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Tap-Ped Out in Nice
Not the plan, but a happy surprise To say this journey began with a rough start is an understatement. We left the house at 4:15 am. I missed my flight to Newark International (EWK). The train was my only option to make my flight to Marseille. Now I would have to cancel plans to lunch…
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A Two Way Street…
Teaching as a Gateway to Learning… In 2018 I became a full-time student. This city girl traded the grind, for Virginia, family obligations and affordable education. As a grateful beneficiary of scholarships, I was afforded the opportunity to continue my education beyond community college and abroad. Upon being accepted into the Institute of American University, (in Aix en Provence)…
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“It Was The best of Times; It Was The worst of Times”
Well, I’m living and studying in the South of France. Exquisite wine, cheese, and tender baguettes with the gentle crust, the majestic museums, medieval villages, the pristine Mediterranean Sea, is all very seductive. The living is easy, learning French, not so simple. The changing between the masculine/feminine phrases and their corresponding auxiliary verbs. Many of…
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“those pivotal chance encounters that shape lives”
As we say in NYC, “Onetime is late, early is onetime.” To arrive on time indicates lack of preparation, it is only by chance you arrived on time. Early arrival indicates preparation in the event of unforeseen circumstances. In a city of over 8 million people, retrieved from, https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/newyorkcitynewyork in a space just over 300…
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Lost in Translation
Originally posted on NYC GAL N X: I like my space. As a confirmed bachelorette, it’s become evident that I like my own company, perhaps to my detriment. I’m protective of my energy and selective about sharing my time. Although I’m very social yet I do not date, invite men into my home (or vice…
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Lost in Translation
I like my space. As a confirmed bachelorette, it’s become evident that I like my own company, perhaps to my detriment. I’m protective of my energy and selective about sharing my time. Although I’m very social yet I do not date, invite men into my home (or vice versa.) When ma copine, (who splits her…
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A Dying Breed …
September 8, 2021 “They Don’t make em like this anymore… My transition is almost complete. I have found a beautiful apartment within walking distance to campus. Hervé has acted as my caution and overall champion during the verification process. The proprietor is a writer; her husband is a professor of Anthropology. The family divides their…
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“THE BLUE MAN” @ THE HOTEL CAUMONT IN AIX… YVES KLEIN
After 18 months of living like a true Aixoise (who/that belongs to Aix), I’ve become quite complacent. There’s so much art, beauty, and history it can be challenging focused on my UMW classes (online.) The last few months I have secluded myself to improve my French and save money. I joined a friend for a…
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How I got here part 5
ONE NITE ONLY… D.C. Continued from “15 minutes” Updated On September 2, 2021 Home Join Me, Portfolio ONE NITE ONLY… D.C. Continued from “15 minutes” by admin Continued from “15 minutes” 2:35pm, I spilled onto the street, confident I could walk to the station in time for my train. The security guard gave me directions and I was off. 2:55pm My hips…
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How I got “here”…. pt 4
Finding Frida, Leaving with Grace, The Rabbit Hole Part 2 I found Frida, in the crown jewel of the museum. The gallery located on the top floor with jewel toned walls featured the most prominent artists. Frida Khalo is a midcentury Mexican painter, known for her raw surreal images. Having spent a significant amount of her…
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How I got here pt 3
How 15 minutes Turned Into a 1-Nightstand, costing $600.00 An old friend once told me, “I’m impressed that you can wake up and be ready to go within 15 minutes.” Coming from a United Nations Security officer with over 20 years of experience, it was the highest recognition. A Nite in DC…
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Where I’ve been for the last several years….
In case you missed it check out https://thembicosta.com/2022/03/12/country-girl-city-girl/