Paris, it's month 11 and the end of our love affair is near. Like any couple, we had our ups and downs, our moments of fervent passion followed by those of bitter hatred, but I think overall we had a good run. So, it's time to take a step back and reflect on the hots and not-so-hots of life in the city of lights...Hots:
- Culture (The plethora of activities (museums, parks, concerts, etc.) still gives me butterflies.)
- Student Discounts (Yay for being young in a city that believes you shouldn't have to pay for anything if you are under 26)
- Relaxin' (Lingering 2 hours over a cup of coffee, or dining with friends until the wee hours of the morning is a lifestyle pace I'm going to miss dearly)
- Public Transportation (Easy, affordable, the city at your doorstep, and the best of all no LA traffic)
Not-so-Hot:
- Parisian Superiority Complex (Would it really hurt to fake a smile every now & then?)
- Metro Stikes (Like the boy who cried wolf, striking every single week for being "agressed" kind of makes it seem like you are just being babies. Or don't want to work.)
- Dogs Pooping on Sidewalks and Men Peeing in the Streets (I just don't get it)
- No Airconditioning? (Say it with me... climatisation. Why is it so hard? Ok, at least give me ice in my drink.)
6 comments:
take full advantage of your last few weeks. reading your post gave me butterflies remembering my last few weeks in our beloved city. you will miss it. i can assure you of that. thank you for sharing your time there with all of us.
Tamara, I'm going to miss you!! I'm so glad for La Sorbonne and our introduction and equally glad for the time we spent picnicking this weekend! Bon courage in your new life in the Big Apple - no doubt you'll take it by storm as you did to the City of Lights. Look me up in Austin (or Paris...who knows where we'll be). You're always welcome chez nous!
Et, comme ils disent, we'll always have Paris!
Bises.
Thanks Seth :)
Sarah- it was so great roaming Paris together! I'm sure we'll meet up again somewhere, someday. The same goes for you and Gui in New York.
Until next time...
Amazing photograph. I hope to go there some day myself :D
My heart aches for you as you say goodbye to Paris! However, you have had a truly wonderful experience, and it will live in your heart forever. You will love New York, Tamara!
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