What I’ve Learnt So Far…
As the weather moves from hiver to printemps (and as I impatiently await the arrival of Chris on Thursday), this week sees me enter my 7th week of living in Lagny-le-Sec. […]
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14th March Chatelet
The past few days have been relatively uneventful in my vie Française. Sunday began with total confusion when I woke up to find I was home alone with two boys and […]
Montmartre & Macaroons
There’s something incredibly alluring about Montmartre. I don’t know what it is, but it makes me want to walk up and down the steps and cobbled streets until the sun goes […]
1st March Babysitting Angus
Being an au pair is hard work. To all of you who think I’ve swanned off to Paris for a whirlwind, sightseeing/babysitting holiday – pensez encore: think again. Yes, I […]
20th February Disneyland
This weekend I’ve done both an awful lot and absolutely nothing. On Saturday I had the whole day to myself – I got to stay in bed past 7.15 and […]
17th February Day in the Life
Since my last update on Wednesday I’ve made several big personal achievements here in France. Firstly, I’ve sussed out how to use the filter coffee implements in my house. This […]
15th February French Lessons
This week I’ve begun my cours de Francais. A Paris, naturellement. I have lessons 3 times a week on a Mon, Tues and Thurs in a lovely central Parisien suburb. […]
12th February First Night Alone
Day 10 chez-France, and I’m STILL ALIVE. Barely though, I’ll admit. I’ve not had half enough sleep, been stressed out far too often and eaten more baguette than I think […]
les premiers jours
Salut! So here I am in Lagny-le-Sec. I arrived on Thursday evening at Gare du Nord station and was welcomed by Isabelle (my host mum) with open arms. I was […]
