The Sun and All Its Glory

When living in Texas, you REALLY take the sun for granted. It comes out almost every day. It warms everything and makes everything seem happier.

In Paris, there is a reason why you see Parisians just sprawling out all over cafes come spring when it is warm enough to relax outside. It's because the sun is a widely missed phenomenon.

Despite our rather rain-less winter...there has been a difference between the sun I saw yesterday and today! Is there a difference between sunlight? I think so.

When I woke up yesterday, the sunlight was streaming in the window. Hard, fast, full of warmth and joy. That's what she said.

Oh sorry. Anyways, it was great! For the first time since I have come to Paris, I thought:

"OH MY GOD! THE SUN! THE SUN! Let's go outside! Let's get things done! It's time for a day full of fun!"

In full Dr. Seuss style. However, by the afternoon, it was cloudy again.

But for a little bit of time there...it felt like we were back in Texas. Full of warmth, happiness, and joy! Don't get me wrong, we love it here and our life here is great. But there is just something to be said for seeing a "Texas Strength" ray of sunshine that you took for granted while living there.

SO there is one difference between living in Paris and Texas.

Another? Being able to buy 15 travel packets of tissues for 1.67 euro. THAT IS CHEAP. I remember in Texas, I never bought those little travel packs of tissues because they were 6 for $2.50 and I thought that was outrageous. I just made my own travel packs by putting tissues from the tissue box into ziploc bags.

But here, I can really go crazy and buy the store-made travel sized tissue packs.

VOILA