Un Petit Café Chaud

After a certain time, lunch and dinner is not served.
So, eat now or forever tenir votre faim.


Unlike Americans, Europeans eat in moderation. You won't find the 24-hour Diner or the Wendy's that closes at 2 AM. Here in Geneva and Collonges, food is a necessity, not an accessory. On many occasions, we've gone to restaurants and boulangeries to failed attempts and signs stating CLOSED.

I went to a Café yesterday and ordered un petit café chaud. I was given exactly that. A tiny cup of coffee, not even half the size of a Tall at Starbucks.

Delightfully, it was just the amount I needed.

A girl should be two things...

Thanks to my wonderful friend L, I've landed my hands on the book "Classy" by Derek Blasberg. It centers around the theme that "a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous" (Coco Chanel). While I'm no fashionista or even nearly versed in the jargon of the fashion culture, I do get perks from reading an occasional Vogue or Elle magazine.

In his book, Blasberg comically distinguishes between a classy lady and the classic tramp. He notes that, elegance and class live within a lady and are inevitably expressed without. Along with the distinguishing features, he gives cues on how to behave in different social settings, environments, and how to ultimately conquer each situation as a lady.

On this diverse experience of life, whether man or woman, in Switzerland or America, let's raise our standards to a life of Classy!

When in Rome...

Its 3:01 AM in Geneva. My roommate is sleeping. I should be too. I have class at 9 and breakfast at 7. So looks like tomorrow will be a long day.

This is just un petit blog.

We all know the saying, "When in Rome do as the Romans do"

Well what about when you're in the heart of Geneva?
Same rules apply.

DO as the Swiss do.

Simply said.

I tried new things.

Had fun along the way.

And now I move eclectically.

In light of experiences in each new day.

C'est la vie <&hearts>

L'amour Et Moi

Love is truly a wonderful thing. It changes the light in which we see the world. It removes rage, hate, and the darkness of low self-esteem. On this journey in none other than Switzerland and France, I am taking baby steps to fully love myself. They say “you are your worst critic”. I think I’ve let this statement live true for too long in my life. It’s time for a fresh start with tweaked beginnings, and new endings. Let the love begin.

Live, Love, and mostly Learn along the way.