daily pleasures of la parisienne

my dear readers, i realized something.  i have begun to only blog about what happens from friday to monday, which could leave you wondering, "what in the world is hallie doing on tuesday, wednesday, and thursday?"  now, i haven't been inclined to write about my weekday activities because they're not at the "OH MY GOSH, IT'S THE MONA LISA!" level of excitement, BUT that is not to say they're not exciting.  so, for this post, i have decided to make a list of the little things in my everyday life that excite me.

1. the bread vending machine at my local monoprix (grocery store).  for one euro, i get a steaming hot baguette in under 2 minutes.  i'm pretty sure it's magic.  they have a vending machine... for bread.  this is truly a beautiful place.

2. my eiffel tower keychain.  it's shiny, gold, and maybe a little bit tacky.  BUT i can always find my keys and it's a constant reminder that i'm here living my dream.

3.  postcards.  they sell them everywhere.  I LOVE POSTCARDS.  for others, for myself, for EVERYONE.  they have postcards of places, food, people, and anything you could imagine.

4.  my moleskine planner.  a parisian purchase, i carry it with me everywhere, mapping out study schedules, sightseeing schedules, travels, and sometimes i find it on my bed when i'm going to sleep.  i'm obsessed.  i can't believe i get to have it all year.

5. french universities' coffee vending machine.  you may be thinking, "vending machine coffee?  really, hallie?"  but no.  for 40-50 centimes (eurocents, as i refer to them), i get a cute little plastic cup with a cappucino with a hint of chocolate in it.  delicious.  on wednesdays, when i have class all day, i usually have three.  maybe that's why i'm still awake?

6.  juice in glass bottles.  i feel like i'm saying, "good morning, world.  i'm classy... cheers!"

7.  the best crepes reside between me and my metro, bastille.  all visitors, prepare yourself.  we're stopping there.

this weekend, i'm bound for prague... czech it out!  haha.  sorry.