I have always tried to avoid shopping for clothes in Paris because of the crowded stores, grumpy salespeople, high prices, and unfamiliar protocols. I found comfort in Uniqlo, a Japanese brand known for its affordable and quality clothing that matches my style. However, I recently took a leap to explore upscale brands like Jonak, Maison123, Caroll, Sézane, Sessun, and Comptoir de Cotonnier. As I have evolved beyond my 20s, I am excited to explore new fashion horizons in Paris.
Read MoreThese changes can be both positive and challenging and it takes time to adjust to them. I’m only coming around to acknowledge them. And I’m quite far from achieving any resolutions for now. I’m sure more realisations and reflections will resurface in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
Read MoreI’m impressed with how well-maintained, curated, and organized everything was for a small suburban city. It was also frequented by city dwellers, and it was a pleasant sight to see. I thought to myself: I can work here!
Read MoreI felt like going to a bookstore after finishing two books. I had no idea what to read. Up until the last minute before heading out the door, I almost told B no. We ended up in Galignani - unknowingly to me - the first English bookstore on the continent and bought one book in French and one in English.
Read MoreTwo weeks into the Acceler’emploi program and simultaneously sending applications, my phone was ringing off the hook. I underwent nine interviews in two weeks for five leads and I received two job offers by the end of the second week of interviews. I recount these five leads so that I can describe the experience of how I handled multiple interviews, how I declined an offer, how I accepted an offer, how I informed the rest that I took another offer.
Read MoreThe first phase of the job-hunting process is characterized by the first round of interviews, which only led to rejections. In this post, I will talk about my options, how I followed up on my applications, and how I reacted to rejections.
Read MoreAfter four months of endless applications, I finally got a job! I start Monday. Here are my main takeaways after having done and redone my CV and cover letter.
Read MoreSpring is here, brighter days ahead. Yesterday, we adjusted our clocks one hour less. Daylight savings has begun, summertime is fast approaching!
Read MoreHere’s how one slow day on a fine sunny Sunday looks like, that concludes how February has been for us in our new place we can, now more comfortably, call home.
Read MoreToday was a good day for a walk, a good day to be outside. Also, a good day to be grateful. After lunch back at the apartment, we headed out to make the most out of this rare sunshine on a winter day. Our destination: Place Dalida. Netflix Original Series’ Emily in Paris made me do it (see episode 5).
Read MoreThere are two appointments scheduled by the French immigration for long-stay visa holders : a medical assessment and an administrative appointment. In Paris, the medical assessment occur at 221 Avenue Pierre Brossolette, Montrouge (Metro 13) while the administrative appointment is at 83 Rue de Patay, Paris 13.
Read MoreOne month after my arrival, I look back. Time to reevaluate, to take a step back and assess how far we’ve come… or not at all.
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