Zee Alps!

I went to the Alps in February, and it was incredible. Backstory: I was talking to some friends in studio earlier in the semester, and said that I really wanted to go to the Alps, but didn't know any other skiers/boarders. My friend Julie was like, "I go for three weeks every winter, come visit me!" And I was like, "Um. I'll book my train now." So, after my first week of work, I packed up my bags and headed to St. Gervais-les-Bains, which is located southeast of Geneva (but is in France). For the ski buffs out there: it is very close to Chamonix/Mont Blanc. 

I haven't had the opportunity to ski in the mountains (Lutsen I love you, but we both know you don't count!) since I was studying abroad in Montpellier four years ago. Then, I went to Pelvoux-Vallouise, and it was great, but a little small for what I was expecting from the Alps. This time, I went to Megève and Les Contamines Montjoie, and OMG it was amazing. I was a tad rusty, but I was on cloud nine the entire time.

Snow.

Rarely does it snow in Paris... and actually stay. One day after a snowfall in January, I walked around the 4th to snap a few pictures. We ended up getting a few more snowy days, but I think it is safe to say that they are behind us until next year. Fingers crossed - I am from Minnesota after all. ;) 

PS It feels really weird writing this post right now, because we are in the middle of some insanely beautiful spring weather.

The fence enclosing the Luxembourg Gardens 

Give The People What They Want!

So, about this "blog thing". My mom has now openly pestered me on Facebook about my absence, so I guess you can count that as rock bottom. (Love you mom!) Since I last left off, I've been busy with work, more work, and a little exploring! I'll get some real posts up soon (please don't hold your breath...), but here's a little taste of what's been going on:

It snowed! I love snow.

A Christmas Treat!

We are fast-forwarding from Thanksgiving (and going back in time???) to one of my favorite moments this past year, Printemps and the Galeries Lafayette at Christmas. A friend tipped me off on their fabulous window displays, so on a sunny (a delight in rainy Paris winter times) afternoon I headed over to check them out. One word: magnifique. 

That one time I made a Turkey.

Let me set the scene: Thanksgiving in Paris. Thursdays during school were loooooong, with a 6 hour structures class and prep for studio reviews that happened every Friday morning at 9 AM. Yikes! So anyways, our actual Thanksgiving was a bit... anticlimactic.  My Thanksgiving dinner was a turkey sub from Subway (JUDGE ME IT'S FINE. But it's the best cheap late night option, and I was celebrating 'Merica).

Due to our schedule, we decided to postpone our Thanksgiving until the following Saturday. We are such responsible students. 

3 things before we get going:

1. We = everyone in my program. Shout out to my people - love you guys!

2. You are about to see too many pictures of me for one post. I apologize in advance.

3. I realize this is several months late. December got crazy (hence the hiatus), then January got crazy (hence the extended hiatus). This post is one I promised for my family, and I need to keep my promises!

I'm Back!

Okay. That was RIDICULOUS. Sorry about the extended hiatus. I think it's safe to say I am a horrible blogger-slash-student. We are now moving on to the next phase in our program - internships!! - this week. I am very excited. :)

HIATUS. (sorry)

**** UPDATE **** I'm going to extend this hiatus until the beginning of February - a constant stream of final projects has kept me a little more than just slightly busy :) I will shout from the rooftops once I get back to blogging. Sorry! All is well, we just have a few more things left on our plates... but the light at the end of the tunnel is visible! Small, but visible. :) If you're reading this, I hope you're doing well!

Okay, it's time I'm honest with you. Obviously my absence from the "blogosphere" (embarrassing that I actually used that word...) has been a little excessive, so I have decided to put this guy on official hiatus until Christmas break. However my Christmas gift to you will be a barrage of posts, as I literally have half a dozen started with more on the way. Unfortunately it takes work to be this witty, and my sassiness significantly plummets when I'm in the midst of madness.