... Paris en Hiver ...

Strike a pose there's nothing to it

... In Paris, its easy to let it all go. Its so easy to adjust and fall into the rut, of your day to day. You don't speak the language. The streets are dirty. Its finally cold, the winter blues are really setting in.  The kids you look after treat you like yesterday's baguette. It all becomes to much, and you sit in your room wondering why the hell did you move anyway!?  You forget that not only are you living in one of the most beautiful cities ever, but that you are privileged enough to live in the most visited city in the world (that a FACT ya'll!!!). When you do get in that rut, and trust me it happens to all of us, I think the best thing to do is, fancy ya self up, and take a stroll. 

Steps up to Montmartre

This city is amazing, but I'm guessing you already know that. But there is nothing like rediscovering everything you love about it. I haven't been to Montmartre in a over a year.  Until today, with another expat and I decided to take a stroll. We went up the stone steps to one of the highest points in the city and it was a re-awakening of the soul. Every bad thought I had about this place simply disappeared in the high altitude and the cold air. The cafe's were buzzing, and the street lamps were all a flame. Instantly I remembered, this city has a certain hold on me that I just can't shake, and no matter how tough it is, how mad I get, or even how lonely it can be. I just have to stick it out. 

You so pretty, can I get your number!!

Some cities only hold their charm in warmer climates. Boston is GORGEOUS during the Spring, Summer and Fall, but in the Winter with the grim filled snow, it becomes a little nasty looking.  Paris fortunately is not one of those cities. It is enviably and truly just as gorgeous in the winter as it is in the summer. And if that's not enough to keep me parked here for a while, I  am not sure what would be. 

Toujour c'est beau jour !!!!

I love it here, even with its shitty roads, and sometimes shitty people. Paris en hiver, toujour elle est belle.