les Français sont très chic.

The French are very chic.

It's moving day tomorrow.

I'm a little sad it's the last day in my apartment before I move down the street with my French friend Sophie.

She is very sweet but there is nothing like living alone. At least I found a new place and I am staying in the same neighborhood so I don't have to start all over again.

THANK YOU THANK YOU

Before I left NYC for Paris, I experienced one of the hardest times in my life. I lived out of my suitcase for a few months too long... moving from sublet to sublet or couches of friends (thank you friends!!!)... it was a low period for me. And every time, and I mean every time I had to move from one place to another, NYC would have a snow storm.

Tomorrow morning I will literally wheel my suitcase two blocks down the street and voilà!

And I will live even closer to Au Reve. 

Literally, a dream come true.

I can't believe 6 weeks ago I was in NYC getting ready to leave for Paris. I just came across the invite my friend Cadillac made me for my bon voyage party.

It's a classic.

Oh, how I would love Mexican food right now.... ;)

Tonight I will probably throw myself a solo wine and cheese party to celebrate the fact I made it here and have come this far.

We always tend to complain about what we don't have, but I truly have a lot to be thankful for right now. 

And I am going to make sure I never lose sight of that.

Saturday in French is Samedi

Today is Samedi.

I woke up a little late today...I guess I needed sleep. Last night I went out and heard live music with some friends. I met the Austin Powers of Paris....and here is his scooter.

I wanna wear that helmut everyday. Is that that weird?

Here is the back of the guy who owns the scooter....

He was talking to the dj and I had to get a picture.

viva la france.

Ha!

What a character...and what a nice guy.

So today after I got myself together I walked around Paris taking pictures.

It's seriously been beautiful everyday I have been here. Lucky!

Here are some shots from today....

This was in the park near the Louve....I felt very peaceful when I saw this statue. I can't believe I have been here 6 weeks already but I still get goose bumps walking around. So much beauty and so much sadness in Paris. Worlds collide.

The clouds were crazy today...my favorite kind...big fluffy and bright.

I was really moved by this guy....you want to cry and hug him at the same time....while having a smile on your face in the process...like I said....Paris is beautifully sad...and sadly beautiful.

Life is beautiful.

Heading out.

Can't blog today because going to listen to music with Pierre and his friends.

How french is that?

très

des photos et des cours de français

I had my first photo shoot in Paris today....it was great!

The model was from Poland, make-up artist from Hong Kong and 2 girls from Indiana, myself and the stylist.

We shot in the hills of Montmartre.

I have not edited the pictures yet but here is a sneak peak.

I went back, way back to my roots and started experimenting again. 

NYC had stuffed my creativity into such a small box that my work wasn't even special to me anymore.

Well, I'm back. 

And now I'm French.

The rest of the day is French lessons, more lessons and then a restaurant opening party tonight in the neighborhood with a new friend.

Good thing today's vocabulary is all about food.

And off I go.

Je vis à Paris

I live in Paris!

At least for a while longer. ;)

Whoever recommended that you should go to the same place when moving to a new area to secure friends, jobs, and apartments was definitely correct!

I had 6 days to find a new place and it really happened!

The girl I will be living with speaks terrible English...just as bad as my French...so this will be good for both of us!

First photo shoot tomorrow morning and I already have nervous energy!

But I would be more nervous if I wasn't nervous so it's all good.

More later...gotta focus.

C'est la vie!

Hey, no one said life was easy...but that's what makes it interesting.

I have so much stuff to do!

1. Apartment

So I think I found 3 apartments this week. One day it was a go..the next...gone.

Last night was tough as I was in my place alone thinking what am I going to do????

I can't leave Paris. I'm not finished here yet. And going back to NY on these terms is just not an option.

I was up most of the night worrying and praying for someone to give me an answer or direction.

I woke feeling not as bad as I thought I would from lack of sleep and rushed off to a modeling agency to confirm models for my Thursday shoot. 

DONE

I decided to go for a late almond croissant once I got back to my neighborhood. I ran into this girl name Sophie I always see at Au Reve. Her English is not very good so we speak in basic French. I can't believe I can even do this...so exciting...speaking in elementary French and she understands me!

tu comprend?

oui!!!

Long story short, I am looking at an extra room she has in her flat at 5pm my time. I have a great feeling about this.  She is very sweet and this would force me to speak French all the time. I would stay in the neighborhood and continue doing the things I came here to do.

2.  Photo Shoot

locations

schedule

props

equipment

ideas

I will complete all this over a glass of wine tonight at Au Reve...and to hopefully celebrate my apt.

3. WORK

I have so much work I can barely keep up. This is a good thing.

And off I go.

Why is everyday so beautiful here???