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Monday, October 5, 2009 at 9:26pm Edit Note Delete
Paris Diary's.
It seems like four weeks has turned into four months. I have done so much in one month it is hard to understand how I did it.
I could write forever really...about the things I have seen, done...the people I have mett, all of my struggles etc etc. But I have decided that if you really want to know in more detail about any of these things..just ask. I promised a few of you I would write a summary. So this is my Summary.
I landed in Paris with a sunrise. The twinkle of Paris gave me hope. I stayed up for two days- and recovered with no jet lag. My room is pink here. My sheets are pink, walls, accessories. Quite typical "girl wanting to move to Paris" type room, I love it.
I live on a cloud- st.cloud. Garches to be exact, a suburb outside of Paris. I live ontop of Paris really, you can see the Eiffel tower no problem. I live with a beautiful family. Ilana and I do fashion shows, and dance. Nathan and I play soccer and play tennis. Eva and I look after dolls and learn about the world (colors, shapes, animals). Michelle and Alain are wonderful parents and people who are helping me discover a new life!I ride a shiny red bike to the train station every day. It is downhill the entire way so I do not have pedal once, coming home can be tricky.
I buy flowers alot. Carry them through Paris! I buy big scarves, big boots, big jewelry. My IPod is my best friend on the metro, keeping me away from french men and reality at times when I do not want it.I have mett some amazing girls who keep me laughing and learning! They save me at 4AM from bad men when I get lost...eat creps with me and explore.
Espresso is a must in the morning. Yogurt has become a regular diet...along with bread and vegetables. I am a vegetarian here (almost)...my family does not eat meat.
I can't count how many times I have aimlessly wandered through Paris with no place to go..yet always end up somewhere special.
I have seen mona lisa, notre dame, luxenbourg gardens, st martin canal, bastille, opera garnier, arc de triumph,countless museums, countless restaurants,...sometimes I have to tell myself to slow down for I want to not waste time and do everything!I write in my journal daily...write poetry in the sun and sketch. Inspiration comes from the feeling of this city.
My French is coming slowly. I started classes today. It is taught in French however I have been told that is the best way to learn.
I was thrown into this city deaf.
My eyesight is the only way I survived.
Watching people get on the trains/metros...watching how cards work, how to exit. Observation is key!Walking is essential here. Along with a look of hatrid. Do not smile at anyone you do not know. I must remember that! If you do..it opens up a flood gate of interrogation.
Wine is cheap! Cakes are plenty and espresso is a companion.
Dogs are dirty.
Beggers beg at every street corner.
The rich carry chanel and louis vuitton shopping bags hoping someone notices.
Art flourishes.
Music matters.
Style matters.
Time is your enemy. Wear a watch at all times.
I do not know why I came here. I can not pin point the exact reason. I know I have fallen in love with this strange city which belongs to me now. Even if I fly home to Canada tomorrow I feel like Paris will never leave me. Although it is hard, with a new challenge everyday- I feel I have grown in one month more than I did throughout all of last year.
Paris is Paris. Changes every day.Who knows- tomorrow I could feel entirely different. For now, this is me, my update.For those who know I love them- keep in touch. I love reading about your lives!
We are all still under the same sun, although mine sets much earlier.
Bonne Nuit!
xoxo.Laura.
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Monday, October 5, 2009 at 9:26pm Edit Note Delete
Paris Diary's.
It seems like four weeks has turned into four months. I have done so much in one month it is hard to understand how I did it.
I could write forever really...about the things I have seen, done...the people I have mett, all of my struggles etc etc. But I have decided that if you really want to know in more detail about any of these things..just ask. I promised a few of you I would write a summary. So this is my Summary.
I landed in Paris with a sunrise. The twinkle of Paris gave me hope. I stayed up for two days- and recovered with no jet lag. My room is pink here. My sheets are pink, walls, accessories. Quite typical "girl wanting to move to Paris" type room, I love it.
I live on a cloud- st.cloud. Garches to be exact, a suburb outside of Paris. I live ontop of Paris really, you can see the Eiffel tower no problem. I live with a beautiful family. Ilana and I do fashion shows, and dance. Nathan and I play soccer and play tennis. Eva and I look after dolls and learn about the world (colors, shapes, animals). Michelle and Alain are wonderful parents and people who are helping me discover a new life!I ride a shiny red bike to the train station every day. It is downhill the entire way so I do not have pedal once, coming home can be tricky.
I buy flowers alot. Carry them through Paris! I buy big scarves, big boots, big jewelry. My IPod is my best friend on the metro, keeping me away from french men and reality at times when I do not want it.I have mett some amazing girls who keep me laughing and learning! They save me at 4AM from bad men when I get lost...eat creps with me and explore.
Espresso is a must in the morning. Yogurt has become a regular diet...along with bread and vegetables. I am a vegetarian here (almost)...my family does not eat meat.
I can't count how many times I have aimlessly wandered through Paris with no place to go..yet always end up somewhere special.
I have seen mona lisa, notre dame, luxenbourg gardens, st martin canal, bastille, opera garnier, arc de triumph,countless museums, countless restaurants,...sometimes I have to tell myself to slow down for I want to not waste time and do everything!I write in my journal daily...write poetry in the sun and sketch. Inspiration comes from the feeling of this city.
My French is coming slowly. I started classes today. It is taught in French however I have been told that is the best way to learn.
I was thrown into this city deaf.
My eyesight is the only way I survived.
Watching people get on the trains/metros...watching how cards work, how to exit. Observation is key!Walking is essential here. Along with a look of hatrid. Do not smile at anyone you do not know. I must remember that! If you do..it opens up a flood gate of interrogation.
Wine is cheap! Cakes are plenty and espresso is a companion.
Dogs are dirty.
Beggers beg at every street corner.
The rich carry chanel and louis vuitton shopping bags hoping someone notices.
Art flourishes.
Music matters.
Style matters.
Time is your enemy. Wear a watch at all times.
I do not know why I came here. I can not pin point the exact reason. I know I have fallen in love with this strange city which belongs to me now. Even if I fly home to Canada tomorrow I feel like Paris will never leave me. Although it is hard, with a new challenge everyday- I feel I have grown in one month more than I did throughout all of last year.
Paris is Paris. Changes every day.Who knows- tomorrow I could feel entirely different. For now, this is me, my update.For those who know I love them- keep in touch. I love reading about your lives!
We are all still under the same sun, although mine sets much earlier.
Bonne Nuit!
xoxo.Laura.
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