I'm starting this late, just because I got distracted by the internet. That's my only excuse. I started late this morning, too. We went to L'Arc de Triomphe today. I can't believe it took us a week to see something so monumental. Truthfully, though, maybe I've just seen too many pictures of it or something, … Continue reading Paris Day 7: Fancy Schmancy
According to Sarah, the Catacombs of Paris are technically a museum, which means our Museum-A-Day streak is still alive! We also went into a patisserie today, so I guess I can add those to the tally board. Museums: 6 Churches: 3 Patisseries: 4 Great. As I said, we visited the Catacombs of Paris today. We arrived at noon … Continue reading Paris Day 6: Down To The Bones
Today, I got shat on by a pigeon. Here’s a picture if any of you are disgustingly curious. Apparently having a fucking bird fucking poop on you is supposed to be lucky. It fucking better be. *deep breath* Okay. Let me tell you about the day I just had. As I predicted in my last post, … Continue reading Paris Day 5: Jeepers Creepers!
Last night wasn't fun. Sarah went to sleep while I still worked on yesterday's blog post and checked Facebook and stuff. Around midnight I finally went to bed...and then the neighbours across the hall came into their room, talking and laughing very loudly. I figured they'd quiet down in a few minutes, but they … Continue reading Paris Day 4: Streaking
Sarah and I decided we'd take the morning off, since walking non-stop for the past three days has left us (mostly the feet part) feeling a little tired. We decided that, but only Sarah really took a break. I couldn't help it. When I'm somewhere exciting, I wake up, get ready, leave, and don't come back … Continue reading Paris Day 3: Worn Out?
"A spunky Canadian and an anxiety-ridden British go exploring in the cultural capital of Europe." That's how Sarah has put our little adventure, and it's pretty accurate. We started small this morning. Since I'm an avid reader and known to family and non-writer friends as "The Writer One" (and known to my writer friends as … Continue reading Paris Day 2: Exploring, Getting Lost, and Other Touristy Things
Sarah and I had not planned to visit two cathedrals today; it just kind of happened. And the best part? They were both free! What we had planned to do was go for a backstage tour of the Grand Rex Cinema, but they were closed. So I bought a purse, and we went back to our … Continue reading Paris Day 1: The Churches
Today I arrived in Paris, France, fresh off the Eurostar. My friend Sarah and I arrived at the station just before 3pm and spent a bit too much time wandering around in the vague direction of our hostel. We hoped we'd come across it by accident and did 180ºs when it felt like we were … Continue reading Arriving in Paris
I got back all my marks except the one I handed in yesterday. I did well, I think. I also decided on what I'm doing for my Extended Creative Piece today, and finished all my last-minute shopping before Paris (2 days!) so I think it's been a pretty productive day. Can you believe it's been … Continue reading Nostalgia
I am currently sitting in the hand-in office at my university. It's busy, and I've just handed in my last piece for my second year. I can't believe it's over so quick! I find myself thinking about this time next year, both excited to get it over with, and hoping it never comes. I'm also … Continue reading Probable Endings and Possible Beginnings
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