Paris!

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!!!!