I've been back from Paris a little over a week now, and I thought I would have sorted through all of the photos to show you, but alas with there being so many it's just going to take a little more time than I'd originally thought. Although, I will be posting some photos as they relate to what I may be writing about on any given day, so stay on the look out!
Let's see, where should I begin? Well, I won't start at the beginning. There will be more time for that later! You will want to check back to read that posting for sure! What I will say is Paris is definitely one of the most beautiful cities I've ever experienced! I've not seen such striking architecture, landscapes, museums, gardens, etc., etc. All of the things that you would expect to see in the city of lights. It truly is an amazing place to behold! Okay, with that being said...
I have such a greater appreciation of the life that I have here in America with my family. I value it and my family so much more now after being away for those 10 days! Before leaving, when I would sit in traffic, I would complain, moan, and get stressed out because I just didn't get why people couldn't drive well enough to just keep it moving! I mean, is it really that hard? Now, after having taken the Metro in Paris everyday to get to every location and destination in the cold and rain...no Ma'am! Give me sitting in traffic on the I-75/I-85 connector anyday! At least I'll be in my car by myself or with others I choose to be with, not in direct contact with the elements! Do I sound spoiled? Of course I do, and I make no apologies for it! Now don't get me wrong, if my situation was different and I had to take the train, then hey, that's a horse of a different color. I'll do what I have to do, just as I do everyday because trust and believe I don't have all of the conveniences here at home that I would love to have either! A keep it real moment!
I loved the charming little shops that lined the streets selling various things. The pastry shop looked and smelled heavenly! Lord have mercy, the bread there is something to long for. The butcher shops, the Pharmacie, the open produce markets; it just goes on and on; all of the lovely quaint shops. Brace yourselves! As wonderful and lovely and darling as these are, give me a Target, or a Publix! I've even changed my position slightly regarding Walmart! That is scary! I don't have enough time to go from shop to shop to shop to pick up necessities. I have a family to take care of, a career I'm trying to build, and the responsibility to Me that would make this lifestyle one that would probably send me over the edge! And although, I can appreciate it and even romanticize having the kind of life that would make living this way desireable; my reality is it's not.
While visiting Paris, I noticed how when out eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner NO ONE was on their cell phones! How refreshing was this! You dined very close to others, as space is limited, but it wasn't uncomfortable at all. You could hear the hum of people talking, but couldn't decipher anyone's specific conversation, and it had nothing to do with the language that was spoken! I was shocked by the number of Parisians that spoke very good English! So not the case here in the U.S.! We're loud people! Another observation...Parisians are very well put together in their wardrobe. I'm not implying that everyone was impeccably dressed. What I'm suggesting is that I did not see one person in sweats! I did not see one person dishelveled. I did not see one person...and I hesitate to say this...over-weight. Let me emphasize what I just wrote, I DID NOT SEE...! Are there those there that wear sweats, that are less than put together, that are over-weight, that are loud...probably. I just didn't encounter them. To be very honest, I LOVED THIS ABOUT THE PARISIANS! How refined they are!
Another observation while on the streets and tunnels of Paris is they were so unaffected by my presence. They paid no attention to me at all! Just bear with me. Maybe I shouldn't say anything at all, but it is my blog. When I go out here in the U.S., whether I'm in Georgia or wherever, I get starred at. It's uncomfortable. I'm sorry, but it is! I'd love to think I'm just that stunningly gorgeous, where people can't take their eyes off of me, but come on, that's truly not the case. In Paris, these people never gave me a second glance! I liked this. I felt comfortable. I never felt ill at ease and honestly it made me feel good. Okay, so that maybe a little weird to imagine, but I am who I am and that's how I felt.
There is so much more I want to say about my revelations while visiting Paris, but I think I've said enough for today. If I didn't offend you and make you feel differently about me after having read my thoughts, then great! I look forward to seeing you back again. However, if I did, my apologies! It was never my intentions to do so!
Make it AMAZING!
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