happy heart

I saw something yesterday that stirred my soul...LIVE MUSIC! Oh, how it made me smile! They were great and there were so many of them rockin out! I love it here...more and more each day!

Happy thoughts....

Nail Polish.

Socks that make my toes warm.

Fluffy Pillows!

What do these things have in common? They all make me extremely happy, it's the little things in life! :)

This above all: to thine own self be true.
And it must follow, as the night, the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.
Farewell, my blessing season this in thee!
-Shakespeare

no burdens

I sent 2 'secrets' to POSTSECRET today...

I feel like I lost the weight of a 2 ton man!

xxx

Deja Vu...

I was reading Kelle Hampton's blog the other day when I came upon something that she said her husband always says. The quote is as follows: "When you have a moment of deja vu, it means you are exactly where you are supposed to be in life; that, somehow, if you feel like you've lived through a moment in life before, it has to mean the universe is letting you know you should be living that moment." I couldn't agree with this profound statement more! I have had a couple deja vu moments here and I have thought the same thing. Reading it from a complete strangers blog just validates that thought even more.

I am loving being here, but I am feeling like I am at a lull, a dead end, a complete standstill. I don't really have anybody to hang out with and I can't speak the language so going out on the town would probably end in disaster. I have to get over this, I am way too much of a people person to only have conversations with a six and four year old!! I keep telling myself that I don't act like this at home, so why should it be different here? I know that I am supposed to be here and I know that there are many exciting things to do, see and photograph, I just have to get out of my new comfort zone! Honestly, this 'comfort zone' really isn't that comfortable and is completely the opposite of who I am!

Goals for November:
*Meet interesting people
*See new things everyday
*Don't think of a strike as the end of the world, just another exciting adventure!

These things can and will be done. Now, I just have to figure out my next adventure to overcome!

xx

p.s. I'm seeing MGMT in Germany in November!! OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! How many people can say that they saw one of their favorite bands in another country?!?! This girl will soon be able to!! WAHOO!!

Friend Like You...

So, every night I go on a walk around Garches. It's not anything exciting, but it lets me unwind and de-stress from the day's work. Yes, I do have my own studio, but there is something about walking out your frustrations of the day, I think it's so I can look at a new day with a clean slate. Anyway, last night I was walking and Joshua Radin came on...love him! I started to tear up because I am missing my bestest friend! I love that we have gone in directions that have helped both of us move forward, but sometimes you just need to have your best friend around! love you xx

Facts of the day...

I love taking photographs.

I don't think I'm very photogenic and I hate photos of myself<---- this is something I'm working on.

I am trying to find a photographer to shadow, assist, anything really, because I want to learn more about an art I love.

I have found that French is way harder to learn than I expected, especially with no consistent teacher.

I am in love with Paris.

I hate Metro strikes, they put a damper on exploring.

I don't mind not knowing what will happen in this year to come.

To me, the unknown is the greatest adventure of all time.

This experience is a lot different than the one I had in my mind.

Change isn't a bad thing. Change teaches lessons that will be carried with me for the rest of my life.

I know now that I don't have to settle for anything or anyone.

Being alone teaches you a lot about yourself.

Even when you think you are healed from something, life throws you lemons to make you a stronger person...

The French don't care about things as much as Americans. That is why they age gracefully (in my opinion).

I want to make sure I live everyday to the fullest.

No regrets. You will miss out on something spectacular, if all you think about are the "What If's".
:)

I want...

I saw this man the other day, walking through Paris and he was taking photo's with his Polaroid camera! It was old and loved, with it's scratches and dings all over. I knew why he was taking pictures with his beloved Polaroid, instead of the run of the mill digital. First, film photographs are AMAZING. Second, the thought of going through not just any box photographs, but a box of Polaroids, almost brings you back to the place where that person was when the photo was taken (at least for me).
I want a Polaroid Camera! No, I NEED a Polaroid camera! :)
I mean, let's face it! There isn't anything quite like a Polaroid in all it's glory!

Paris has my heart...there is no doubt :)

This weekend I got to hang out with friends from the States! It made my heart happy!

Also, this has the best Pho I have ever put in my mouth! It made me miss my Oklahoma Pho buddy, Wendy (I will take you there when you visit me, lady)!

I also got to make an all time dream of seeing Moulin Rouge a reality! It was so so so cool! We ate across the street at the awesome cafe!

I'm making all my dreams reality. I wonder what will come next! I know it will be amazing and exciting! I won't settle for anything less!

Here's to you life, bring on the unexpected, because I wouldn't want it any other way!