An American woman married to a Frenchman talks about her new life in Paris and the challenges of learning a new language and adjusting to everyday life, both as a foreigner and as a newlywed.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Martin Parr photography exhibition
Yesterday, Eric and I went to the Jeu de Paume gallery for a photography exhibit he knew about. We both really enjoyed ourselves. I wasn't allowed to take photos inside but they had some of the photos on signs outside, so I took photos of those instead so I could show you. Here is a selection.
Was the exhibit titled "Americans Abroad?" I really hate those USA bomber coats. My friend and I sarcastically call people who were them Captain America. Maybe that's the Arch de Triumph in Vegas. Then the jacket is fitting for that location.
I grew up in Delaware and had your average American upbringing. A few years ago a boy from France wrote to me on Myspace because we both liked the band Yo La Tengo. The rest is history. We wrote a bit back and forth, then more and more, then talked on the phone, then met and were engaged after a week together, and a year later we were married! I have never been happier, and now our life together is just beginning...I'm moving to Paris to be with him. My French is not too good yet, and I will have many adventures, I'm sure. I'd like to share them with you if you're interested! I am a podcast nerd, I like making collages and my own Christmas cards, I love cooking and museums and shopping in outdoor markets, I love cats and long walks.
Was the exhibit titled "Americans Abroad?" I really hate those USA bomber coats. My friend and I sarcastically call people who were them Captain America. Maybe that's the Arch de Triumph in Vegas. Then the jacket is fitting for that location.
ReplyDeleteyes, that one with the bomber jacket was actually taken in Vegas, I remember now that you said that. Eric loved that one. embarrassing!
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