So we have been here for a little over a month and I am slowly getting used to the fact that I LIVE IN PARIS!!!! I have been exhausted, exhilarated, overwhelmed and flat out irritated but I definitely have not been bored. I have met so many nice and friendly and helpful people, from here and everywhere else on the planet. I have discovered that this sort of regulated chaos seems to work - things "sort themselves out" somehow and I really shouldn't sweat it. This hilarious Greek man told me, that the first email, well eh, you can ignore. The second email, think about it. But the third email, well that's when you know you must do something about it. Now that does say something as to the current Greek economic crisis but he does also have a point, in a way. I should stop freaking out about things falling through the cracks - if it's really important someone will let me know! After this weekend we plan on being in our own place. with our own stuff - that alone will make a world of difference. And despite the stress and chaos, I am really happy here. I think this is going to be one of the better things we have done for our family. Even though Manu is back to his wicked work ways. The girls have made friends, I have made friends and I think this is going to be a grand adventure. Feeling pretty good, after the first month. Shocker, eh?
I think you will find that it is one of the best decisions you will have ever made. I know it was for us, even living in such a place as Saudi! Your children will have such advantages that we never had. At least you get to have pork and wine! :)
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Teresa
9/12/2013 04:37:02 am
I do not regret this move one bit - it's been an adjustment but I love it here. And the girls are getting to do things I didn't even know existed when I was their age! And yes, the wine - I may end up having to dry out after everything settles down - but it's so hard to resist when such deliciousness is so inexpensive! LOL