Funnily enough I think this was the title of my first ever blog post, when I just found out I was coming to France and beginning a new journey. Now my journey begins again...a new chapter let's say. All in the space of nine months I have - improved my French (actually being able to speak it well which I never could have imagined), explored Paris and discovered things I couldn't have even created in my imagination, stumbled across a good guy I actually want to spend my time with, made friends for life that I will never forget and most recently GOT A JOB AS A TEACHER. I can't really believe it and I guess it hasn't sunk it yet. I got the call yesterday and I was overjoyed, excited and nervous all at the same time. So I start on the 5th September and I couldn't be happier! As I've already said thankyou to everyone who was so supportive, I couldn't have done it without you. Special thanks to Mum & Dad, Mrs D and Mr David Force who repeatedly gave me advice on interviews/my CV and any other questions I had.
This isn't who I'll be working for but I liked the photo anyway as according to my American friends I am sooo British. La di da.
I also just found out I have a summer job teaching too AND I get £13.33 an hour, not so bad eh. Only downside is it is with teenagers and I just know they are going to love me (not). Oh well bring on the challenge. Maybe I can bribe them with power rangers...or whatever teenagers actually enjoy now...maybe it's more likely to be something electronic and mind warping. I'll have a think. Anyway at least I will not be a poor poor pauper in the summer which is nice.
I should write about what I have been doing recently which is visiting the beautiful garden of the Musee Rodin and exploring Invalides, drinking by the Seine (a typical French summer thing), watching Kung Fu Panda 2 in French (it's still funny) and generally making the most of my last week. However what I have decided to start writing about is my 'top places to go in Paris.' I found a journal type book (yes i'm a pikey I took it don't judge) in the Musee Rodin toilets and I have been filling it in with all my recommended Paris hotspots. None of them are stupidly overpriced or impossible to find. They are for people who want to see the real Paris, nice idea no? Yes? Let me know. Well here goes today's topic of discussion will be.........................wait for it................SUGARPLUM.
Sugarplum cake shop in the fifth arrondissement is a wonderful American style bakery just a short walk away from Notre Dame. The tourists don't know about it (thank god) so it's always pretty peaceful and somewhere you can feel at home as everyone speaks English. This is the website, not that I am being lazy but if you wanted more details! http://www.sugarplumcakeshop.com/en/ They make wedding cakes and birthday cakes as well as a huge selection of cupcakes, cookies, flapjacks, scones, cinnamon rolls, ice cakes and well...the list goes on. They also make the best homemade lemonade I think I have ever tasted, it's pretty sugar filled but it's delicious especially on a hot day. They do every type of tea you could ever manage and filter coffee is available with free refills! I would recommend this to anyone with a taste for delicious baked goods and even if you want to study/chat/have a meeting the atmosphere is perfect! The address is 68 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine 75005 Paris and the nearest metro stop is Cardinal Lemoine line 10. Check it out!
