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How A Protestant American Experienced A French First Communion

I have something wonderful to share. On Sunday, my kiddo invited me to his First Communion. I’d never been to a First Communion seeing as how I’m Protestant, not Catholic – and it was simply beautiful. Set at Madeleine in the center of Paris and done completely in French (obviously), it was so great gettingContinue reading “How A Protestant American Experienced A French First Communion”

Take a moment

I just witnessed the most heartbreaking moment I’ve experienced since moving to Paris. As I was going into the metro to get back home from running errands this morning, I saw a man literally on his knees in the stairwell, tears in his eyes, mumbling what I can only imagine is an apology. This manContinue reading “Take a moment”

Star Wars Audition

Currently I am en route to Chicago to audition for Star Wars Episode VII. Man, I gotta say that I love this life I live. If I had one piece of advice to give to people, it would be to take advantage of every opportunity handed to you. And if there isn’t an opportunity, makeContinue reading “Star Wars Audition”

And the countdown begins…

One week. That’s it. One week from now I’ll be on a plane hating life because I’m no longer in France. I can’t even describe how I feel when I start to think about leaving this place. I know I’ve missed home at times throughout this trip but now I can’t even imagine leaving. IContinue reading “And the countdown begins…”

Becoming Humbled

Happy thoughts of a humbled girl. Well, I finally have a moment to myself to relax and think about things. Since summer began, I’ve been working full-time, doing a part-time internship and trying to spend as much time as possible with my family and friends. So far, all is successful; got my first paycheck today,Continue reading “Becoming Humbled”