quick update

Hey ya'llllll

Thought I wold quickly update before I leave for school!

Went to my first internship yesterday at Cirque d'hiver (a real circus!!!)

It was for a hair show hosted by Parisian stylist Michel Dervyn! We worked under the chief makeup artist, Audrey B and it was quite an experience!

The circus backdrop was truly magical, I think I am more excited about having been inside a real, old circus than doing the job! 

They fed us there...and WOW...I had cookies (pepito!!) and drip (AH!!) coffee alllllllllllll morning and then lunch was pasta and salad (no one ate the salad) and a dessert bar (I had the most incredible apple pie..I hate cooked fruit and the apples tasted like FRESH apples).

I nearly passed out from all the food. It's been awhile since I had real food (besides the food my roommate graciously cooks a couple times a week). The coffee was the highlight of the day....

Anyways, I will update with pictures when I get back from school ! Hope you had a great weekend, bon matin! xx

getting sick :(  but a few things I learned in the 3 weeks I have been in Paris:

-it never really rains, just drizzles and immediately gets sunny
-people are big on salutations "bonjours" "au revoirs" "bon appetits" and it's really charming :)
-harem "carrot" pants are a must
-pardon=excuse me excusez moi=sorry contrary to what my guide book says. 
-b.o. galore
-baguettes
-new coffee terminology
-french like their bling bling
-how to wrap my scarf...the cool way
-can't live without carbs
- & that I am REALLY, REALLY short....closer to the ground than ever!

morning

Seriously, the weather could not be any more gorgeous!! I'm sitting in front of the window...the breeze is divine!

I woke up with my first hangover in Paris! Haha, I didn't even drink that much, but maybe it's because I don't drink red wine usually and I've been drinking it more here!

Today we (my roommates & I) are going to St. Michael (sp? looks funny) which is only a few stops from our apartment. There's a lot of cafes and galleries there so I'm excited to finally get in on some Parisian action! It's also home to Notre Dame, so maybe we'll get to see it better! (the last time I saw was through the window of a bus!)

I think my bangs need some professional help. They're like too blunt, but I really want to save my money, so that will have to wait.

I seriously am a starving artist here in Paris! It's really funny, but fun at the same time! Save, save, save! So when I actually do splurge (drinking at cafes, ice cream, sweets, junk food)  it's sooooooooo sweet! 

I wonder if I've gained any weight? I eat bread everyday---something I didn't do much of back home! My clothes feel a little looser, but I think I actually need to workout more...!!

thirsty thursday

the view outside my window today, 7 pm.

the rain is so odd (but im not complaining) here...when it rains it's like drizzle on and off..

so i'm drinking the languedoc wine i bought last friday and it's kind of strong so i put some diet coke in it cause i saw it on housewives of new jersey...it's good!

i'm slowly realizing that i am living in an amazing city. i got to do some eye shopping around opera (galerie lafayette, printemps)

zara was a shit show so many damn people...even if i wanted to buy something it's just too crazy and i didn't even want to entertain going into h&m!!

the first makeup "exam" went well!! there are some things i wish i did a little better, but i'm happy with the results! :)

so i totally missed out on fashion's night out paris and i'm totally missing out on NYFW!!! SO JELLY OF YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLL that get to be there!!! have fun!!

I wish I had the energy (more like time...school is so time consuming and intense!) to write here everyday after school. So many odd things happen to me everyday..!

Yesterday was the metro workers strike. Apparently they do this often. My way home after school took 2 1/2 hours. I almost passed out and I have never been smooshed into a train or bus..seriously sardines in a can style. wow.

School is getting better, but sometimes it seems unfair that the students who know French get a complete explanation where as we (English speakers) get a reduced version and a majority of the time is spent trying translate the English version. Alas, all the teachers are gracious in translating, especially the special effects teacher who translates for us everyday and makes it fun! Her accent is soooo cute and we laugh off a lot of mistranslations! I know it must not be easy for her as a teacher to be corrected, but she does it with grace and a big smile! Merci!

I try to let my loneliness consume me...people don't understand why I would be sad in PARIS, but they should try and come live here not knowing any French or the culture! But I must say I have adapted extremely well for being here a week and not even having a phone! :) *pat on the back*

When I walk around in Paris I still can't believe what I'm seeing. I know I'm here alone, my friends and family aren't here...but at the same time everything seems so natural? Weird.

Anywhooooo I really should be sleeping right now! We have our first makeup "exam" tomorrow!!!!!

I cut my bangs today....by myself! My mom would freak!

sunday

everything is like closed on sunday! I barely made it in time to the market to buy some ice cream (just a 'lil treat). now I'm  just sitting in my bed internetting as usual.

I miss my own routine back and home mostly because I miss my family, friends & and the ability to fully communicate in english

last night blue, sophie (my roommates) and I (they call me "min") went to meet blue's friend adrianna for a drink at this place called experimental drinks. lol. it reminded me of chicago/newyork bars but it was super tiny. probably the size of my living room! I had this drink...no clue what it really was (something along the lines of a caphrina) but it gave me a good buzz (for 11 euros holy shittt. haha) we went home after that so it was a chill night. I noticed that a majority of the people sit at the cafes and enjoy their beer or wine or food which I want to try soon! my brother is coming in a few weeks, so I'm excited to see him, but sad that I'll have school everyday! GUH.

so what will I do today? Thinking about either walking to parc sceux or taking the train to notre dame or luxemborg. or maybe I'll sleep cause I haven't been sleeping much and tomorrow is my first full day of school!!

Miss you guys, I'm so lonely! I wonder when it will go away!

iphone pictures...week 1

view outside my window

flower shop underneath my apt

my meals....until I went grocery shopping

my meal after I went grocery shopping! (mixed salad, baguette with brie, tomato, serrano ham)

DAY 5

I'm going to stop numbering days after this cause it's beginning to sounds like a prison sentence or something.

Today I had school--first day!

My class is huge...I want to say that its like 30+ people?

Dany Sanz was there to talk about her journey and experiences of bringing her vision and passion (for good  quality makeup, spreading knowlege) to life. 

The whole time I was sitting there (didn't understand much cause it was all in French...but I had a translator for a little bit) I just couldn't believe how lucky and fortunate I am to be able to follow my dreams.

Another thing I couldn't believe was how all these other people are able to afford a whole year's tuition (mine was around $6000 USD for only 3 months and you have to pay it all upfront). So I better work hard and make good money when I get back to the US!

Oh! I'm the only American in my class.......as of now. I hear the group that met earlier in the day had more diversity and Americans. Almost everyone minus a handful of us are French....crazy.

I feel so sick (crazy headache) because all I had to eat today was pain au chocolate and starbucks coffee. The ride home was a bitch cause I got lost for a little bit and the trains have no ac. UGHH.

I thought I'd never say this, but the US is a GOOD place to live. We have everything at our disposal (and for cheap). The only thing we lack is the European passe-ness and culture. lol.

I bought real groceries after I got home from school. Thank god the supermarket is so close and thankfully its a discount market so things are a little cheaper!!!!!!

My skin hasn't gotten any better for those of you who are wondering....HELP!!

DAY 4

MON AMISSSSSSSSSS.

I promise to post up some pics from my iphone...they're pretty crappy but it's better than nothing.

Today I went back to my school to get a bank form...I think they were shocked to see me again and think I am a crazy OCD student. oh well.

Since the insurance office is right down the street from school I stopped in again to pay & pick up the second insurance (I wasn't able to it yesterday because of a promotion they gave me-15euros off, I had to purchase it today), but for some reason it didn't work and I have to go back tomorrow before school (first day!!!). hmph.

After school & insurance office we took a quick bus ride to Opera (we seriously could've walked it) and then went to chinatown(? 13 ere) to exchange my USD (they didn't except one of my 100s because there was a marker/stamp around the face of Mr. Benjamin). We had lunch at a Vietnamese place known for their pho (I didn't try it, maybe next time!)

We originally planned to go to Musee Orsay, but I really wasn't in the mood to walk around! So we headed back to Opera and went to Starbucks (holy SHIIITTT expensive!!) and I got an venti iced americano...but the barista made it with like only ONE shot. UGH. I almost cried, haha (I haven't had real coffee for days). I took it back and the other barista knew right away that it was an f'd up americano....thanks...

I swear there were like 6 baristas working and still they are so slow! I applaud all the baristas back in the states, even the stupid slow ones. 

There are still so many things I am still getting used to: like having to press a button to open the train or bus door (on my first RER ride I stood staring at the door not knowing this panicking in English with all my luggage), drip coffee not being widely available, FRENCH...

One thing I can really get used to is no tax. Yay.

I really like the quietness of my neighborhood...the city seems so crazy and packed, but I'm sure I will get used to that! Also, I feel like no one smokes anymore! I was expecting to see people smoking like left and right, but I guess not! So much cleaner than I imagined.

My skin is C'EST MAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I keep breaking out in little pimples everywhere!! :( My mom tells me it's the water....maybe I'll splurge on facials or french skincare. ugh. :( :( :(

DAY 3

cred streetfsn.com

I wasn't going to update cause I just spent the last 8 hours walking around outside.

Finally made a commuter card so I can freely travel (although I'm scared to....too confusing!)

I had the thinnest, and yummiest pizza (4 formaggi; mozza, camembert, gorgonzola, chevre)

visted my school (so nice...glad its neat and clean!!!!)

made insurance (so surprised how cheap it is!!)

went to eiffel tower, palais de tokyo, louvre museum

met designer (& former chicagoan) eunhwa kim at her new studio

ohhhhh and my roomies and I did a little photoshoot (ones a photog & the other a model) how perfect of a trio are we? I definitely get a lot of work done!

I'm so dehydrated and my skin keeps breaking out into little pimples!! EWWWWW someone help!!

anyways, I hate nights at home cause I get so lonely and start missing you all....