Slice of Life Challenge Entry #31 It's in appreciating those small moments that I find joy peeking out. I can't help, but reflect on joy (my one little word for 2012) as I come up with my final post for the slice of life challenge. This past week in Paris, it all seems like it … Continue reading Finding Joy in the Small Things
Month: March 2012
Views of Extravagance in Versailles
Slice of Life Challenge Entry#30 Views of Extravagance in Versailles I wonder what it would be like to wake up and realize that you live in Versailles. I wonder what it would be like to see beautifully hemmed trees and gardens outside your bedroom. I wonder what it would be like to have a home … Continue reading Views of Extravagance in Versailles
Sitting Still Silently
I received an e-mail response from my dad telling me how we went to Paris when I was 3 years old and got my portrait drawn by a street artist in Montmartre. After that, I knew I would get my portrait done again. I had a chance to go to Montmartre and after carefully trying … Continue reading Sitting Still Silently
macarons taste test
Laduree vs Pierre Herme First stop: Laduree @ the Champs Elysees Next stop, Pierre Herme @ Galleries Layfayette Analysis: Laduree gets extra points for presentation and decor. I love the extravagant decorations, signs and pastel colors. It makes you feel like you are transported to the times of Marie Antoinette. It makes you feel like these macarons … Continue reading macarons taste test
Brush With Celebrity
Slice of Life Challenge #27 Brush With Celebrity Students on field trips, couples young and old and little kids all gather. People lift their cameras above their heads towards her. Everyone wants a glimpse of her. Go, go, go Her beauty, her mystery, and her popularity, bring us closer to her. Weaving through the crowds … Continue reading Brush With Celebrity
my favorite things: paris edition
Slice of Life Entry #26 Some of my favorite things, found in Paris! I'm starting to fall in love with this city. 1. Dogs. Cute fluffy dogs that follow their owner without a leash. This dog has attitude and swag. I'm just loving all the dogs here! 2. Roses. They are pretty high up there … Continue reading my favorite things: paris edition
Journey to the top?
Slice of Life Entry #25 The Eiffel Tower stretches it's hands towards the cloudless blue sky. Long lines that snake around it's feet. People with cameras waiting to get to the top. Will you take the elevator or stairs? Expected wait time: 2 hours long. We'll pass. We'll come back another day. We will get … Continue reading Journey to the top?
Getting Lost in Paris
Slice of Life Entry #24 "Is that the Eiffel Tower?" Asked my friend. "I think so..." I replied. From the far distance we could see the top of the Eiffel Tower shining it's beacon of light to the city. We had finally made it to Paris after a long and tiring 12 hour direct flight … Continue reading Getting Lost in Paris
au revoir
Slice of Life Challenge Entry #23 I don't know how this will work. Another slice of life writer said how she wrote up all her slices before her break and was going to upload them via her smart phone while she was away. I thought about writing some slices in advance for the next week … Continue reading au revoir
the shortest slice
Slice of Life Entry #22 Paris in two days, already packed. Source: tumblr.com via jy on Pinterest
