je ne sais quoi

I've realised adventures are the best way to learn in life.

[leweekender]

"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train." —Oscar Wilde

Spending the last summer of my youth in Paris was truly memorable—seeing and understanding amazing art, making conversations with my non-existent french proficiency (‘bonjour’, ‘merci’ & ‘au revoir’ all the way), pinching myself when I saw the 14th July fireworks, watching films en plein air, making friends with people who don’t speak my first laynguage, picnicking along La Seine, being under an umbrella with six people (that crazy rainstorm!), shopping in Le Marais, experiencing Paris Plage, reading and coping with feline fear at Shakespeare & Co., strolling along Rive Gauche, contemplating life whilst having hot chocolate in the cafés, laughing so hard with lulu over classic tourist mistakes we made (e.g. being locked out of our studio), giving out balloons, drinking wine even when it’s not wine-o’clock, learning about french wine etiquettes from the local , taking a step back in time at Le Petit Trianon and wandering the narrow streets of Montmartre, as if an Edith Piaf’s song is playing in the background. For a moment, I feel like I belong here.

[leweekender]

You’re having the time of your life. You’re living in a dream you don’t want to wake up to. You’re committing all the faults as if it’s not suicidal. You’re telling yourself that having a little fun doesn’t hurt. You’re taking your sweet time to find out what this life is about. You’re mastering the art of being a flâneur. You’re getting lost in the arrondissements. You’re having conversations with people who don’t understand your language. You’re learning about yourself through the lens of people. You’re sipping wine regardless it’s wine o’clock. You’re taking polaroids in the hope to make the moment stay. You’re coming clean to strangers because it really doesn’t matter. You’re smiling at random people in the crowded metro. You’re seizing everyday as if it’s your last because tomorrow is unreachable. You’re living in the most beautiful city in the world, and this month long memories will last you for a lifetime.

[leweekender]

Take to me to where you are, What you've become, And what you will do When I am gone. I won't forget, I won't forget.

[leweekender]

4 in the morning

Packing. Au revoir Paris! </3

[leweekender]

Is it possible to absorb the sunset overlooking Pont Neuf?

Day 30 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Paris Plage

[leweekender]

Bardot. Godard. Contempt.

Day 29 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Parc de la Villette

[leweekender]

Just kids.

Day 28 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Jardin des Tuileries

[leweekender]

If I follow you tonight and leave tomorrow.

Day 27 of Summer In Paris | 📍 St. Lazare 

[leweekender]

Sail away from the safe harbour.

Day 26 of Summer In Paris | 📍  La Seine

[leweekender]

Sorry Mademoiselle, your credit card has been declined.

Day 25 of Summer In Paris | 📍  Le Marais

[leweekender]

The dramatic skyline of Paris, how do I forget thee?

Day 24 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Arc de Triomphe

[leweekender]

I am a tourist. I do whatever I want.

Day 23 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Le Nemours

[leweekender]

A step back in time. Pure magic.

Day 22 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Le Petit Trianon, Versailles

[leweekender]

Monet, I'm into you.

Day 21 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Musée de l'Orangerie

[leweekender]

I am definitely a Rive Gauche girl.

Day 20 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Ralph’s, 173 Boulevard Saint Germain  

[leweekender]

Je suis le plus libre.

Day 19 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Musée Rodin

[leweekender]

Mastering the art of being a flâneur. Checked.

Day 18 of Summer In Paris | 📍 Place d'Estienne d'Orves