Today marks two years of life in Paris. A place I now call home. Much in the way I called NYC home for almost 12 years. It feels like just yesterday I was the ‘new expat in town‘ and now I’m offering advice to fellow newcomers adjusting to the cultural nuances of life in the city of lights. (Not to mention those who dream to live here.) Not an easy adjustment might I add, but certainly one that leaves you feeling accomplished when you finally change your status from visitor to local.
Year one left me with with many lessons learned. Humility among them. All in preparation perhaps.
Year two has been a momentous one, proving just how much can happen in the space of 12 months. Most notable is the change in my status from mademoiselle to madame. Beginning and ending with Greece. Italy being the setting for the fairytale. In professional matters, I set my creative mind to work and launched my handbag business. Perhaps anything is possible in Paris. Socially I am grateful. Surrounded by like-minded expats and even a few French friends.
Most of all, year two has proven how privileged I am to live what often feels like an adventure. For better or for worse. To have the possibility to follow my dreams. And to be given the gift of love.
I look forward to year three. I hear that’s how long it takes to really master the city. I’m on my way.
Cheers to two years in Paris. Wishing you all the best as you gear up to embark on year three.
Happy Anniversary! Hope you will celebrate with champagne. 🙂
Beautifully stated and congratulations! Thanks for you insight over lunch too 🙂 glad I had someone to turn to who’s as well adapted and living life to the fullest as you are. All the best in the year to come!
xox
Thanks Stephanie! All comes in time as they say. Especially in a city like Paris. Enjoy the journey…
A very happy Paris anniversary to you! I can’t believe it has only been 2 years…seems like I’ve been following your blog for longer.
Here’s to a fabulous year 3!
It does seem like much longer, since so much has happened in the last two years!! Thanks for your wishes! Looking forward to year 3 and feeling even more at home. (Come to Paris and visit!)
Happy anniversary! Year 3 is when I felt I really hit my stride. Girl, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for you considering how fully you’ve already been living your dream so far.
Happy Paris Anniversary-you have so much to celebrate! Bisous!!
Congrats mon amie! I have certainly enjoyed reading about your adventures the last two years and am so happy for all the good things that have happened to you with hopes that they will continue!
Merci! Very grateful to have met you and shared this journey with you Andi!
I am also using the three year rule for New York City, but I imagine I will return to London after that 🙂 I look forward to reading about future adventures…
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Who knows how (and where) year three will find us…
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