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• Italian Girl Stir-Fry.

  

  I don't know about you guys but winter to me means eating carbs, lots of carbs, preferably Italian carbs. These frozen bones need some padding, and a crispy... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blue Monday.

  

  Illustration via Pepper and Buttons. Last Sunday Séb announced to me that on Monday, I was going to have the most depressing day of the year. Merci chéri? Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• There's Snow Other Way.

  

  I'll start this post off by making an announcement that many of you are aware of, something us expats can't help but sharing with you all; it's been snowing... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Generation WTF.

  

  Illustration by Valfre. Being an expat here in France, sometimes I feel a bit out of touch with what's abuzz in the States, especially with television shows. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ritual De Lo Habitual.

  

  Illustration by Zara Picken So it just occurred to me....our wedding is less than five months away! Holy merde. When did that happen? Boy do we have some work t... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• American Dreamin'

  

  As many of you know, back when I was living in LA I worked for several seasons as an extra, or as I like to refer to the craft as "background artist". Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• All Americans Parlent Français.

  

  Brooklyn speaks French? Ha! Tell that to the homies on the stoop outside my old building. Anyway, before we get into that, I'm here to report that winter has... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Freaky Friday.

  

  Illustration by Laura Pérez Was it just me or was there something in the air on Friday? For some of us, it was the last weekday off before heading back into... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thank You for Being a Friend.

  

  I am such a shit. I've been going on and on thanking my friends and family, and perhaps getting myself wrapped up in the new proposal that I forgot to thank som... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ring in the New Year!

  

  I didn't think anything could top last year's "cinema-perfect" New Year's Eve story in Manhattan, but somehow it did. It all started in the afternoon on New... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pretty Good Year.

  

  Every year around this time when I look back I so desperately want to play Tori Amos' "Pretty Good Year"...but never really can. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Christmas Tradition I Hate.

  

  Christmas came and went this year and it was a success! I loved having my mom here for her 36 hour layover. She came stocked with American goodies, fashion... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Like a Kid on Christmas.

  

  You guys! It's Christmas! I'm so excited! How about you? I know. What am I, 10 years old? What is it about Christmas that makes some of us so happy? Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• In the Dark.

  

  Illustration by Vaida Sirusaite Yesterday was Friday, December 21, 2012.... Do you know what this meant to me? An extremely important day... It meant one thing... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pute, Pute, Pute! Joyeux Noël!

  

  Ah, Christmas really is in the air! Can't you just feel it? We're only a few days away! I have to be honest, I find that the Christmas season in Paris is a... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Get Your Chic On.

  

  Something recently just occurred to me: my wedding is in six months. Holy merde! I haven't started any of the preparations. And to be honest, I don't know the... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Did I Say That?

  

  Oh là là. I'm reporting to you live from my bed. It's day two of feeling like fresh-brewed hell. I've heard that when working with kids you're susceptible to al... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Smells Like Teen Spirit.

  

  Illustration by Valfré Once a week I take myself out on a broke girl's lunch date to my favorite Parisian dive in the Marais; Le Saint Gervais. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 EXPAT

• Home for the Holidays.

  

  Pop the cork! It's officially that time of year again! The holiday season is certainly abuzz! With that, free time just doesn't seem to exist! Oh là là, you... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Les Enfants Terribles!

  

  What is this? A five year old could have drawn that! Yes, or perhaps a 31 year old professor desperately trying to get her students to do something other than... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION