Just sitting here at a Starbucks enjoying a cup of good old 'real'
coffee. Believe it or not, going to Starbucks is my home away from
Paris. Starbucks Co. has done a good job at preserving the atmosphere
even in a foreign country. Lately I have been going to Paris alone
just to walk around, hit up a Starbucks, a nice park, or just simply to
do nothing. I find it quite relaxing.
coffee. Believe it or not, going to Starbucks is my home away from
Paris. Starbucks Co. has done a good job at preserving the atmosphere
even in a foreign country. Lately I have been going to Paris alone
just to walk around, hit up a Starbucks, a nice park, or just simply to
do nothing. I find it quite relaxing.
It is really weird thinking about how much time has past since I arrived here in France. It is really scary actually; my time here is almost to its halfway point. What a bizarre thought. Next semester is going to be a great new
semester of all new experiences, friends, and all that jazz. Again,
it feels strange knowing that all of the amazing friends and people
I have met here this fall won't be here in the spring. Next semester though
will definitely be a new one for me, one of new beginnings, continued
pursuits of learning about Europe, and just living life in the moment.
semester of all new experiences, friends, and all that jazz. Again,
it feels strange knowing that all of the amazing friends and people
I have met here this fall won't be here in the spring. Next semester though
will definitely be a new one for me, one of new beginnings, continued
pursuits of learning about Europe, and just living life in the moment.
For the past I don't know how many years, my life has been about
planning for the future, but coming abroad, I have decided, well re-
decided actually, that this year abroad is about living in the moment.
I absolutely loved my first semester here, but I can't say I have used
everyday to its fullest; I have to admit, some days were spent in bed,
doing nothing in my room, instead of being out and about in the city.
I was talking to Lauren about it and we thought about what everyone is
trying to do here: see and experience everything Paris has to offer,
all of it...in merely a semester. What a feat! Next semester I want
to slow it down a bit. I've realized I might not be able to see and do
absolutely everything in Paris, but the undiscovered wonders of this
amazing city will, in years to come, give me so many reasons to come
back. Imagine going to New York City or LA for an academic year... I
really doubt I could do it all. Why do I think I can in Paris? I mean,
I've lived in San Diego for 3 years and I still don't totally know it
well! Haha. Just this past year I discovered new parts I never knew
existed! I'm so optimistic I guess ;)
planning for the future, but coming abroad, I have decided, well re-
decided actually, that this year abroad is about living in the moment.
I absolutely loved my first semester here, but I can't say I have used
everyday to its fullest; I have to admit, some days were spent in bed,
doing nothing in my room, instead of being out and about in the city.
I was talking to Lauren about it and we thought about what everyone is
trying to do here: see and experience everything Paris has to offer,
all of it...in merely a semester. What a feat! Next semester I want
to slow it down a bit. I've realized I might not be able to see and do
absolutely everything in Paris, but the undiscovered wonders of this
amazing city will, in years to come, give me so many reasons to come
back. Imagine going to New York City or LA for an academic year... I
really doubt I could do it all. Why do I think I can in Paris? I mean,
I've lived in San Diego for 3 years and I still don't totally know it
well! Haha. Just this past year I discovered new parts I never knew
existed! I'm so optimistic I guess ;)
On the bright side, at least Paris feels like home now :) and every
time I get on the metro, I just love the feeling of living the big
city life.
time I get on the metro, I just love the feeling of living the big
city life.
Written on my iPod Touch...please excuse any errors or the weird format ;)
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