I’ve returned from the eternal sunshine known as Florida. At least in body. My mind is still filled with palm trees and the cries of seagulls. It was beneath such a landscape that we spent a warm and memorable Christmas in the company of my mom. Many days of calm, conversation and characters. It was ideal, this welcome jaunt into what felt like another space and time.
Rather than fly to NYC and brave a pending snow storm (hadn’t we had enough of that already in Paris?), we ventured to Miami. What better place to celebrate the New Year than South Beach?
I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s Eve, as reality always seem to take an opposite turn from my expectations. A lesson in letting go perhaps. It’s the beginning of the next year that I welcome. Rather than make an ambitious list of resolutions as has often been my habit, (and usually recycling them the next year), I decided instead to be clear and mindful of my goals. Most of all, to be aware of what is most important in life. Family. Friends. Health. Love. To name a few. Day 7, so far so good.
And now, being back in the cold and grey of Paris, those days in Florida feel like a distant blur…
You were wearing a sleeveless top and shorts. Oh how I envy you! I’m glad you enjoyed your getaway, sometimes that’s precisely what you need to fall back in love with Paris =)
The weather was incredible! I’m still dreaming about the warm air and the sea… tricky part is returning to Paris in it’s hues of grays. Praying for an early Spring!
sounds heavenly! glad you had such a great time! I have to say one reason I love Istanbul is the lovely mild climate. We had 60 degrees and sunshine on Christmas Day! No beach weather, but definitely weather to make you smile. Come visit!! I don’t think I could go back to the long long winters of NY. Hope you get to enjoy some nice Parisian treats now though to get your mind off the gray clouds.
I would love to visit you soon!! Still so much of Istanbul to explore… lucky you to have such mild weather! I’m acticipating an early Spring in Paris 😉
Sending you some sunshine from these here parts…
Oh my, you did it right! I was in NYC, DC, and Vermont – definitely saw my fair share of snow! I’m on board with you: let’s start a “bring spring early to Paris” bandwagon. I’m sure that will help 🙂
Welcome back! We were going to head to NYC for NYE but decided a warm Winter was in order (at least for a few weeks). And soon an early Spring!