Category Archives: The Nanny Chronicles

Bucket Lists!

It has occurred to me that after living in Paris for seven weeks, I should start a bucket list. Or two. So, I’m starting two. I think that having a specific list of things to explore and admire while living in Europe will make this experience even more wonderful. Here are my two bucket lists thatContinue reading “Bucket Lists!”

Nobody said it’d be easy.

Well. I’m finally ready to admit it (although those close to me already hear this constantly). I miss home. Like reeeally bad. I knew it’d be a struggle to move an ocean away from everyone I love but I never imagined it’d be this hard. Don’t get me wrong, I love Paris and don’t wishContinue reading “Nobody said it’d be easy.”

My birthday as a real life Princess

Words cannot express how wonderfully blessed I feel right now after the beautiful weekend that I had. It was completely surreal. I guess I’ll start at the beginning and tell the story of my 23rd birthday spent in Paris. It all began on Thursday when I received a HUGE package from my parents for myContinue reading “My birthday as a real life Princess”

France is determined to kill me.

Alright so there have been a few developments over the past week in my life in Paris. And I’ve concluded that the city, or mainly my apartment building, is trying to kill me. Here’s what happened. First incident: A few days ago I was trapped in a very small elevator. With two men. With suitcases.Continue reading “France is determined to kill me.”

Men, According to an 11 Year Old

I just have to document this hilarious story before I forget. S pretty much summed up the way that women feel about men in two sentences and she’s only 11. While discussing her crush with me at the snack table: S: (in adorable broken English) “I like him.. But I no like him.” Me: “Bahahahaha!Continue reading “Men, According to an 11 Year Old”

To All My Americans Whom I Love Back Home: Birthday List!

Alright people. My birthday is coming up in two and a half weeks, so that means all of you who love me have just enough time to buy and send me wonderful presents that will make me feel all warm and fuzzy and loved while I’m an ocean away. So I thought I’d go ahead andContinue reading “To All My Americans Whom I Love Back Home: Birthday List!”

Caution: “Piano Bar” does not mean the same thing in France as it does in the US

So tonight ends my second weekend here in Paris and I spent it with Tessa again. We had a wonderful time full of food, walks, scary movies and creepy men. Oh and a strip club. I guess I might as well explain that last sentence. Okay, so last weekend when Tessa came into the city,Continue reading “Caution: “Piano Bar” does not mean the same thing in France as it does in the US”

Missing Home

Going off of that last post, I’ve come to realize just how much I miss home. So, here’s a list of the Top Ten Things Megan Misses From America: 1) Mom, Dad, Bro, Grandparents, Babies 2) REAL milk 3) Mexican food 4) My lovely besties 5) My car 6) Yoga pants 7) My church 8) Pancheros/HuHotContinue reading “Missing Home”

Getting attached

Alright. So I’ve been here for about two weeks now and I’m starting to get really attached to my kiddos. I love their good morning hugs when I come walking into the flat and our good night cuddles before I leave for the day too. And right now they’re both in school and I’m justContinue reading “Getting attached”