Category: Expat Life

Are You Reddy?

By Susu, August 24, 2009 9:47 am

Here as promised… more redness ladies! This is what Dior has concocted for us to be worn as the leaves start falling. Platforms as still sizzling and sturdy, at their utmost height of glory I’d say with tongue in cheek. Shoes in general seem to occupy an important role in the trendy fall apparel. Try swiping through a beautiful silhouette from bottom up and you’ll see – the visual candy-to-the-eye effect is guaranteed. With cinnamon please!

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Home Cosy Home

By Susu, August 15, 2009 6:10 pm

I’ve been back at home for a week now. It has felt so good. In fact it amazes me how well and planted I now feel in Paris. I have been calling this place home for seven years and a year after another things just get more and more familiar. Right from the arrival I rediscover the re-comforting sounds and smells. I find my good old walking routes and beloved scenery. How well can one feel in a place not initially yours!

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Getting Going Again

By Susu, June 1, 2009 10:34 am

What a wonderful feeling to be alive! What made me, all of a sudden, conscious of this? I’d been having occasional, but nevertheless quite nasty back pains and I finally got some help. Things are not perfect yet, but even a little break is already enough to get me hoppin’.

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I’m Still Standing

By Susu, May 25, 2009 5:55 pm

Between the ten-day getaway with my dear hubby up North – yep, I hit Finland again – and some blog bugs, I unfortunately haven’t  been able to write sooner. You dear blogland buddies have, nevertheless, been on my mind. I also recently learned that many “real friend” folks pop in on my world. How nice, a little ‘yey’ here to you too! So now I’m back, as renewed and refreshed as ever. Ready to take on some new wondrous adventures, for the near future mostly here on the beautiful French soil.

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Hop on the Tube

By Susu, May 3, 2009 7:42 am

The symbol is strong. So pure in color. So simple, thus timeless. That must be why tourists keep on photographing the London underground logo – and locals keep shuddering their heads. But deep down, I’m sure they must be feeling a hint of proudness. I mean, I would. This smart piece of color assemblage is a due reason for a lil’ ego trip.

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Green, Green Grass of London

By Susu, May 1, 2009 9:04 am

I hadn’t realized it so vividly on my previous visits that London is a veritable green city – at least compared to my dear Paris.

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