Did I say 3 months? What I meant to say was 8.

I feel as though I just got home and yet I’m already packed and ready to head back to Paris. To be honest I feel like my time here was a whirlwind of activity.

I was in town for a day before I headed off to Milwaukee, where I was a bridesmaid for Lindsay & Ben’s wedding. You’ll have to take my word for it but their wedding (especially the ceremony) was absolutely beautiful. Seeing as they’re both such good friends I want nothing short of the best for them and could not have been happier to see them on cloud nine all day. I wish them a lifetime of happiness and laughter together.

I was able to spend the rest of my time in the Princeton area with my family and friends. Not being here for the summer wasn’t an excuse to go a year without having time by the pool and a BBQ with my girlfriends from high school. Though I think we headed into the pool around 9:30pm, I’m still happy we were able to find time to all get together and catch up. I’m also glad I got to see cousins Jaquie and Ilana before Illana starts her freshman year of college. I still can’t get over the fact that she’s starting college! And though I’m missing cousin Jess’ wedding I was able to see Uncle Bill and Aunt Stephanie for dinner, which was great. I even got to help Melanie prepare and move into her new apartment at school. I’m not entirely sure I got enough quality time with Mom and Charlie but was happy with what I could get and am still hoping they’ll decide to come visit me before January!

As promised, I have a little more insight on what I’ll be up to for the next few months. After multiple phone calls and an e-mail CC’ed to the CEO, I finally got word from the company I’m supposed work for. They said they’re going to hire me through the American office but have me working in Paris on a project. I’m still not entirely convinced I’m starting work tomorrow but I hope to start soon. I guess if nothing else I’m dedicated. Anyway, if all goes according to plan I’ll be working for them through December and taking night classes a few times a week to continue learning French.

I never thought I would have the opportunity to spend three months living in Paris let alone eight. This truly is the experience of a lifetime and I look forward to seeing what the next few months will hold.