Pour vous...

I found this the other day. It made me laugh and I know it will give those of you who have studied abroad in France a good laugh too!

I'm Sorry...

Iced Coffee

The title of this post is really random. I couldn't think of anything else.

This past weekend I went home. It was nice, busy but nice. I have a new phone. It is really cool. A LG Envy 2. I've named it Ziggy with help from Moi. If anyone (except for Moi) can tell me which TV show was my inspiration I will send you a prize!!!

Today I had a very French moment. I walked up to a customer and asked if she needed help and she answered me in French, telling me she didn't speak English and the weird thing was that I switched right over to French without thinking about it. I told her that I spoke a little French and she was really happy and told me that she was just looking but would let me know if she needed anything. I was so amazed that it just came out of my mouth without me thinking about it. It's been FOREVER since I've spoken any French!!!!

Those moments make me miss France.

Ok, off I go to watch the season finale of "Biggest Loser"!!!

Warning, Danger!

So I still get emails from the french embassy. They are always warning me about things, here's an example:


U.S. EMBASSY PARIS, FRANCE
SECURITY UPDATE

This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to a large demonstration in Paris scheduled for this Thursday, January 29, 2009.

According to local police, there will be a large demonstration organized by the major French trade unions this Thursday, January 29, 2009, beginning at 1:00 p.m. A march will begin at Place de la Bastille and end at Place de l’Opéra. Areas affected will be Place de la Bastille, boulevard Beaumarchais, boulevard Filles du Calvaire, boulevard du Temple, Place de la République, boulevard Saint Martin, boulevard Saint Denis, boulevard Poissonnière, boulevard Montmartre, boulevard des Italiens, boulevard des Capucines, and Place de l’Opéra. Local police estimate the demonstration should end around 8:00 p.m.

French police expect at least 40,000-50,000 participants. Public transportation will be heavily disrupted. Automobile traffic is expected to be disrupted in various areas throughout Paris; routes should be planned accordingly.

We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid these areas, if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.

I love it!

Yesterday I made the most awesome tomato sauce! I started with onions and garlic, deglazed the pan with red wine, added herbs and spices and a can of tomato sauce and put it on crunchy bow tie noodles. It was so yummy!!! I was so proud of it I plated it nicely and took a picture!

Quelle Horreur !

Les Halles in DC has closed! I took my aunt and uncle there last night and it was closed!!! Totally dark, with a sign that told us to go to Bistro D'OC two blocks over. I was in shock...actually I still am! I loved Les Halles! So I went to their website and all it says it that the lease was up and that they hope to see me in New York.

C'est tres triste!!!!!!

Anyhow, Bistro D'Oc was nice. It was like something out of Perpignan. I loved it. I had Confit de Canard, and espresso and chocolate. If the staff had spoke french I would have been sure that I was in France. I miss France. Anybody up for a trip?

La Maison Blanche

D'accord mes amies, aujourd'hui j'ai visitee la maison blanche. ( I don't even want to know how many mistakes are in that sentence, it will just depress me) It was totally cool in the stand 1,000 feet away, don't touch the fence kind of way. But at least I went to see it. I can imagine it as one of those things a true DC person never does.

Anyhow, it wasn't my goal to visit today, in fact, I went to that part of the city to get a Doner kebab. Yes you read that right, I found Doner Kebabs in DC. Ok, they aren't exactly the same as the ones we ate in France, but it was better than a Gyro and quite tasty if you didn't torture yourself with the French comparison.

This weekend was quite busy, I was a very touristy person! I went to the Spy museum as you know (it was totally cool, I want to be a spy) Hit up the National Catherdral (I couldn't find the cigarette burn from the "West Wing" but I like to think it is there somewhere) and then wandered the zoo for a little bit. Then today, as you know I hit up the Turkish Festival, the White House and Union Station. Union Station is amazing. So pretty, so big and there is great shopping!

Ok, well that is my tiny weekend update. Tomorrow starts the work week. I am trying to hold in my excitement!!!

Oh, and just so you know what West Wing Episode I am talking about:


Oh, ya, almost forgot to mention, I am a brunette again. I am amazed at how easy it is to change hair color!

You're Invited!!!!

PLEASE VISIT MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Oh my friends, DC is very cool and I would love for all of you to come visit. Seriously, you must! I was even told by my "landlords" that friends are welcome!

How about coming for a concert? Coldplay and Duffy will be performing at the Verizon Center on October 31st!!! And if you don't want to do that, I guess we could just ride the metro, or go shopping at the hundreds of awesome stores!!!

Enough begging, I bought this book the other day because I was freaking out about losing the little french I have and it is the most awesome book ever! The french is so simple I think all the little children in France would laugh at me if they saw me reading it!

Speaking of books, I am currently reading on my commutes "Water for Elephants" and I am loving it. It's about an elderly man looking back on his life in the circus. It is better than is sounds. Check it out if you get the chance!

In other, less exciting news, I actually had work to do today. It was soooo exciting. I surfed the net looking for "authoritative information" about news networks. I know, you *wish* you were me!

I spent two hours commuting home today. I hate it when there is hair, or horses on train tracks!