La Vie en Rose

Update: Life in Paris

Sorry it's been a while. I've been without internet for about a week, and frankly I've been lazy. But here it goes.

My living situation: It's kind of as I thought. I am way out in the boonies, and in a modern apartment building. Not only that, but I'm with a single older/middle aged woman again, not the family with little children that I had hoped for. I admit, I was really disappointed at first, and definitely contemplated coming home a semester early, but I'm definitely getting used to it now. Sylvie is very nice, and she sings in a choir (and has helped her hosted students in the past find choirs and/or private lessons). She often has company for dinner which makes life more interesting, and last weekend she took me to her younger sister's 50th birthday party (which was the hippest party I've ever been to in my life. I'm starting to conclude that I'm very lame). At said party, I made friends with the sister's son's girlfriend, and we exchanged phone numbers. Hopefully I'll get to hang out with her again.

Paris: is amazing. I mean, it really is. It's been a little overwhelming trying to figure out places to eat and such, but I like it. I've been taking it slowly though. I walk around a lot, but I haven't gone crazy tourist and tried to see everything in a week. In fact, all I've really seen is Notre Dame and the Opera Garnier. No museums, no Tour Eiffel, no Montmartre. I mean, I have nine months to explore this place. I did happen to find the best ice cream in the world on Ile St Louis, so if you visit, I'll definitely take you there. Speaking of the Opera Garnier (I just actually came back from there), I peeked into Box 5!!! Ok, such a POTO dork, but it was seriously like a religious experience.

I've been going to the American Church in Paris the past two Sundays. I like it a lot, and actually ran into Whitworth BISPer folks there last weekend.

The weird thing about my current situation is that yes, I am in Paris, but I'm also living my normal life. So I'm trying to find the correct balance between enjoying this amazing city, and doing normal me stuff, like watching Veronica Mars on my computer.

Some cool things: My parents are coming to visit in like two weeks, and I'm really excited about that. Dad is actually going to visit again in November. Speaking of November, I have a ticket to fly to Austin, Texas for the weekend to go to Jeannie's wedding!! Love you Daddy and your frequent flier miles too! I'm currently looking for a dress to wear, and actually think I found one today on Rue Faubourg St Honore, but the boutique was closed. I'll head back tomorrow to try it on.

Classes: Not much to say on that subject. They start Tuesday, and I only have class three days a week. I actually have more consecutive days of weekend each week than I do classes.

I hope I'm auditioning for a choir.

I still miss you (and London people, I hope to visit you soon!)
<3 B