tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289204017590464455.post7487063128271902572..comments2023-06-17T15:59:39.800+02:00Comments on Flip-Flop France: Just Another American in ParisSasha S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03352879474545628335noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289204017590464455.post-67239059596692732072011-12-20T11:18:02.322+01:002011-12-20T11:18:02.322+01:00Hi Sasha,
how is it going ?
Looking forward to ...Hi Sasha, <br /><br />how is it going ?<br /><br />Looking forward to your next post...<br /><br />As for your move, <br />well Lyon became somehow the city of your heart, and I think it is <br />indeed a special city. It is well located (2h from Paris, 4h from the beach, 2h from the mountain)<br />and it's good size, a human size but big enough. Also, you have very good public services, lots of restaurants <br />at reasonable price, and the cost of living is kinda low. The Lyonnais people are at first a bit cold but <br />when you gain their friendship it is not fake. I'm sure, the fact that you are American obviously made <br />it easier for you to break the ice and make new friends.<br />I think Lyon provides an optimum quality of life and it is the ideal city for a young couple who is <br />starting a family. <br />Moving to France through Lyon first was a good move, <br />because it was enough of an immersion in the new culture as well as a relatively mild cultural shock. <br />On the top of that, expatriation is rarely successful without a partner, and if he is a local then this is <br />the best way to understand the culture. <br />As I understand it, you guys are still young so a come back in the future is still possible.<br />That being said, I don't see your move as a downgrade at all. <br />If you get a chance to live in Paris, then that's great! Experiencing Paris will enrich <br />your expatriation, will somehow complete it.<br />If Lyon is the city of your heart, Paris is the city of your dreams. There is few cities of that <br />level in the world in terms of culture, architecture or way of life (among many other things), <br />New York City or London are in this list...<br />You're indeed an another american in Paris, but lots of americans dont speak French and never experienced<br />another part of France, so you still keep that "specialness" about your profile.<br />On the top of that, there is in Paris, way more job opportunities for you as the <br />the local economy is huge and international, there many American businesses.<br />Eventhough, I think it's cooler to experience Paris from within, If you still want to keep your cost <br />of living in control, you can live in a close western suburb like Courbevoie or Asnières, cities where <br />the way of life resemble the lyon one, still at about 30 min from the 6th arrondissement where Brian <br />is gonna work. <br />Anyway, this is exciting and once you made the move from Portland to Lyon, the next move is definitely <br />easier unless you're coming home. But you ought to see the positive side of things, like if you come <br />home you'll be able to swalow a delicious Taco bell burrito! ;) <br /> <br />GabeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289204017590464455.post-19626065297410496862011-12-17T03:01:53.076+01:002011-12-17T03:01:53.076+01:00\(^o^)/ youpi youpi oueeeee...Happy X'mas! Reb...\(^o^)/ youpi youpi oueeeee...Happy X'mas! Rebecca MoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289204017590464455.post-86237492879613688682011-12-16T10:22:46.336+01:002011-12-16T10:22:46.336+01:00I am officially scared. I think the oven has to c...I am officially scared. I think the oven has to come with, I mean we just got it, it wouldn't be right to turn and sell if for half off.. we'll figure out a way. The closet is collapsable so I guess it will just take up all of my bedroom space.Sasha S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03352879474545628335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289204017590464455.post-71453531971914349762011-12-16T10:16:37.240+01:002011-12-16T10:16:37.240+01:00Well, congratulations!
As for your concerns:
1. ...Well, congratulations!<br /><br />As for your concerns:<br /><br />1. How the hell are we going to get my brand new closet and oven to Paris? --> No way<br /><br />2. Where are we going to live? --> Expensive and small in Paris intramuros, or a bit less expensive but small anyway in banlieue. North is forbidden.<br /><br />3. How long will it take to find an apartment? --> It depends of your budget. Rule of thumb: Lyon loyer * 2<br /><br />4. Where will I find a new butcher who knows my order and my name? --> No ideaSaudadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620876844906884200noreply@blogger.com