First day in Rouen

Got an early start to the day to catch my 10:11 train. I had my usual scrambled eggs with protein and breakfast salad, packed...even washed my hair! Part way walking to the station, I got a text that the train will be 20 mins late. All good I think; I had 1 hour for a … Continue reading First day in Rouen →

Back to Paris for a friend’s bday

Got back into Paris on the 14th and it was a smooth ride. I was pretty much over lugging my suitcase though. Super heavy, cobblestone streets and not even actually using 1/2 of what I brought was frustrating! My friend S and M will chuckle when I tell them they were 100% correct that I … Continue reading Back to Paris for a friend’s bday →

Traveling and reading

It's been so nice to kick back and read. Just chillin out and going out to restaurants and reading. Or at the cafe reading. Or in the park reading. It's really helped to give me more to think about and in some way, escape more into another world and take me away from the planning … Continue reading Traveling and reading →

First impressions of Strasbourg

I'm not sure why Strasbourg deserves more than 1 post. I'll be here for about 3 days in total and was in Avignon for 6 but basically wrote about Avignon in 1 post even though it's probably my fav French city so far and one I could picture myself living in. I've been to a … Continue reading First impressions of Strasbourg →

Stop and smell the roses

It's been really nice to slow down and just be present. I felt really more like a human being than just a human doing (stuff). It was hard to adjust at first. I felt I should be planning my trip, reviewing what courses to do for professional and personal development, go and see stuff!, go … Continue reading Stop and smell the roses →

Week 1: Landing in Paris

TL, DR: almost lost my phone, almost had a heart attack, got to friend's place, her cat is happy with a new minion (ie: me). My dear friend R was up early and on time and drove me to the airport on May 8. I went to the AMEX lounge and it was very relaxing … Continue reading Week 1: Landing in Paris →

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! This is actually the default opening message, header of the post and quote... and photo.. but kinda works 🙂 . I'll be using this an online musing of sorts to commemorate/journal my time in France. It will be pretty much a stream of consciousness, unedited (well not really anyway) and just... … Continue reading The Journey Begins →