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As I travel around the blogoverse on a weekly basis I am constantly amazed at the wonderful discoveries I make. Each week is a new journey, a new adventure.
But oh you restless natives, you are too damn prolific!
I mentioned last week that I may have more than six posts to present to you and it turns out I wasn’t lying! So since I have a few extra, shall we start?
[1] Remember when I cam back from Paris and wrote the post “Three simple tips on how not to be the annoying American tourist in Paris?” Well my new blogging pal, Jake totally topped that with a special list to celebrate his 100 post. His “27 things that will MAKE you American in France” is a more in-depth list that will give you clues to how the French can easily spot us Americans. We are not saying that it is a bad thing, just if you want to blend in more, here are some things to avoid!
[2] In my continued quest to embrace my age and thrive, I seem to be drawn to people’s musings on the topic of aging. It is clear that once again the French get it right. I highlighted a post last week (see #5) on being 45 in France, and this week, Marjorie of My Inner French Girl has written a beautiful post called “Becoming older, becoming wiser.“ In my opinion as people age they become more beautiful, more comfortable in their skin (bien dans leur peau, in French). I would not be 20 again. I would not be 30 again. I am happy to be the age I am and to each year add another layer of knowledge. Apparently, Marjorie agrees.
[3a] And speaking of age, Lindsey of Lost in Cheeseland had a guest post this week who wrote an excellent post called, “10 Pieces of Advice That I Should Have Given myself in My Twenties.” Needless to say some of the items could also appear in post called “10 Pieces of Advice That I Should Have Given myself in My Thirties” which I think I may have to write!
[3b] In addition, Lindsey had a second post I wanted to mention. In Saturday Six #13, I highlighted a post (see #1) from Lindsey on the topic of being childless. That was Part I. This week she continues on the topic with a guest-poster who added her thoughts on “the choice.” She also encourages others to understand that we are not alone in this decision.
[4] There is no doubt that Julochka takes gorgeous, dreamy photos that I could just stare at for hours. But she is also a very poignant writer. Her blog title, Moments of Perfect Clarity, is fitting. This week she wrote a great post that I wish I had thought of! In “if passports could talk” she shares a little about her life the past couple of years via her passport.
I love my passport too. When I got married and added my husband’s name onto my last name, I of course, had to change my passport. I was kind of bummed because the passport I had was full of memories, and every glorious stamp could tell a story. I am slowly building up my new passport, but it will be awhile before it will be able to surpass the memories from the previous one. Of course, I felt the same about the passport I had two passports ago, so I am sure it will be as equally loved!
[5] It has been a year since Kaisa met “him.” The man that made her leave her life in New York and move to Paris. In “One Year Later” she talks about how she feels fortunate to be discovering Paris every day. I love the last paragraph, it speaks to me. I share it here:
“I believe that you get what you ask for in life, what you truly desire. Often this is not so evident as it’s hidden deeply in our subconscious. But in a moment, or sometimes an entire lifetime of reflection, the answer becomes clear. Sometimes it’s as simple as smiling at a stranger.” – Kaisa (Love in the City of Lights)
[6] If you are ever lucky enough to be invited into a French home for dinner, be prepared for a treat, but don’t be unprepared! In “Eating with the Frenchies,” Haven In Paris has got you covered with the information you need to arrive armed and ready. Just don’t arrive too early or too late!
[7] I end with Diane from Good Morning Glory who had a simple little post on Happiness which I adored. Both the image and the quote she framed it with are outstanding!
That’s it for this week.
Please share some of your favorite posts that you found in your blog travels!
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