Snapshots 3.05-11
Monday Kiddie bike race Tuesday Out at Versailles planning a new tour. Cold and rainy nonstop all day, then at the very end, the clouds parted over the king’s orange groves. Wednesday Troisiemiversary!! Celebrating my one year in France and our one year of friendship (we met on my 2nd day in Paris) – with […]
A French Caribbean Dinner: Chez Lucie
Last week, I dined in Martinique. Maygan & Kyle have been going to this place called Chez Lucie for a long time. It’s just around the corner from their apartment, and the owner is quite a character. He is infamous for his high pitched laugh and cartoon-y voice when he gets excited and friendly, which […]
Favorite Memories of My First Year in Paris: Spring 2011
I can and can’t believe that it’s been a year already. The first year here flew by at an incredible rate. At first it felt like it’d be FOREVER till I got to go home, or until a friend was coming to visit…and then next thing I knew, it was Christmas! In looking back over […]
Snapshots 2.27-3.04
Monday Cooked dinner with MK at her host family’s apartment while they were out of town. How about this tiny sweater-wearing poodle?? Tuesday Thank you note to the Catacombs director for giving me extra summer reservations. Very hard to come by. Wednesday Nothing counts on Leap Day, real life is for March! Thursday Leaving Maygan […]
It’s a Leap Day Miracle!
Last Wednesday, I was doing what most everyone else in the world was doing, celebrating the elusive February 29th as is a worldwide custom. If you haven’t seen the Leap Day William episode of 30 Rock, I’ll give you the 3 point synopsis. But please, do yourself a favor and watch it. 1. Leap Day […]
Snapshots 2.20-26
Monday Scavenger Hunt!!!! I specifically scheduled my flight back from Dallas to make it back in time for this. We got 15 or so new employees, so this was a team-building activity. The managers made up a team with plans to dominate the newbies, and we biked through the city constantly on the look out […]
The 30-in-30 Challenge
Last August 2nd, the unthinkable happened. I turned 30. It’s true, IT’S TRUE! In case you were wondering, I was perfectly content to be 28 for the rest of my life. The 20’s were GREAT! I loved every minute. At 25, you’re old enough to be taken seriously as an adult, but you’re still young […]
Snapshots 2.13-2.19
Dallas week, Paris weekend. Monday Double date with Steve & Mo. The kind of double date where I get two dates, jes! Tuesday Valentine’s wine & dessert with JP Wednesday Favorite fried rice & a long lunch talking life with Kelly. Lee’s birthday!! Thursday Working from Watermark w/ Boots & Erin, coffee with Brooke, followed […]
Snapshots 2.06-2.12
Monday Midnight at a birthday gathering. Professor McGonagall was there. Office disaster zone. Making some changes before the newbies start training tomorrow. Tuesday Flight to Dallas: Maybe my best flight so far. Right behind first class in that little section, mostly empty plane, whole row to myself, slept laying down for 4 hours, lots of […]
Snapshots 1.29-2.05
Monday Movie night: Broken wine openers, broken corks Tuesday Doing tour research out at Versailles on one the coldest days in 10 years. Bitterly, painfully cold. My February obsession, roasted brussel sprouts Wed Best tip from Julia: “Don’t crowd the mushrooms!” – Making beef bourgignon Thursday Meeting in the Marais at Musée du Carnavalet Model […]