They say diamonds are a girls best friend, but I think Chocolate is. My journey with chocolate started when I was a young girl. Every day after school my mother would have something wonderful to eat waiting for us. Usually something chocolate like brownies, fudge, Ding Dongs, See's candy or cake. No wonder she became … Continue reading Gourmand du Chocolat – Museum Monday…yum
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I Am In Love…In Paris
Yes, I am in love…I have only been with him once but that was enough for me. The way he looked at my face in the mirror while gently running his hands through my hair gave me chills. His face so close to mine as he asked me a multitude of questions. I knew the … Continue reading I Am In Love…In Paris
Thai Massage Thursday in the Marais…
We all met at Who’s for brunch one beautiful Saturday morning at 11:00am, a place where the waiters all wear footie pajamas, it feels slightly like having a cute Frenchmen serve you breakfast in bed, only you aren’t alone in your bedroom, you have 30 other people in bed with you. (that could be fun) … Continue reading Thai Massage Thursday in the Marais…
Museum Monday at the Centre Pompidou
Le Surrealisme De L’object The Centre Pompidou is the first museum to host a large-scale exhibition dedicated to Surrealist sculpture, so I just had to grab my daughter and head on over to take a peek at this most bizarre exhibition. Now, while I enjoy and actually love some of the Surrealist paintings, I don’t … Continue reading Museum Monday at the Centre Pompidou
Frustrating week in Paris…can I bitch for just a moment?
Dear Diary, "What a week this has been, what a rare mood I'm in. Well it's almost like being in love..." You can listen to Judy whilst reading... Well, it's almost like being in love, except when you are not....Just as an example of how my week went...I had a big client that has me … Continue reading Frustrating week in Paris…can I bitch for just a moment?
The Best Workout in Paris
Dear Diary, I have discovered a new way to exercise while here in Paris. Every morning I get a really great 40 min workout that tones my entire body, especially my abs. You know what? Now I know why all those French women are so thin and their bodies so toned. People make a big … Continue reading The Best Workout in Paris
Museum Monday in Paris – Catacombs
Museum Monday in Paris This week it’s all about bones and the creepy underground Catacombs underneath Paris. Warning: The tour is unsuitable for people with heart or respiratory problems, those of a nervous disposition and young children. You enter from 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, well actually you wait in line for about 30 … Continue reading Museum Monday in Paris – Catacombs
Museum Monday in Paris!
Starting this week I am implementing a “Museum Monday” of a museum that I have attended the previous week. Now we know the standard museums, The Louve, Musée d'Orsay, and Musée Rodan. But did you know there are over 150 museums in the city of Paris alone? That is one heck of a lot of … Continue reading Museum Monday in Paris!
The olfactory, whiff, bouquet, and tang of Paris
Oh the whoa is me...no, Oh the wow is me...wait, Oh the woe is me factor of living in Paris. Alright , I have so much to say but only so much time and don't want to blog down, I mean bog down anyone with a gazillion posts all about me. Of course it really … Continue reading The olfactory, whiff, bouquet, and tang of Paris
Leaving in 5 days for Paris
I really do feel rather insane right now...packing...organizing...saying goodbye...dealing with the kids (who aren't really kids anymore), and trying to wrap my head around moving to Paris! Only 5 days till we hop on a plane and fly off to wonderful wine and French breads. Trying to pack has been a challenge as well; wanting … Continue reading Leaving in 5 days for Paris
Diary of an "In Seine" Blonde 