I have been spending a lot of time this past weekend walking around different neighborhoods in Paris, just soaking it all in. Lucky for me, the weather has been spectacular. A note to my Southern Californians reading this: that does not mean warm; it means no rain and blue skies. :) When Michael gets here in January, we won't have much time to explore different areas before we will have to decide on an apartment and make the daunting decision of which Parisian neighborhood (or arrondissement) to live in - which from what I understand, is like choosing a family. Paris is essentially a city of villages, so this is a serious decision. Take a look... I work at the edge of the 16th right next to the green blob - which I thought was a forrest before I got here, and it turns out to be a big park that is lovely during the day, and a place for ladies of the night after dark. The 16th itself is beautiful, but a bit stuffy in the evenings and weekends (apart from the park, of course) - so we probably won't end up there. Currently, I am in temporary housing across the Seine in the 15th. So far... it's just ok. But since we are making this big leap across the ocean, we want to live somewhere that is more than "meh." In my journey around the city over the past few weeks, I've discovered that I really like the 6th & 7th arrondissements. I've also discovered that anytime I ask a colleague where they live, or where they recommend someone to live, they have a very strong opinion that almost always contradicts the last person I asked. This must be what it feels like to tell people your intended child's name before it's born - some love it, some hate it, and I'm going to disappoint a lot of folks with whatever we choose (we're choosing a family, remember?). In the end, it's all just a personal preference. And while pondering future neighborhoods, I had a great time hitting another Christmas market and soaking in the general Parisian fabulousness. One more week to go before getting back on a plane and heading to California for Christmas! I am loving it here, but I am REALLY excited for California to see everyone, and finally see that husband of mine again!!
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