Have I told you that the Eiffel Tower is literally at the end of the street that my school library is on? I always laugh to myself and think, “Yep, that’s it. THE Eiffel Tower… at the end of my…
Paris Street Life: Disturbing Fashion Trends
Coming to Paris, I envisioned meeting funkified fashionistas on every corner; I pictured a city full of Carrie Bradshaws floating through their everyday lives leaving the rest us breathless in the wake of their fantastical clothing creations. Yes, you may…
funny
See that cat? You can find him painted on the sides of buildings all around town. It’s kind of like a Paris Where’s Waldo situation. You never know where he’ll be…just hanging out, watching the city speed by. Speaking of Where’s…
Pâques in Paris
For the Pâques (Easter) season, bakeries and chocolate shops all over France create incredible chocolate sculptures to sell and show in their store windows. The first time I came to Europe, I was amazed at the chocolate carvings I found in windows in…
le but
The goal (le but) for this weekend is to write, write, write. I have tons of work to do for my major projects that are due in two weeks. I hope you have more exiting plans than me this weekend. On…
Paris Street Life: the Rules
Wandering the streets of Paris foot loose and fancy free is wonderful, but as with any new beginning, ground rules are a good idea. Here are the ones I have learned to (mostly) live by: 1.Never leave home without your…