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My name is Kristie. Not only am I a baguette-a-holic, but I am also a market-a-holic. The first step to recovery is admitting that one cannot control one’s addiction or compulsion. I admit that I have a big, BIG problem with markets. Today, at the market, I cried over salad. Yes. Salad. M and I were at the Italian stand, [...] I realised recently that I have barely talked about cheese. What is wrong with me?? Cheese is a major part of my life here, as it is for most French people (their daily dairy intake is just spectacular). I think this topic will need some proper investigation though, because my current approach to French cheeses is unsophisticated (this [...] One of my favourite Paris ex-pat blogs is called “La Mom“. It’s about an American woman, married to a Frenchman, who is living and raising a family in Paris. Her experiences are centred around the “16eme” – the 16th district or area of central Paris, which is renowned for being the most wealthy, aristoctatic etc. [...] OK, after a year in Paris, and after reading possibly every book there is on what foreigners think about French culture and values, I think I’m getting the hang of some of the themes…. Politeness You wont get ANYTHING done in France unless you’re polite. And not just basic common decency, I mean OTT, almost grovelling type [...] I didnt realise how good my life was until I got here and realised it was gone. That’s not to say that I didnt realise my life was good – I knew it was great. Thats not to say either that I didnt appreciate what I had – I was so grateful for what I had. But I [...] Saw this article today and thought it was interesting in that it summarised some of the issues bubbling to the surface in France, but was a bit peeved that they didnt explain in more detail why there is a problem, and also, give an opinion as to whether the proposed solutions will actually have any [...] I hate to say this, but I hate those people who jump in your face on the street and try to sign you up to donate to their charity. Its not just a French phenomenen, but Paris, being the most visited city in the world, and one with a really high unemployment rate (ie I’ll do [...] |
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