I know, I know...
all this hype about moving to Paris
and then nothing but radio silence since I left.
C'est incroyable.
As much as I like to think this spring is all about
me frolicking down the Seine at my leisure
with a mille feuille in one hand
& a painfully heavy Chanel bag in the other...
the truth is...
I actually do have to work.
And work have I been doing!
All the little things that take forever when you move somewhere...
{but take infinity longer when you are in France}
cell phones, transit cards, bank accounts, tenancy issues.
Les plaisirs de France.
As I've been jutting around this gorgeous city
schlepping giant bags & newly acquired items like desktop printers,
it's been mainly in the back of a cab.
I've seen the Eiffel Tower about 16 times... through a car window.
I've idled along Ile St. Louis... in traffic.
While a taxi is the least romantic way to experience Paris, fear not:
I'll have plenty of time to strut this city this spring.
So while I'm out today
going back to the phone store on the Champs-Elysees
and heading to an Apple appointment at the Louvre...
Why don't you join me?
*all images original to Aspiring Kennedy
ah that's amazing!!!! congrats - what an exciting move! I can't wait to hear more about it. Sounds like it's not happening for a few months? I'm assuming you're both going and working from there? So awesome!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures make me miss Paris so much! I lived there this summer & am so excited for you! Enjoy the city of lights, love and amazing food!
ReplyDeleteHope you settle in quickly...see you for a pain au chocolat next week?!
ReplyDeleteOh the pleasures of moving to France! At least by spring you should internet set up, no? In our part of France it takes 6 weeks, hope yours is faster! :)
ReplyDeleteyou moved to paris!? where have i been. oy! well it looks lovely..even through the windows of a cab. have a fresh chocolate au pain for me! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteso so excited for you!!!!
ReplyDeletehey, at least you are IN Paris! You can visit all those lovely places any time you want.
ReplyDeleteWords can't describe my excitement for you! Jealousy ensues over here!
ReplyDeleteYou can disappear for a bit as long as you resurface with photos of Paris :) Thanks! So happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't imagine a more magnificent place to do such mundane daily tasks! Lucky girl :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness these pictures just made my day! enjoy paris, i'm so excited for you! xoxo, e
ReplyDeleteParis from the back of a taxi is much better than no Paris at all! Excited for when you get to do fun things though :)
ReplyDeleteFrance is an impossible place to get things done, we used to have house there and my parents were always tearing their hair out!
ReplyDeleteOh the Apple Opera shop is my favourite store now in Paris.
I miss Paris and France so much! Please enjoy every bit of it for me!
ReplyDeleteAny city through the eyes of Lauren is awesome. But Paris through your eyes is downright perfection. I cannot wait to see more. That is, when you get to it. No pressure! Enjoy the nesting!
ReplyDeleteoh how chic and fabulous! so so jealous!
ReplyDeletehave fun.
xo
Liz
Jealous. That is all.
ReplyDeleteGood luck getting your life all set up in Paris :) I know how hectic it can be to try and get settled in in a new country, but oh so worth it in the end!
ReplyDeletexxx
Jenna
Im so jealous. Paris is such a beautiful city and I cant wait for you to show us all the little secrets this city hides from foreigners! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Wait…you moved to Paris? Why did I think you were just spending some time there? You're so lucky! I can not wait to see all the amazing photos you're going to take. Have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteWe're about to start planning our next trip. It's most likely going to be to Italy, but if it ends up being just the two of us we may go to Paris instead. I will definitely be hitting up up for recommendations either way! Hope that's ok. :)
Wow, that is so amazing! I'm so excited for you! Paris is magical! Can't wait to see more of your adventures :)
ReplyDeleteSo. Just yesterday, my friends who honeymooned in Europe said Paris wasnt all its cracked up to be. I was disappointed.
ReplyDeleteBut maybe theres hope! Apparently you like it. :)
I am very jealous. I love Paris. I stumbled across your blog recently and love reading about your many adventures. You said you have to work. Do you mind me asking what do you do for work? I am very curious.
ReplyDeletelondon and now paris! that is very cool - i love paris! xx
ReplyDeleteYou know we secretly all hate you now, right? I kid...gosh, I'm so jealous!! Girl, just soak it all in and I am sure you will be a natural French girl in no time! Eat a macaron for me!!Au revior mon ami!
ReplyDeleteParis from the back of a cab may not be the most *romantic*, but it is so cheap compared to London black cabs!
ReplyDeleteOh my -- to be running errands in Paris! 'hon, stop off and grab me a crepe" le sigh....
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm dying to go to Provence...so I'm going to need all the deets once you get settled back in the city! and loved your budget airlines post...great tips!!! The plane we flew from San Juan to St John, they actually weighed ME!!! scary