Oui In France is over 4 years old now, and when I started blogging, I didn’t have much of a…
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Our hot air balloon experience in the Loire Valley (VIDEO)
We took our very first hot air balloon ride above the town of Chinon and I’d recommend it to anyone. Be sure to scroll to the end of the post for a fun video I made of our ride. Let me tell you all about our hot air balloon experience in the Loire Valley!
The power of a compliment
Let’s talk about the power of a compliment. Taking five seconds out of your day to let someone know their work, clothing, whatever is great can make a world of difference to them. So why are we too caught up in our own lives to say a few magic words to other human beings that are most definitely worthy of our time?
Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
I’ve been in France for 4.5 years now and there are definitely a few reasons why I don’t miss living in the USA. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
The France I love
This is the France I love.
Things that make me ridiculously happy: Part 2
I love lists and today I’m back with part 2 of things that make me happy. Share a few of your own with me!
Things I’m good at
Hello there! I know I keep saying I don’t post on Fridays, but I just can’t help myself. So here…
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What changes after you’ve been the newbie yourself
Now, after being the newbie myself as a foreigner in France, I’ve majorly changed how I act toward other newcomers I encounter in daily life. And going to a Pure Barre class in Florida last month made that clear to me.
Reverse culture shock moments I had on my vacation back home in the USA
I guess you could say I’m pretty used to my life in small-town French these days, so a change-up to my routine in bustling Southern Florida was sure to mix things up. Here are some of the culture surprises I experienced while there.
37 Things that make me ridiculously happy
Have you ever made a list of things that make you utterly, ridiculously, jumping-up-and-down happy? Here are things that make me happy. I’d love to hear yours too.
On that American enthusiasm
A recent YouTube video I watched the other day on Americans and exaggeration got me thinking… are Americans overly enthusiastic? Is that a bad thing? Is it something that makes us endearing?
Quirks you notice about your French husband
My French husband has a few quirks but are they because he’s French or are they just part of his personality? What kind of French husband quirks am I talking about?
On changing style and how to dress French (or not)
Moving abroad has contributed to my changing style but not in the way I expected. French women look good but is it necessary to learn how to dress French to fit in? Even their casual-wear is slightly elevated above regular American casual clothing. Let’s talk about style and how it changes.
7 Things you realize after having the flu
By the time I woke up on Sunday, I had a fever, aches and major chills that alternated with full body sweats. The flu had struck and I was miserable. Here are 7 things I realized after having the flu!
Are you happy in France?
After 4 years of living abroad, I can honestly say that I am happy in France — but does being in France play a huge role in my overall happiness? How much does your physical location factor in to who you have become? How much should it?
8 Things I’m really bad at
Hello, hello! Looks like Monday has rolled around again. Did you have a good weekend? What’s on deck today? A…
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French things I don’t do
Being married to a French guy and all, you’d think that some of his Frenchness would rub off on me….
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Pet peeves I need to get off my chest
Can I rant today? Good. Lately it seems like the same annoying things keep getting under my skin so to…
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When people say you’re lucky to live abroad
Sometimes people say silly things — including me. We’re only human, after all. In 2009, when I first announced my…
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A personal problem and sleepless nights
Anyone who knows me well will tell you I like my sleep. I like to be fast asleep by 11…
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