So today I am getting on a plane and leaving France. Nearly 10 months ago to the day I arrived a little nervous and unsure, about to start a new adventure. Now I’m heading back, a little nervous and unsure to start the next chapter. The overwhelming feeling is one of excitement; to be back … Continue reading À BIENTÔT PARIS…
Category: About Me
LOOKING BACK ON 2018…
2018 has been a big year for me, I've decided to take a look back and think about what I've achieved and what I'm grateful for...
PICKING YOURSELF BACK UP…
In my last post, I was pretty honest about how I’ve been feeling and how I’ve really struggled with not being in my home country the last couple of weeks. I received some really nice messages of support following the post and some really helpful advice from people who’ve been through the same thing. Writing … Continue reading PICKING YOURSELF BACK UP…
THE HONEYMOON IS OVER…
When the sparkle of 'new beginnings' starts to fade...
THREE CLASSES AND SIX HOURS DOWN…
This week I started school. At the age of 27 I became a student once again, although this time around will be a little different from my university days, no staying out drinking late and then rolling into lectures hungover. I’m going to have to concentrate, really concentrate if I’m going to learn French as … Continue reading THREE CLASSES AND SIX HOURS DOWN…
BEING MY BEST TOURIST SELF…
I’ve made the decision to post just once a week from now on. You can expect my weekly update each Sunday afternoon/early evening. I’ve been finding it difficult to have enough to write about/have enough time during the week, and I want to make sure I’ve actually got something interesting to say! Last week I … Continue reading BEING MY BEST TOURIST SELF…
TWO WEEKS IN…
How it's all going two weeks down the road...
BACK TO SCHOOL…
The main reason I decided on a move to France was so I could learn French. Or should I say try and remember all the French I learned at school and build on it. My aim is to be fluent enough that I can remain in Paris and find work after I’ve finished au pairing. … Continue reading BACK TO SCHOOL…
ARRIVING IN FRANCE…
Time to get on that plane...