I want to leave

… Aix-en-Provence, I mean. Automatically it means I can’t wait to be in Paris!

A few weeks ago I was alone in Paris, dragging myself in and out of the metro, tramway and various stinky SNCF trains. All the trouble was worth it, though, because I have finally found an apartment, which has everything we wanted: it’s new enough, big enough, close enough (to La Defense, that is), is within the budget and it has a parking slot. Bravissimo!

I know there are some people who actually like apartment-hunting, and I am not one of those people, especially since I was dragging a backpack full of useless stuff (and the question keeps repeating itself in my head, over and over: why did I bring my robot along?), holding a map in one hand and an umbrella in the other, and was navigating the streets of Paris without a GPS system, or a Sense of Direction.

But yeah, I made it, it’s over and done with, so I can quit complaining. I did get to do some “chores” in Paris while I was at it:

1. I watched The Science of Sleep at the Odeon and got a student discount without showing a student ID card (I told the lady, and I quote, “I don’t have a student ID card” and she said crossly “Well, remember to bring it next time then!” and punched in a discounted ticket without even waiting for me to reply that I wasn’t a student but a bum, and maybe I didn’t correct her, and so what, and why are you judging me? Shut up.)

2. I went to my favourite lingerie shop, Women’s Secret, and bought beautiful things.

I am so bored and restless already. I am so excited to move to Paris, I wish someone had already invented a Fastforward Your Days gadget. Don’t get me started on inventors, those lazy bastards…

17 comments

loonyinbarnsley says:

Feb 11, 2007

Hi kala, I’ve been lurking for quite sometime now. I just strongly felt like commenting on this entry because I AM SOO JEALOOOUS!!!

It’s a wonderful city. I wish I could experience it – (as in living it) in my lifetime. Kahit isang taon lang.

Look forward to your livin la vida parisiana posts!

You write beautifully…keep blogging!

Junnie says:

woohoo! congratulations! near La Defense is a cross between something contemporary and something old too. now we know whose doors to knock on too when we’re in Paris!

did the robot enjoy the trip?

denden says:

hi kala! i laughed at the “getting a student discount without showing a student id card” bit cause i did the same recently. i say milk it while we still can

Kat O+ says:

Your robot is obviously a lucky charm.

Mik says:

Your excitement is infectious haha I can’t wait to start reading about your other Parisian episodes
Also, if you come across a fastforward-your-days thingy, please ship it over to me after you’re done with it, hehe
BTW, your comment box is sumpungin! I’ve been trying to leave a comment for the past two days and only got through today.

tommpouce says:

so, so, so, where is it??? La Defense is a central point for the public transports in Paris, it’s the open road to the Champs Elysees, to Les Halles, and then to all those places that make Paris what it is.
And it has a parking lot? I don’t know if it’s you or the robot, but I’ll invite you both as soon as I start looking for a new place.

Good luck with the moving, when is it programmed?

tuesday says:

see u there someday =)

kala says:

looneyinbarnsley> hey, thanks! me too, i feel the same way. For the french or other people who are living in France, living in Paris really sounds like torture, and i can understand where they’re coming from, but … as you said, kahit isang taon lang! Paris is still Paris, hehehe.

Junnie> you bet my robot enjoyed the trip! He was a bit of a drag at the end of the trip though, since he kept bitching the whole time, wanting to go to museums while I was busy doing grown-up stuff like looking at apartments…

denden> yep, I agree. I’m getting a hang of this discount thing. Think of all the moolah it will save me.

Kat> You betcha. Mahmud (my robot) is a very special guy… First of all, he’s well-travelled and knows a lot more about life and humankind than I do, so it’s always nice to have him around when I go on trips. Plus he can read maps, unlike myself. He gets very philosophical, though. To other people, he is just a robot…
(ok, I should stop, before you throw me to the mental asylum…)

Mik> really? my comment box blows. I’ll take a look at it. If this comment gets through (and it better get through, cause I’ve typed a damn book here already), then the sumpong is gone. hehehe. Maybe you and D are thinking of another honeymoon? France beckons…

tommpouce> It’s just outside La Defense. There’s a new tram line that starts from there so it’s pretty convenient. It’s just a few stops via tramway. 4 more weeks and counting, can’t wait!

Tuesday> of course! make sure to mail me if you’re going to be around the area. would be nice to meet finally.

siena says:

Hi Kala!
I’m happy nakakuha na kayo ng apartment sa Paris. Wow! I’m sure you’ll be happier living there.

Have a great day!

Makis says:

Thank goodness, a place to crash into while in Paris! Hehe! The waiting now makes you antsy, you just want to get it over & done with! Let’s meet up before you go ok?

kat says:

i’m one of those people who don’t like apartment-hunting. try that in NYC and you’ll get a major headache!

i’m planning on visiting Pareee in the foreseeable future! i’m very glad you’re moving there!

oh by the way, i think you’ll like my next post, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see it!

Siena> thanks! I’m so glad too that the apartment hunting is over, I can finally sit back and start my countdown. How are you doing?

Makis> You’re right, waiting is the worst, but not much longer na rin… sure let’s meet up, let’s plan it soon!

Kat> be sure to tell me when you’re coming to Paris! we are definitely meeting up to ogle at cute French men (uh, ok, I think the appropriate word would be “appreciate” hehe). Oooh, what’s the post about? Your EP? Ikaw talaga, another thing to wait for, hehehe… will check it out tomorrow.

analyse says:

wow, with a parking lot! your robot must have a lucky charm.

haze says:

Wonderful news and great job Kala ! Does it mean you can accomodate us when we visit Paris soon? . Get together before you leave

justice says:

Congrats Kala at last tapos na pag-ikot-ikot mo hehe

I loved Paris when we were there and I hope to see it again one day

Hello again Kala…when ba kayo magmomove? Before winter time or next year? Baka makabisita, if and only if maapprove ang schengen visa.
Ok naman ako dito, medyo busy but soon, I have time to relax–
Sit back and start the countdown! Am counting for you too!
*hugs*

toni says:

Paris! Ooh la la! I’m so excited for you!


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