tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post6765965936384139180..comments2023-07-29T13:34:59.411+02:00Comments on Leah en France Part Trois: From the horse's mouthLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14698816373406087611noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-12979775498617783082008-01-19T13:23:00.000+01:002008-01-19T13:23:00.000+01:00Thanks a lot, Alice, I really liked what you had t...Thanks a lot, Alice, I really liked what you had to say. <BR/><BR/>I definitely agree that things happen for a reason and that what's meant to be will be. I guess I just hate feeling like I have to really struggle to be even allowed to stay here and can't help but question sometimes why I'm fighting going back to the states so much and if I shouldn't just give in and give up. I do want to stay in France, but I feel torn. Only time will tell-on verra bien!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698816373406087611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-38353017381731612932008-01-18T15:20:00.000+01:002008-01-18T15:20:00.000+01:00Hey there Leah -- Happy Belated New Year! Just wa...Hey there Leah -- Happy Belated New Year! Just wanted to say that I, too, have been there (what am I talking about?! I'm STILL there) and like Kylie I have more than a few years on you. I'm STILL searching for myself, but oddly enough, the one thing I feel good about is the fact that I've established France as my home. I honestly couldn't imagine going back to the U.S. to live now, but I guess it's a very personal thing. And I guess it has something to do with the fact that I have a significant other here now too... But I often feel like I don't have enough direction or no particular career path, and I ask myself constant questions. Then again, I know that's normal and healthy. Otherwise, if I just resigned myself to something, it would be worse, right?! I guess it's the curse of our "generation" (even if, again, I'm a bit further ahead in the generation line!).<BR/><BR/>Don't worry: I'm sure what's meant to be will fall into place. If, when July rolls around, you still feel like moving back to the U.S. seems like the right thing, then go with it. But if you feel like France could possibly bring you more, and you could possibly see a future for yourself here, then why not give it a try too? Don't want to throw any more indecision your way, but somehow I feel like fate will help everything fall into place.<BR/><BR/>And I agree that 2008 is going to be a much better year than 2007 -- as a matter of fact, it's going to be a GREAT YEAR! :-) Let's all say it together...The Late Bloomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337578942279132688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-9814039059035532672008-01-17T12:49:00.000+01:002008-01-17T12:49:00.000+01:00C-Well, I crazily still like it here despite all m...C-Well, I crazily still like it here despite all my complaining. I also don't think I would come back here if I went home, I kinda think that'd be it for me!<BR/><BR/>N-Thanks for the comment and I agree, it sure is a pain in the a$$. You will definitely have to make it up to Bretagne whether I go or not(that goes for Crystal and Jennie too!)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698816373406087611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-76813916586368366902008-01-16T00:41:00.000+01:002008-01-16T00:41:00.000+01:00Yep, been there and remain there in thought. This...Yep, been there and remain there in thought. This whole growing up and figuring out what to do next sure isn't easy. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you will figure it out as you go and I'll just wish for you to find the path that makes perfect sense for you. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's nice to be reminded that I'm not alone! Also, I need to get up your way and attend one of these parties! :)nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011815573691008359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-57306236821242033532008-01-15T22:06:00.000+01:002008-01-15T22:06:00.000+01:00welcome to the club my friend...life somehow becom...welcome to the club my friend...life somehow becomes suspended for foreigners living in France...once the fun and excitement of living in europe wears off (for me, it was 2 weeks after my arrival) we find ourselves doing mundane jobs, getting paid peanuts and never really finding that stability we'd have back at home. There's no easy answers to the questions you are asking yourself, but the important thing is to live with no regrets. If you go back to the states in July and start to regret it, you can always move back to France. Things are gonna be better for us all in 2008...I'm sure of it :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136483568967161966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-40156444613380824872008-01-15T11:31:00.000+01:002008-01-15T11:31:00.000+01:00J-Well, it's not 100%, but that's what it's lookin...J-Well, it's not 100%, but that's what it's looking like, unfortunately. :( You are planning on heading to QC, right? That's something to look forward to!<BR/><BR/>A-I know you know I know you know. Wait, what? Anyways, yeah it was S that said that. And, you're right that I could go to another city, but I a)don't feel like starting all over again and settling into a new place and b)think that if I'm going back, it's pretty much to be close to my family and with my parents, sister, aunt and cousin all living there, I think it makes sense.<BR/><BR/>K-Is that water by any chance stagnant and murky? :)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698816373406087611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-84003622226869101942008-01-14T22:55:00.000+01:002008-01-14T22:55:00.000+01:00well, leah, know that you are not alone. no famil...well, leah, know that you are not alone. <BR/><BR/>no family here. not a real job. taking classes, but what am i going to do with the degree? etc.<BR/><BR/>i've got a few years on you (let's *NOT* count them, ok? :D) and talk about not progressing? i call it TREADING WATER. try it. it makes you feel a little bit better. :)KathyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557837102539253373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-39584883348378343772008-01-14T21:18:00.000+01:002008-01-14T21:18:00.000+01:00Well, we already talked about this and you know ho...Well, we already talked about this and you know how I agree with you 100 percent. Like, I could have just written this entry myself :) Unfortunately, sharing the misery doesn't make it any easier. <BR/><BR/>Btw, who's the platonic friend you were discussing relationships with? I can't imagine any of Thomas' friends being sober enough for it (haha)... Simon? He is a sweetie. <BR/><BR/>Anyhoo, remember, you don't have to go back to your hometown for good. You could go to any city you want, where there's tons of people your age. Not that comforting to hear, but just wanted to shoot a little ray of hope into all the black hole-ness. Let me know when you want to get together and we'll commiserate!A Tankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081358741196043358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32972592.post-26611077478042473612008-01-14T20:05:00.000+01:002008-01-14T20:05:00.000+01:00Aw, you're leaving France this summer? I have to m...Aw, you're leaving France this summer? I have to make it up to Bretagne before then to see you!<BR/><BR/>I understand how you feel though. I don't feel like I'm progressing with my life here either. After I'm done with the assistantship program in April, I have no idea what to do. I could start taking classes at a French university, but I guess the problem is that I don't know what I want to do as a career. Plus that's more bills to pay with the little money I have/earn. I'm just tired of being poor and feeling stuck.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700188628709124335noreply@blogger.com