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• Grazie a La Pizza

  

  It's true, I loved nearly moment I spent in Brittany and was overjoyed "home" to Paris afterwards. I've still been missing New York though. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Fall Break in Bretagne, Part 3

  

  As the sun set in Plagasnou (please read part 2 if you haven't yet), Marie and Amy took one last hike along the water while I stayed inside with a migraine. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Fall Break in Bretagne, Part 2

  

  Now where was I? Ah yes, a sunset drive to Plagasnous. If you're just catching up on the fall break recap, please feel free to read part 1 first. Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Fall Break in Bretagne, Part 1

  

  As a result of more pressing (and, let's be serious, important) matters like the American presidential election and Hurricane relief in New York, I've failed... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Americana Burgers & Fries

  

  Last night, before Barack Obama won his second term in the White House, I took a red, cherry-flavored shot of vodka with a friend from New York and another... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• How Are You?

  

  Safe, warm, and comfortable, I hope. On Tuesday morning, following Hurricane Sandy's damage to the New York metropolitan area, I sent 20+ emails to various... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Because It Matters

  It's almost funny that both times I've legally been able to vote for the next president of the United States, I've been outside the country. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Venture off the Beaten Path

  

  Last Saturday, myself and about a dozen other students boarded a bus to Bayeux. You may not have heard of this small town in Normandy, but many visitors come... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• the Observer

  

  During the academic parts of my time in London, we spoke a lot about branding. I'd never been interested in advertising, public relations, or marketing in the... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Good to Be Back

  

  Get ready... I'm about to "glorify busy". For as brilliant (yes, trying to sound British) as last weekend was, I returned to Paris with quite the insane week. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Via Eurostar

  

  Did I tell you I went to London this past weekend? This photo may have given it away. I was especially excited because it was my first getaway since moving to... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Friends That Stick

  

  The other night, at a new friend's birthday party, another guest and I were discussing how hard it is to make friends in Paris. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• to Move Or to Stay

  

  That is the question. I have fallen in love with my neighborhood and I feel more at home in ma chambre de bonne than ever, but it is truly an imperfect... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Cette Week-end

  

  At 6:15pm on Thursday evening, my weekend began. It went as follows... [Thursday, 7pm: aperitif with a birthday girl at Verjus à vin] [Thursday, 8:30pm:... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• How to Dine Solo

  

  I love having Fridays off. In college I was lucky enough to only ever have four days of classes per week. Unfortunately or not, in grad school that translates t... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Organic Paris

  

  France isn't just a country that appreciates meal time, it's also a country that frowns upon many of the practices that have, in my humble opinion, spoiled the... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Allons-y

  

  About one year ago today, I was very unhappy. I felt embarrassingly restless in New York and regettably dissatisfied with work. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• the Best Thing I've Eaten Thus Far

  

  As of today, I've been living in Paris, France for one month. Crazy, huh? What's funny is that of all the questions I've been asked since I've arrived, the... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• in Search of an Authentic Paris

  

  On December 27th, 2006, I saw Paris for the first time. I can't say I didn't know what to expect though. According to a recent T Magazine article by Elaine... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Au Revoir, Kilos

  

  I've lost weight since moving to Paris. How annoying is that statement, huh? And yet... I have no idea how it happened! I've been eating well to the extent... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL