listing & la grande-place

Let's backtrack once more. At the chocolate tasting, I had the opportunity to ask a Bruxelles local what to do in his hometown. His advice: stand in the center of the Grand Place and turn in a complete circle. "Every building you see is from 15th century. They've somewhat miraculously endured the wars since. We think it's the most impressive square in all of Europe." I might have to agree...

But I won't. I don't pick favorites :) even for a square so stunning. In other news, it's been a busy week in Paris. To keep this short:

Eating as many vegetables as possible to balance out lunches with the guys.

Drinking bottomless cups of tea and the occasional hot chocolate.

Practicing gratitude. ‘Tis the season, n’est pas ?

Mastering: transition-induced anxiety.

Learning immigration policies and diversity issues in the UK (thesis prep).

Playing with the French concept of casual dating.

Finishing my internship at PageYourself… and really bummed about it.

Reading Sparkle: The Girl’s Guide to Living a Deliciously Dazzling, Wildly Effervescent, Kick-Ass Life.

Enjoying Paris with the best expat friends.

Walking through Montmartre on my way to PageYourself’s new office.

Needing quality time with my siblings.

Wearing cozy layers.

Cooking comfort food by craving. Most recently, this.

Wondering if I’ll experience reverse culture shock soon. (Hoping not).

Working on pre-research for my thesis.

Travelling back from Brussels (see above), and going home oh-so-soon.

Planning how to best spend two whole months in New York!

The list above was inspired by Tania, inspired by Sydney (and James), and inspired by Pip. Join the blogging community fun?