Waking up in the UK for the second day in a row was wonderful today. After exploring the village of Oldbury yesterday, I went into the city to explore Bristol today. I discovered that it resembles my college town of Columbia, Mo so much. The vibe was so chilled out and laid back that IContinue reading “Exploring Bristol and Discovering Family Heritage”
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Discovering England’s Quaintest Little Village
As of last night, I no longer live in Paris and am traveling the U.K. for about two weeks. This first week I’m staying with Gemma in her village of Oldbury and I have to say, it’s actually like a dream. Let’s start off with Gem’s house. It’s actually how I picture my life whenContinue reading “Discovering England’s Quaintest Little Village”
The Completion of My Paris Bucket List
I did it! I finished ALL of my Paris Bucket List! ..except for three items I couldn’t afford as a poor nanny. The last few items on my list were not easy in the slightest. The first, and one I’m most excited about, is seeing the entirety of the Louvre. I did that. IContinue reading “The Completion of My Paris Bucket List”
How Paris Changed My Life
I remember the first time I thought about it. I remember thinking, “This is crazy.. I’d never actually do it..” And then I remember realizing that actually nothing made more sense to me than moving to Paris. After just one year, my time in Paris has changed me. I’ve grown into a completely different being.Continue reading “How Paris Changed My Life”
Goodbyes are the Hardest Part..
I knew when I moved to Paris, that I would get attached and it’d be hard to move away. I knew that after spending a year of my life with a family separate from my own and caring for children who weren’t mine, I’d find it difficult to leave. I knew that I’d fall moreContinue reading “Goodbyes are the Hardest Part..”
The Beginning of Goodbyes: An Au Pair’s Last Two Weeks on the Job
This week was a spectacular one. My host parents were out of town for the second half of the week so I spent 72 straight hours with my kiddos. And on top of that, my oldest kid S got out of school last week so she was completely free all day every day. Most auContinue reading “The Beginning of Goodbyes: An Au Pair’s Last Two Weeks on the Job”
Fête de la Musique 2015
Every year on June 21, France has a party. And I mean a big party. A music party. The entire country explodes in harmony all afternoon and evening and the experience is magnificent. Basically, there’s a band playing on every corner of every city and you just walk around indulging in the melodies. It’s insanelyContinue reading “Fête de la Musique 2015”
Escaping City Life: A Day Trip to Normandy’s Capital
It’s always so nice to get out of the city and explore more of what France has to offer. Coming from a small town, sometimes living in such a huge city is a bit overwhelming for me. So, whenever I have a chance to get away for a bit, I take full advantage. Yesterday, IContinue reading “Escaping City Life: A Day Trip to Normandy’s Capital”
Tackling (Most of) My Paris Bucket List in One Week
Since moving to Paris almost a year ago, I’ve had a bucket list to complete that I’ve slowly been adding to throughout my time here. And last week, I was able to cross off four more things. So, I’m almost done with my list! Just a few more things left.. But for now, I’ll tell youContinue reading “Tackling (Most of) My Paris Bucket List in One Week”
Père Lachaise: A Guide to Paris’ Most Famous Cemetery
Have you ever had the urge to just grab a horror novel and leisurely stroll through a cemetery? Perusing the graves, book in hand, admiring the beauty of each grave? No? Just me then? Well okay.. Let’s go ahead and change that right now. I’m about to walk you through the most famous Parisian cemeteryContinue reading “Père Lachaise: A Guide to Paris’ Most Famous Cemetery “
The Wandering Sunflower 