Detox

In the past my detox regimen consisted of Gatorade, Apollo Café and a marathon of Real Housewives.  Truth be told, it might be the same today except that the latter two aren't available here in Paris.  Now, I wasn't exactly on the hunt to find a replacement regimen, but on our way to the market I noticed a new little shop...Kusmi Tea.  Inside was a colorful display of teas all available for your sniffing.  I felt like a kid in a candy store except I was surrounded by tea, which kids definitely wouldn't find exciting, but I did which made me feel kind of old...  Anyways, there were dozens of different blends ranging from your traditional Chamomile and Earl Grey to your more exotic blends like Bourbon Vanilla and Zoubrovka.  And then there it was, literally right under my nose, Detox, from their Wellness Collection.  We were sold.  A base of green tea with hints of lemon and lemon grass.  Invigorating.  Not to mention the benefits of tea most likely outweigh those of Gatorade.  The difference too being that whether it be after a long night of champagne drinking or just a normal Tuesday, Detox is always good.  And yes, I am absolutely sipping on some as I write I this post.  Long story short, try Kusmi Tea if you haven't already. 

 

P.S. They have fabulous packaging and great gift sets...just saying :)

 



Bisous xx

Cheers

Anyone that knows me would undoubtedly say my favorite bar in the states is The Harp.  Seeing as though I am no longer in close enough proximity to go there, I had to find something like it here in Paris, and I did.  It's called Le Bloc.  No, it's not an Irish pub nor am I consuming the same amounts of Jameson, but it has the same welcoming feel and it's fun.  The staff is nice, the food is good and the drinks are awesome...I'm rarely without a mojito in hand.  If you find that you've worn out your welcome or want to venture on, you're in a great area to do that as Batignolles has plenty of bars and restaurants to see.

When I decide to leave my comfort zone, I am continually surprised. Out for an afternoon stroll in Bastille, we stumbled upon a dingy, but awesome bar.  As we entered Tape they were playing Wu-Tang Clan and scents of spray paint were lingering in the air from freshly painted graffiti.  Naturally, I ordered a mojito which was only 5€...thank you happy hour.  Not too many spots to sit in this place, so if you go, go early.

We don't just drink, we eat as well, so next time I will write about food:)

Bisous xx

Namaste

When I first arrived in Paris I was a little afraid to be in a situation where I might have to speak in French with someone, obviously because my vocabulary at that point consisted of "bonjour" and "je m'appelle Megan", so I found myself doing the safe things like walking or going to the grocery store. I quickly realized that I needed to face my fears and just get out there...I'm still doing that today!

One of the first "new" things I did was go to a yoga class, predominantly because I knew there wasn't going to be much talking. The first class was great...I didn't understand a word of what he said, but I could look around the room and follow the others. I was in heaven. I felt apart of something. And I have been going back ever since. Of course now I can understand when he says to "raise your butt up" or "lock your fingers", so I consider a language course as well to justify the price.

As well as trying new things, it was important for me to find something in Paris that brought me some solitude, that was yoga. It doesn't seem to be as popular as it is in the states and there are no Lululemon stores here either(they do ship to France), but there are definitely some good studios to check out.

My personal favorites:

http://www.yogastyleparis.com/

Best deal with Yoga Style is your first 30 days for 30€...no other studios in the city come close to that price!

http://www.bikramrivegauche.com/

Brand new studio and offers classes in English

Bisous xx

Birdy - People Help the People [French Extra]

Had to post this...beautiful song and scenery!

And it begins...

 I was supposed to start this blog a long time ago, but it didn't feel right until now, but really it's because we got a new computer. Its been almost one year since I arrived in Paris! Crazy to think to about...

I have had some lows, but mostly highs over the past 9 months. I learned very quickly some basic things like walk with your head down or risk stepping in a landmine of dog shit. I've learned that a glass of wine is cheaper than a coke, so I clearly order the wine, obviously because its the cheaper option. I've learned that Eiffel Tower is truly magnificent, and I think that every time I see it(which is pretty often), however, I really don't need to see Mona Lisa's face ever again. I've found that trying to learn another language isn't easy...takes time and patience, but I'm happy to admit I can hold a great conversation with a 5 year old. I've realized that cheese really makes me happy and I thought that Wisconsin had the good stuff, I was wrong...its here in France and its making me fat. Thanks to Fred and our many friends here in Paris, I've been able to see and do many wonderful things. I'm lucky to have this experience and I figured I might as well write about it since babysitting and wine drinking don't take up all of my time:)

Stay tuned....I promise good stuff to come!


Bisous xx