Happy.

I was thinking I’d sum up my long absence in one or two words.
I’ve been busy.
Oops, that was technically three…one of which was a conjunction. So sue me.
I know, I know. Everybody get’s busy, it’s called life. Maybe there are just moments in your life where you feel like writing about what’s going on, [...]

VIDEO: Of Gratitude and Subway; Zoë in Paris

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First of all, let me wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe November is almost over? Truly, it feels like my weeks are flying by! December will be here in a few short days, and before we know it, the entire holiday season will be finished! Wow!
This evening, I had the opportunity [...]

When An Old Adventure Becomes A New Struggle

I am, I’m captivated by You
In all that You do
I am, I’m captivated
Have you ever had a day where you felt as if you’ve run smack dab into the center of a brick wall? Today felt like one of those days, and it entirely overwhelmed my understanding of where I find myself in this moment. [...]

I Don’t Know How to Live Here

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Once again I find myself blogging from my tiny closet in Paris, France. I haven’t managed to unpack a single thing yet, though the contents of my luggage have now scattered themselves across my floor. I did manage to hit the supermarket this evening, as the only thing I ate yesterday was a box [...]

Creative Arts and Tour Guides

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This morning I went to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which is adjacent to the Louvre complex here in Paris. It was a “field trip” for my Marketing class, as we went to view an exhibition in the “publicité” portion of the museum.
From the very start of the tour, it was entirely evident that [...]

Conflict of Interests

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It’s again the weekend, which is always a good thing in my book. I always look forward to the opportunity to simply do whatever it is I feel like doing…whether that means napping all afternoon, exploring new parts of this splendid city, or doing my grocery shopping. Okay, so grocery shopping doesn’t really qualify [...]

Okay, I Lied. I’m Not American, I’m Russian.

Today is hair day here in Paris…at least for me anyway. I don’t know why getting my haircut is always such an ordeal abroad, but it just is. I was always putting it off as long as possible when I lived in London, and here in Paris, it seems to be the same story. It’s some strange mix of fear that is derived from having a stranger all up in my personal space and the unexplainable dread that I may walk out of the studio with a rat tail.

That’s It…Gotta Be French!

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I hope you’ve all had a beautiful weekend…goodness knows mine has been wonderful! Do you ever just have those days where you go, “Whoa! My life is so incredibly blessed!” ? I’ve been having a lot of those days recently…in fact, every day feels like that. Man, how about this life?

Let’s Fly to Chicago, Let’s ReDiscover LONDON!

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Remember what I told you about Paris being BEAUTIFUL right now? I lied. This has been such a freezing week! Seriously, it’s been raining for the past few days straight…and today on the way home, sopping wet mind you, I consulted the weather on my phone, and discovered that lo and behold, it was [...]

Who is this “Adam” Character?

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Mes pensées au sujet en français
It’s a rainy Saturday afternoon in Paris, which is perhaps a good metaphor for my mood at present. I try not to have too many pity parties in life, as really, what’s the point? And perhaps “pity party” is not in fact the right moniker for this particular [...]