You Vote

I am proposing a way to

1. Highlight some of the differences between living in America and Paris
2. Give you a chance to vote on what kind of life you would want if you had the choice!
3. Offer a glimpse into the real life of a person living in Paris. Not a tourists' life.

So if I can get my act together...I will try to post once a week about one difference and you can vote which you prefer! Post your votes in the Comments Section!

First UP:

GROCERY SHOPPING

Option 1 - USA: Buy everything you need under one roof for reasonable prices. You usually can buy a week's worth of groceries saving you trips during the week and your fridge holds it all.

Place all your groceries into your car and drive directly to the door of your house where you unload your groceries. While it is quite convenient, your food is not as fresh (even produce) or is quite processed.

Option 2 - Paris: You must grocery shop at least 2-3 times a week because your fridge is half the size of an American fridge. At times, you must go to 2-3 different shops for the food you need for dinner. Food is much more expensive, but the quality and taste are really outstanding if you know where to go. Add in a weekly market trip too where you buy A-M-A-Z-I-N-G produce for good prices...but must do it in French. AND market is not everyday. It only occurs 3 mornings a week.

You must carry all of your groceries either on you, in a caddy, or hang it off your stroller because, yes, if you have young children who are not in school or at the babysitter's...they are coming with you. You walk 5-10 minutes with all your groceries and your children to your apartment.

I prefer Option 2 -Paris.

Which do you prefer?