My summer in Paris is actually coming to an end (too) soon and I actually can't believe it. It feels like I just got here last week. I'm still not used to the lifestyle here and I guess it's meant to be like that. C'est la vie.
But I must admit, I've fallen so greatly in love with this city. Not so much the people or the social culture, but the city itself that is so beautiful. I know it's so touristy for me to say it, but it's places like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and the Notre Dame that make me love the city so much. The monuments are so unchanging, so unresponsive, so welcoming that it makes me forget the harsh realities of the cultural practices and norms of its people.
It is here in Paris that I've learned to appreciate just sitting on the grass and enjoying a picnic with friends. I'm so used to a fast-paced life where I always have to be doing something, that coming to Paris really helped me appreciate the art of slowing down.
Slow. Down.
Life seriously moves so fast! The life here in Paris is very fast-paced as well, but it's wonderful to know there are refuges where you could just sit and relax and enjoy and collect your thoughts.
All my life (and even my time here) I've learned so much about the history of Paris, something I have always been interested about. It was amazing to actually see the places where events happened, walk where kings walked, visit where revolutions happened. I got to celebrate a French national holiday with the French, watch fireworks at the Eiffel, drink beer with the locals, and yell "Sante!" with my friends at the bars.
It has definitely been an amazing time here.
Anyway, this won't be my last post. I was just getting sentimental thinking about leaving this place that I've grown to love so much after only 6 weeks. I will write again later!
Bon journee!
(Have a good day!)
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