July 2011

One Long Summer Afternoon

30 July 2011
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It should be no secret; I have been M.I.A. from the blogosphere as summer temperatures score to the highest of the nineties. And the clock ticks closer to my departure to Paris, and To-Do lists continue to be ignored (or should I say, unwritten?), but I’m thoroughly enjoying the time I have left in good [...]

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Learning French with Film

18 July 2011
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Due to the popularity of my Essential French Language Tools post I did last year, I decided to update it with a sequel of sorts – this time sharing tips on learning French using film. Watching French movies can improve your listening comprehension skills by leaps and bounds, help develop your vocabulary (especially slang and [...]

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8 Tips to Surviving your Visa Appointment at the French Embassy

12 July 2011
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There is no way around it, applying for a visa to France is not easy nor fun. The list of requirements never ending, the paperwork laborious and exact, the anxiety nauseating, and the employees sometimes unfriendly and condescending. With yesterday being my fourth visa application and third visit, I thought I would put the experiences [...]

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Doubt

8 July 2011
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I’m getting myself into. These past few days I’ve been wondering if I’m not getting myself head over heels. Part of it has to do with the lack of communication and foggy expectations from my new university. Part of is also how much I’m enjoying being home, [...]

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Le Musée de l’Annonciade

5 July 2011
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If there is one thing I love about traveling, it’s discovering the local artwork in the area.  St Tropez has an exceptional artistic heritage and the tradition continues as painters set up their aisles along the old harbor. But the best lesson in the art of St Tropez comes from a quick visit to the [...]

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Cats of Provence 2

3 July 2011
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I can’t help it! I love cats (all animals, really but especially cats) and enjoy snapping a few pics when they are being their most adorable selves. This won’t be the last time I share some of my favorite images of French Kitties… so please enjoy! One fine day, I was walking up the narrow [...]

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Fine Art Friday: Cézanne in Provence

1 July 2011
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When visiting Aix-en-Provence, it’s hard to ignore the presence of Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). The post-impressionist grew up in the bustling town and markings throughout the city wind you pass the house he was born in, his father’s old hat shop and countless other sites that played a part, big or small, in the artist’s life [...]

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