I do not love Paris in the springtime right now. Cold, rainy, gray. I am curious when spring will actually start to show. It is quite tough to enjoy the ‘beauty’ of Paris in the spring when you don’t want to go outside due to crappy weather. Here’s to hoping April showers bring May flowers… … Continue reading »
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On the Roller coaster of Normalcy
When you move abroad, everything changes. It’s inevitable. The longer you stay the longer the weird foreign things start to become your normal. Sadly, there are things that in the bottom of my soul I think are normal that my American friends have to remind me that they aren’t. I guess I should first clarify … Continue reading »
5 nice Frenchies… 1 Day…. C’est pas possible!
Here it goes. Yes another French administration post. I am sure you all love reading these as much as I love going to these places but hey, its part of the experience. Whenever anyone asks me with that sparkle in their eye about moving to wonderful and romantic Paris, I can’t help but ask if … Continue reading »
It Doesn’t Get Better
When I was jumping through hoops and going through endless obstacle course to get my work visa last year, I thought that a large part of the problem was my lack of French. Although I knew the French administration was notorious, by expats and natives alike, for being inefficient, difficult, and downright impossible, I did … Continue reading »
I am so excited [No French translation]
I think I overuse the phrase “I am so excited.” This realization came about when I floundered for French words to explain my emotion because the direct translation of it is far from what I mean. Part of me thinks it is because French people don’t get excited. Why have a way of saying something … Continue reading »
Inspiration
I find my self looking forward to each season. Paris has many sides to it and honestly I can find beauty in every one. I never really had this feeling before as I never really lived anywhere with seasons, but I find myself pleased to bundle up and wear my winter clothes.I actually think it … Continue reading »
Christmas Markets and Fake Winter
This may be a case of you-always-want-what-you-cant-have, but it doesn’t feel quite like winter yet. I understand the weirdness of this statement coming from a native Californian and I am not sure if living in France has corrupted me, but I want snow and I want to be freezing when walking around Christmas markets. Yes, … Continue reading »
Speaking French, Saying Goodbye, and My Future
Life has been crazy busy lately. And I love it. I have always been someone who thrives off of being busy. It is incredible the limited amount of time you have when you work 40 hours a week. I alluded to it in a past post but I honestly do not have time to do … Continue reading »
Using an Elevator for Dummies
It is time that I got it out. It has been long enough that I have let this boil inside of me and now it needs to be put out there for all to see. The closest metro exit to me happens to be an elevator. I rarely take it because, well, the following story … Continue reading »
Independent or Selfish?
I have recently realized that moving alone to a foreign country has realigned my priorities and interests. I mean, I believe I have always been somewhat independent but lately I have noticed how much this whole independence thing has been kicked up a few notches. I have only had to look out for myself for a … Continue reading »
