Today is the day that I began my new job in Paris. I wanted this job so bad when I was interviewing that I could hardly allow myself to believe it was even a possibility. But, all the hard work and waiting for the right job to come around paid off - and voilà! - here I am. My mode of transportation to work is conveniently called... the Métro. Looks and smells different than Metro in DC, but it's the same idea. Lots of people, small cars. The biggest difference so far is that they let you get off the train while its still moving :) Most of my day was spent meeting new people and sorting through paperwork that will allow me to: (1) keep the job; and (2) remain in France for longer than 90 days. In a twist that I admit I didn't see coming, my first and only meeting of the day was conducted entirely in French. Good times. My value add was to be in "listening mode" (aka, cobble together about 25-30% of the words I understood into the context of the conversation). #longwaytogo And now for a view of the beautiful Château de la Muette, which is the main building of the complex where I work. My office is in the building across the street in a structure that is much less glorious or fabulous or Parisian, so that's why I'm posting this beauty here instead. I mean, it's a chateau. I think I shall claim it for all little girls who dream of growing up one day and becoming a princess. Or ruling the world. Or just being a kick-ass working lady who doesn't let the bastards get her down. Or in my case, just saying to hell with it and marrying prince charming ;)
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