A Week in the Life - Month Four
Rainy, cold, and windy Paris this yucky Friday. But my colleagues are returning to Paris after the holidays and its good to feel like I have people I know here again. Back to work in the archives after a month of illness, fellowship applications, boy drama and um, yeah, I guess thats about it. I also think I might be turning a corner (a very small corner) with regard to my French. The other day I heard the TV and it took me a moment to realize they were speaking English. I wasnt quite sure. So, after three months, hearing the language regularly is beginning to sound more normal.
Today (Sunday) was an amazing day in Paris! The weather cooperated; it was chilly but manageable. My friend and colleague returned from the States and we spent a great day walking this amazing city. Ended up near the Eiffel Tower and rambled over to the Musee Rodin. To walk the gardens is only one euro; and they are worth every little penny! It was just glorious there (not too too crowded) and the city still retains a quiet holiday feel. Not too many tourists about, so lots of space to move around. Never have four hours passed so quickly; meandered through streets I had never seen, saw new buildings and dreamed of living in them! Paris is such an expensive city, but walking up and down the streets costs nothing at all.
The ancestors and God continue to look out for me here. Research is going well, and people are put in my path that can help me on my journey. Walking into a 16th century building and trying to find materials for my dissertation -- I think this qualifies for the stuff that scares me! But I'm doing it -- and am pretty proud of myself everytime I do.
Been meeting a few folks, although not people I really want to spend time with. This must mean that Im settling in. Two months ago, I was feeling so lonely I probably would have hung out with him anyway; now I just ran for the hills! Good to know that Im feeling more secure and okay on my own more and more.
A couple of really nice emails from people who are reading the journal and like it. THANKS! Nice to know that my foibles and whatnot will help the next travelers, and provide some entertainment (smile). Plus, Im beginning to think that my adventures would make interesting theater vaudeville, that is!
Today (Sunday) was an amazing day in Paris! The weather cooperated; it was chilly but manageable. My friend and colleague returned from the States and we spent a great day walking this amazing city. Ended up near the Eiffel Tower and rambled over to the Musee Rodin. To walk the gardens is only one euro; and they are worth every little penny! It was just glorious there (not too too crowded) and the city still retains a quiet holiday feel. Not too many tourists about, so lots of space to move around. Never have four hours passed so quickly; meandered through streets I had never seen, saw new buildings and dreamed of living in them! Paris is such an expensive city, but walking up and down the streets costs nothing at all.
The ancestors and God continue to look out for me here. Research is going well, and people are put in my path that can help me on my journey. Walking into a 16th century building and trying to find materials for my dissertation -- I think this qualifies for the stuff that scares me! But I'm doing it -- and am pretty proud of myself everytime I do.
Been meeting a few folks, although not people I really want to spend time with. This must mean that Im settling in. Two months ago, I was feeling so lonely I probably would have hung out with him anyway; now I just ran for the hills! Good to know that Im feeling more secure and okay on my own more and more.
A couple of really nice emails from people who are reading the journal and like it. THANKS! Nice to know that my foibles and whatnot will help the next travelers, and provide some entertainment (smile). Plus, Im beginning to think that my adventures would make interesting theater vaudeville, that is!
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