I never thought about writing a blog, wasn't even sure how it worked, but being a writer, travel consultant(www.parisunwound.com), curious, and opinionated , I decided it was a perfect fit. So here I am sitting in my Parisian apartment smelling the baguettes baking in the boulangerie downstairs, typing away. I just finished writing my first novel and waiting to see if anyone will publish it. So as I moodle around (a word from Brenda Ueland's great book on writing If You Want To Write) I will share my unwinding of Paris with you.
Paris is like a ball of yarn, one has to slowly unwind it and I mean s l o w l y. As an American living in Paris for over 10 years, it's taken awhile for me to unwind myself. That was the first step in understanding this complexly beautiful city. Once I did that, Paris magically began to unwind. Of course, I still end up in tangled messes, but it seems easier to unravel now. And instead of a frustrated frown, I end up with fou-rire ( crazy laughter)
I hope this blog helps you unwind. If you live, visit, or dream in Paris, I hope to show you something you may not know. I'll be adding pictures and possibly a video or two. Whatever seems fun. Oh yes, forgot to introduce myself, my name is Julie Andrews, no not that one.
Today I was walking to the bus, looked around and saw
My new best friend, A HUGE chocolate monkey sitting in a window. He was, at my estimation about 5 ft high and 3 feet deep. That's a lot of chocolate, hope they keep the heat off.
Love much, Laugh often, Live well
Till next time
