With nothing inticing to do at this early Parisian hour, I decided to come give an update. This morning when I woke up (unfortunately at 5:30 Paris time) I went to turn on the lights in my hostel room, only to experience a loud pop and a crack of light. I'm not sure what that means in France, but ... Read More about La recherche de la lumière
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Things I've Learned in the Past Hour
People will think you're American if: 1. You don't know where you're going. 2. You ask where you can get a portable disponible 3. An old woman hands you a flyer on the street and you say merci and walk away. Then she runs after you asking for les pieces and scowls when you say you don't have ... Read More about Things I've Learned in the Past Hour
Mais l'importance n'est pas la chute, c'est l'atterrissage
For most people, fear of flying comes out of actually flying. Take off, landing, turbulence. For me, however, TSA and the French consulate and border patrol are far more intimidating. Yesterday I left for Paris from Washington. I knew I was getting close to my gate and the other European flights ... Read More about Mais l'importance n'est pas la chute, c'est l'atterrissage
Fleece Riot
When I was little, I thought Black Friday got its name from all the crowds--so many people that you couldn't see anything. Though as I grew older I learned it was actually about money, my experiences Thursday night-Friday morning have convinced me that as a child, I was pretty wise. I thought that ... Read More about Fleece Riot
Not Related to Thanksgiving
Countdown: 46 days. Comprehensive countdown: 7 papers, 2 finals, and one intimidating appointment at the French consulate. In a little over a month, I'll be saying au revoir to America and salut to mes amis en France. AND I AM SO EXCITED. Granted, I'm absolutely drowning in paperwork right now, ... Read More about Not Related to Thanksgiving
I'm on fire, and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
After spending last weekend prancing around Embassy Row and its surrounding area in Washington, I decided Georgetown is where I want to live when I reach real-world status. Coffee? $3. The Jungle, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Anna Karenina, In Cold Blood, and a cocktail recipe book? $7. Coffee, ... Read More about I'm on fire, and now I think I'm ready to bust a move