Greetings to
all!!! I pray the day is treating you
well.
Is it
necessary to pinch myself? I sit here
looking around the room and realize again….I am in Paris!!! There is something magical about this city. I understand all the hype that goes into
Paris!!! My son and I ventured across
the ocean to come to a land we have never explored before. How would the flight be? How would he be? What would he eat? That is the million dollar question. My son has a very limited palate….something unfortunately
he inherited from me (not now but as a kid).
We have managed to survive so far.
The food is only a small part however of this Parisian adventure. For him to experience another country,
another culture at an age that he will remember is a priceless opportunity for
me.
I often
wonder what my life would have been like had I experienced other countries at a
young age. I did chose to study Spanish
in college although I had no exposure to the language or culture outside of
high school Spanish. I would have moved
to Mexico had I not become pregnant with my son. Knowing that I have a love of languages naturally,
I wonder what would have been if at 12 yrs. old, I was able to see Europe?
I could see myself
living in Paris. The beautiful scenery,
the landscape. The fashion and
uniqueness of everyone walking down the street.
I love the play of dressy attire with tennis shoes and denim jackets. Smoking is like drinking water here…..very
interesting. I wonder how many people in
France have lung cancer. I tend to
believe not as many as in the US (percentage of people with cancer in
accordance to number of residents). I
think their tobacco is probably not as toxic as ours with lots of other things
added to it. I don’t know…..I will have
to research that.
It is a
social city. The restaurants are full of
people eating bread, olives, nuts and cheese while drinking wine. From early afternoon to late evening, it is as
if no one wants to go home. In the
summer, the days are light until late, late evening. With the early rise of the sun the markets
open, shop keepers are sweeping the sidewalks.
There are people out having café and croissants. The morning is just as active as the
evening. Everyone is stylish in their
own way. There is a sense of style that
resonates throughout the entire city.
For this
American girl, I am enjoying my adventures overseas. I am enjoying my time abroad. I am so grateful that I am able to share this
experience with my son. I am so blessed
to have friendships that transcend time and I am able to be here with my best
friend. I am so thankful for the freedom
of time to be able to be here. I am
humbled by the adventures I am able to take that so many are unable to
achieve. I am grateful that the good
LORD gave me this life. To HIM I give
honor and praise and appreciate the beauty of the world he created.
And so, GOD
willing, I will wake tomorrow and continue to explore this city….Paris!
Love you
all!!!!
