Beginning to look a lot like Christmas....:'(

I haven't posted in awhile because I've been working so hard trying to get my move going forward.

This time of year is hard for me for a couple of reasons. I lost my mom in December 2011 and also because it was my plan to be relocated to Paris in December 2013 and that fell through. Now as I see holiday pictures in Paris being posted and the latest pic of the Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree, I feel melancholic. I continue my journey with hopes that I will soon spend a Christmas in my Paris.

Joyeux anniversaire à moi!!!

On my birthday I'd just like like to provide a brief update on my progress to moving to Paris.

Right now I'm still working on become TESOL certified so that I can find a job teaching English in Paris. I'm still on track and not giving up.

For now...

Paris Flood of 1910

31 March 2014

In Texas it is 1:03 AM, in Paris 7:03AM. I can't help but imagine awaking to a beautiful day in Paris and long to experience that again in person.

Right now my Plan B is on track. I'm taking classes towards becoming certified to teach English as a Second/Foreign Language and I recently received a promotion and I'm teaching more.

I'm planning to leave for Paris in August 2015, so I have a little over a year to get everything on track. I've been volunteering working with foreign college students who are learning English and I have been thoroughly enjoying that.

I am hoping I can take another trip to Paris before my move as I miss being there.

I'll keep you guys updated.

Mwah!

A beautiful morning in Paris!

As I write this post, it is 1:12 am in Texas and and 8:12 am in Paris. I stay awake so that I can view a live cam to watch the sun rise in Paris. I wanted to share this sunrise with you....enjoy.

New Year - New Plan

New Years 2014 was bittersweet. I am very grateful to see another year and for myself and my family to all be healthy - that's the sweet. The bitter is that I really hoped to awaken in the new year in Paris.

However, I will not dwell on the negative.

I go into this new year more determined than ever to accomplish my dream of living in Paris. I am not setting any goals or even saying that the move will occur in 2014, only that I will spend this year readying myself for the move.

I don't believe in making New Year resolutions, mainly because people rarely keep them. I will be making plans instead.

2014 Plans:

1. Continue studying French
• By improving my French, I improve my chances of finding a job and making a smooth transition when I move
2.  Job Searching
3. TESOL Certification

I will of course post updates so that you all can hold me accountable and track my progress.

I hereby declare 2014 as the Year of Me!

December 27th

Today marks the self-appointed date I had set for myself to make my move to Paris. Due to unforeseen circumstances, my plans have been delayed.

In the meantime, I will continue my job search and revise my plans. I plan to use this extra time to continue learning French and to hopefully become TESOL certified so that I can teach English when I move.

I remain steadfast in my decision to move to Paris and I will keep you updated as my process moves along.....but for today, I am sad.

Until we meet again.