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• Day 75: En Route to New York: Part II.

  

  I snuck back into Paris after the airport back to Phil's house to spend a quiet evening alone before returning back to the airport in the morning. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 74: En Route to New York: Part I.

  

  The first half of my day started off blissfully. The sun was peeking through the clouds, Sébastien had picked up custard filled pastries for breakfast and helpe... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 73: Listen to Your Mother.

  

  Illustration by CarolineI woke up yesterday from a late afternoon nap to my phone ringing from an out of area number. Out of area means only one thing. My... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 72: Go to The Bahamas.

  

  After last night's turn of events, I slept in until 1pm from emotional exhaustion. Not knowing how to pass this Sunday that would be otherwise spent going to th... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 71: Have Weenie Envy.

  I had a drink with Monsieur Flâneur tonight. I know, bad news. And as usual, he made it as difficult as possible to actually see the plans through. Plans that h... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 DIARIES, LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 69: Ladiez Nite.

  

  The weather has been just awful for the past week where I have been staying in wearing sweaters and slippers sipping on red wine. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 68: Be A Man.

  My boss who I like to call in my head, Tom Hanks had invited me to a little going away dinner to say thank you for my time at his company and to wish me luck... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 67: See Paris Through 'Both Sides Now'...

  

  Paris is like a pendulum that swings from the stereotypical visions of La Vie en Rose to the rough and dark side of the city. Moments between the two can... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 66: Have A Surprise Date!

  

  This afternoon, I received a text from Sebastien asking if I was free this evening. I didn't have much planned, just organizing and making the most of my last... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 65: Mambo Italiano.

  Since moving to France and having more free time than a busy 9-8 work schedule as well as the fierce combination of being broke and not having a microwave, I... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 64: Move Out.

  

  I don't understand Paris in the Summer. This is my second one and like last year, I'm cold. I'm wearing a thick sweater, jeans and my Franprix velour ballet... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 63: Love at the Rinse Cycle.

  I woke up this morning feeling hungover from my night of excitement but I didn't have a drop to drink after our lunch. I was exhausted from being on a scooter... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 62: Bastille Day! I Mean...14th of July.

  Video by Me.I was dreading Bastille Day because at this time last year, it was pure magic. I thought I was spending the rest of my life with someone I was... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 61: Feel Good in Your Own Skin.

  Today was my last official day at work. I still have some things to do on Friday but today is the offical last day of working with my boss and a good portion... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 60: Get Your Wax On.

  Nothing sheds the final residuals of relationship's past than a bikini wax. A time to start fresh, start new and well, be bald. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 59: Flash Your Neighbors.

  

  Today was not a typical Monday where I would be unpleasant, scowling and simply awful to be around. This Monday, I was calm and reflective over the past few... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 58: Get A Booty Call...Wait, What?

  

  After another amazing date with Sebastien, I woke up feeling hopeful and relieved that I could genuinely enjoy the company of someone new; a concept that... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 57: Pop Your Vespa Cherry.

  

  It should be illegal that I have lived in Paris for almost two years and have never ridden on a Vespa before. What kind of Faux-risienne am I? Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 56: Avoid Sleazy Guys.

  For the month of July, there are free concerts held in front of the Mayer's office in the 3rd. I haven't taken advantage of these free concerts since I have... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 55: Crash A Vernissage.

  Today would have been the anniversary of my engagement and I am surprisingly not as melancholy as I was anticipating to be. This day had been lurking for a few... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION