My interest in France and French culture became strong in high school. I took two years of language for college requirements, despite my first choice of French, I was encouraged to take Spanish, so I did. But I was not satisfied. I decided to take beginning French my senior year, I had to fulfill my heart's desire. The French classroom in my high school was [...]
This week I have been on a staycation. My plans were to relax, enjoy the beautiful weather, exercise, and get up early. Well the get up early part is not working out so well. I've been staying up till 1am every night and sleeping in late. I do love the morning time however my true [...]
Last weekend had brunch today at Cafe Chloe. I decided to get out of my neighborhood and headed downtown. Maybe not the best idea as there was a baseball game, but I got lucky with parking. I was heading there myself but happened to bump into good friends on my way and they joined me for a lovely afternoon. This [...]
My own copyLast year I came across an Instagram page and website called Falling Off Bicycles. I was instantly attracted to the vivid colors of the photos. The photographer captures gorgeous scenes from France and Netherlands. In my search I found the photographer to be an author in collaboration with other women in My Paris Story Living, Loving and [...]
I've had started a class recently to remind myself the benefits of mindfulness. This poem conveys the attitude to cultivate a meditation experience. The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain [...]
To be my truest self, follow with what I know, not what I think. With many recent changes in my life, that were difficult, I needed to get back to myself. What do I dream of? France, makeup, dessert! I've decided it's time to work toward my goal of traveling to France again. In the meantime, well, learn [...]
