cluricaune

move to Paris
Why I Want To Live In Paris 2 years ago

I started going to Paris in ‘98, when my sister moved over. (She initially moved for a year – it’s now nine years later, she now has a husband and two kids and has only ever been back in Ireland on holiday). I’ve just fallen for the place : the city itself is beautiful, I love the atmosphere and the attitude around the place and – despite what some would have you believe – I’ve always found the people friendly, helpful and welcoming. The weather is also a big plus : it can get hot and sunny there, while it’s usually only cold, rainy and windy here.

I’ve had enough of having to come home. I’ve sent off a couple of jobs applications for jobs…I just can’t seem to convince myself I stand a real chance of getting there permanently though.

Apr 29, 2007, 11:30AM PDT | 14 cheers


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Alaythia is slowly settling in

How exciting!

Do you speak French?

Jun 13, 2007, 02:20PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

cluricaune

Still only looking for a job...

I speak a bit – it’s not fluent, but I can make a fairly decent effort with a conversation.

For that reason, I’m looking more for companies that are hoping to hire people with English-language skills…being fluent in English would be my big advantage !

C.

Jun 13, 2007, 02:52PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

Alaythia is slowly settling in

Good plan.

It’s always best to emphasize your strengths. I want to visit several foreign countries but I don’t know if I ‘d be brave enough to live in any of them. lol. Good luck on your job hunt!

Jun 13, 2007, 03:27PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

cluricaune

Thanks !

Though, if I did manage to make the move, I wouldn’t describe myself as brave…

I’ve been over so often, I know quite a few people who live there now – many of them, I’d consider to be very good friends. That’s not to mention my sister, of course – so, it’s not exactly like I’d be isolated or alone.

On top of that, France is (relatively) close to Ireland – home would only be a ninety minute flight away. Going to…say…Dallas would be a very different thing ;-)

C.

Jun 13, 2007, 04:23PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

Alaythia is slowly settling in

That's true!

lol. I suppose it would be relatively close. I’ve always thought it would be neat to live in Europe (though as mentioned, I probably wouldn’t be that brave)—so many different cultures in close proximity. If I boarded a 90 minute flight from here (unless I went due North) I’d be hard pressed even to get out of Texas. : )

Jun 13, 2007, 04:40PM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

Saturnsglow Life is a plethora of labyrinthian complexity...yet still so simple.

Is there any truth to the song

“April in Paris” (Billie Holiday song that I have had no luck finding on youtube to post on my click-a-songs). Is April the best month to visit?

Feb 16, 2008, 04:14PM PST | Thread | Respond to this

cluricaune

Anytime's good !

Every season has its own charms – I remember being there in April a couple of years back, and the weather was very changeable…gorgeous morning, snowing by lunchtime ! I’ve been over the last couple of years for New Year’s Eve, and I really look forward to that trip every year. I’m normally there in July for the Bastille celebrations – sometimes it can be a bit too hot that time of year though.

C.

Feb 16, 2008, 04:32PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

Saturnsglow Life is a plethora of labyrinthian complexity...yet still so simple.

Thank you cluricaune

Would love to take this trip.

Feb 16, 2008, 04:43PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

cluricaune

:-)

I hope you get to take it someday.

C.

Feb 16, 2008, 05:32PM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

mahinui ever more at home

"J'aime Paris au Moi de Mai"

...another famous song

Seems Paris in the Springtime is especially nice. I’ve only been in winter, with the Champs Elysee all lit up with sparkling lights. From photos I’ve seen, the City of Lights may keep Christmas lights up all year.

Oh, that’s “I love Paris in the month of May”.

“I love Paris in the springtime,
I love Paris in the fall,
I love Paris in the winter, when it drizzles,
I love Paris in the summer, when it sizzles.
I love Paris every moment,
Every moment of the year,
I love Paris,
Why, oh why, do I love Paris,
Because my love is near.”

Cole Porter, “I Love Paris”

Got to love it when it sizzles…

Feb 16, 2008, 04:36PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

Saturnsglow Life is a plethora of labyrinthian complexity...yet still so simple.

Thanks for

this…yes, sizzle is good!

Feb 16, 2008, 05:04PM PST | Respond to this

Flirt the Christmas Elf

Here you go

April in Paris. It’s not a video, but you can listen.

Feb 16, 2008, 04:38PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

Saturnsglow Life is a plethora of labyrinthian complexity...yet still so simple.

AAhhhhh Flirt

I’m listening now. INCREDIBLE song. My all time favorite Billie Holiday song ever, ever, ever. Thank you, sweet Flirt!

Feb 16, 2008, 04:42PM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

Dita

I'm just curious..

Is there any progress or a new plan about this goal ?

Jun 22, 2008, 10:40AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

cluricaune

:)

No further forward, I’m afraid ! In fact, I have been pretty lazy about it, this last couple of months…thanks for reminding me to do something about it !

I am heading over to Paris in a couple of weeks on holiday – so I will be able to check out a couple of job agencies while I’m there. Plus, there are a couple of magazines that feature a whole pile of jobs – geared specifically at the the anglophone community in Paris – I’ll also be able to get my hands on.

I’ll have to think about this and see what else I can come up with…

Jun 22, 2008, 11:22AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

Dita

Hope you can get a satisfying job there and make the things work! It’s a good point that you’ve got connections with people living there..

And for me, it wouldn’t hurt to have someone to join me to skim rocks at Canal St Martin in case I visit Paris someday :]

Jun 22, 2008, 11:59AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

cluricaune

:D

I can’t think of anyone I’d rather go rock-skimming with !

Maybe you’d like a postcard ? I could try and find something Amelie-related, if you’d like ?

Jun 22, 2008, 12:14PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

Dita

=]

Heyy, that’s so sweet of you! Everyone likes postcards I guess, right? :)

Jun 23, 2008, 09:54AM PDT | Respond to this

gypsiewriter thinks life is beautiful and appreciates the cheer-bombs as of late! :)

Might have asked this before...

but have you read:

Books, Baguettes and Bedbugs: The Left Bank World of Shakespeare and Co ??

worth a read!

Jan 11, 2009, 01:51PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

cluricaune

Ooooohhhh...

...no, I haven’t ! But I’m keeping an eye out for it now !

:D

Jan 11, 2009, 02:46PM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer


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