So I feel like I left you all hanging on my dream night, with a dream man. On top of having an mba and all of the fun that goes along with that. He was a photographer, world traveler, pianist, and cook. I'm sure there are a ton of other things to add to the list but I am not sure how much bragging I can do. I had a wonderful night, and again learned a ton from this genius. It was amazing. If anything, I will have left France with one of my 2 goals completed. :)
So the next day my mom came. I showed her around Dijon, and she fell in love with its charm as I have. We went shopping around town in little boutique stores, sorry pops. I took her to an Italian restaurant, for dinner and bottle of wine, needless to say we had an amazing day. We returned the hotel, and called an early night.
Today we woke up and had breakfast. We are going to a museum later today and having fun on this vacation.
I may be staying in France for 3 more months, after receiving a possible job offer for another au pair's maternity leave. It is in Paris, so it would be a wonderful experience!!!
God works in mysterious ways!
XOXO,
Mandy
Showing posts with label Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Museum. Show all posts
Friday, January 21, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Museum
So I slept in today, Yay! Then I got ready and took a BUS, yes thats right, I've finally figured out Dijon's public transportation system, and I took a bus to the museum. The museum was wonderful, mom, you'll love it when you come visit. And, on top of that, it was FREE! The museum was in a gorgeous old building and had tons of beautiful art.
So, after the museum I went to a cafe and had the best burger ever. Who would have though someone from Texas could say they had their best burger in Dijon, France? Crazy. For desert I got creme brulee, I am honestly loving the fact that you can go to any restaurant here and get creme brulee. The meal was awesome, but when I got the bill, it became a little less awesome. When charged 3,50 Euros for a glass of water, they claimed was Evian, but I'm pretty sure was just tap water in a Evian bottle, that kind of sucked.
I have also discovered if the restaurant workers speak english chances are, it's going to be a very expensive meal.
I took the bus home and now I am just hanging out relaxing sans kids. May muster up the courage to go to the bar where foreign people hang out, alone, tonight. I bet I could make friends there.
2 things I am thankful for:
So, after the museum I went to a cafe and had the best burger ever. Who would have though someone from Texas could say they had their best burger in Dijon, France? Crazy. For desert I got creme brulee, I am honestly loving the fact that you can go to any restaurant here and get creme brulee. The meal was awesome, but when I got the bill, it became a little less awesome. When charged 3,50 Euros for a glass of water, they claimed was Evian, but I'm pretty sure was just tap water in a Evian bottle, that kind of sucked.
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| Yummy bread |
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| Delicious Burger |
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| Creme brulee! |
I took the bus home and now I am just hanging out relaxing sans kids. May muster up the courage to go to the bar where foreign people hang out, alone, tonight. I bet I could make friends there.
2 things I am thankful for:
- My new so comfortable but horribly ugly new shoes.
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| it pains me to actually show these |
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| yes, i know they are ugly |
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| but does the comfort count for anything? |
Friday, January 14, 2011
Sales time!
As you may have guessed from the title, it's sales time in France. These sales times are mandated by the government. Crazy right?
So I woke up and got ready. I ate the usual breakfast, and started walking into the center of the city in search of good shoes. I got lost and ended up in a handbag store, so I bought a bag. Its a black leather, across the body bag. And hey, it was on sale :). Though I don't know if I've ever bought a more expensive purse. Then I finally found the shoe store. I got the ugliest, most comfortable shoes in the world. But to hell with fashion, hello comfort! I'm an au pair in a country where I can't speak the language, who do I have to impress?
For lunch I went to a restaurant and got a ham and cheese sandwich. Classy, I know. Then I walked home, but after I went in the bar where I have made at least semi-friends with people. Hung out there for a bit, had a drink and mustered up the courage to attempt to take Dijon's public transportation.
At the bus stop, I asked a girl standing there 'Tu parle Anglais?' She replied yes, turns out she was british and here for study abroad. So she explained the bus situation and I rode it nearly all the way home. Still had a 8 minute walk, but thats nothing compared to the time it would have taken me.
After I got home and relaxed a bit, it was time to get the kids. For some reason, I am usually the first person there and Marc-Etienne is the last kid to come out. Joy right? After standing in the school yard with an overly hyped up Raphaelle, Mare-Etienne decided to grace us with his presence. But no, he was not ready to leave yet, he had to go to the school library to get a book first. I really should invest in a crown for him.
Finally, it was time time to walk home. I walked slow so the kids would run back and forth and get tired out so they would be easier to manage. We got home and the parents were home too. Overall the kids were a TON better today. They must have been told they would get a beating if they made me cry again. Ha.
I am quite lonely here and need to make some quality friends pronto. Its sad when the highlight of my Friday night is blogging and going to bed early.
I may hit up some of Dijon's museums tomorrow, to get a break from the house, and hopefully interact with some fellow english speaker. One's that are over 12 years old.
Today was alot better than yesterday!
XOXO,
Mandy
So I woke up and got ready. I ate the usual breakfast, and started walking into the center of the city in search of good shoes. I got lost and ended up in a handbag store, so I bought a bag. Its a black leather, across the body bag. And hey, it was on sale :). Though I don't know if I've ever bought a more expensive purse. Then I finally found the shoe store. I got the ugliest, most comfortable shoes in the world. But to hell with fashion, hello comfort! I'm an au pair in a country where I can't speak the language, who do I have to impress?
For lunch I went to a restaurant and got a ham and cheese sandwich. Classy, I know. Then I walked home, but after I went in the bar where I have made at least semi-friends with people. Hung out there for a bit, had a drink and mustered up the courage to attempt to take Dijon's public transportation.
At the bus stop, I asked a girl standing there 'Tu parle Anglais?' She replied yes, turns out she was british and here for study abroad. So she explained the bus situation and I rode it nearly all the way home. Still had a 8 minute walk, but thats nothing compared to the time it would have taken me.
After I got home and relaxed a bit, it was time to get the kids. For some reason, I am usually the first person there and Marc-Etienne is the last kid to come out. Joy right? After standing in the school yard with an overly hyped up Raphaelle, Mare-Etienne decided to grace us with his presence. But no, he was not ready to leave yet, he had to go to the school library to get a book first. I really should invest in a crown for him.
Finally, it was time time to walk home. I walked slow so the kids would run back and forth and get tired out so they would be easier to manage. We got home and the parents were home too. Overall the kids were a TON better today. They must have been told they would get a beating if they made me cry again. Ha.
I am quite lonely here and need to make some quality friends pronto. Its sad when the highlight of my Friday night is blogging and going to bed early.
I may hit up some of Dijon's museums tomorrow, to get a break from the house, and hopefully interact with some fellow english speaker. One's that are over 12 years old.
Today was alot better than yesterday!
XOXO,
Mandy
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