 30 girls was my dream. Part of the reason I came to France was to become more … Continue reading »
Journey to the French Consulate
I don’t know how many of you (I write like there is actually a group of you to talk to…) have dealt with the French government but let me tell you it is not an easy task. In attempts to get my au pair visa I have jumped through hoops and tied to break through all of this French red tape in my way. It all started months ago when I was corresponding with my family to get my au pair contract… Continue reading »
Time is Ticking.
36 more days.
Thats it. Just a little over a month and my world is changed forever.
Sometimes there are days I am so excited and other days– especially when I look through a calendar– I get so much anxiety. I am leaving everything I know and love behind. That is the scary part… Continue reading »
