The Adventures of Gigi

You know you're becoming Parisian when....

• you get angry if you have to wait more than 2 minutes for the metro
• you are recognised by your boulanger
• everybody thinks that you know every street in town, little do they know you secretly carry a tiny plan de Paris in your handbag at all times
• the end of zone 2 marks the end of the world as you know it
• you always open the door and jump off the metro before it has come to a complete stop
• 4 to 5 flights of stairs is nothing (although I don't care how long I live here 7 will always be too many)
• though it is in no way appreciated, you have accepted public urination
• you have also accepted that parks are for looking at, not playing in, and you therefore always remember to keep off the grass
• 8 euros for a pint of beer is, not exactly reasonable, but not exorbitant either
• you find yourself having a stronger and stronger opinion on the left bank versus right bank debate
• 50 square metres is a lot of space
• you always have a baguette, wine and cheese in your kitchen
• you push past people without apologising but you always hold the door open for the person behind you even if they're over 5 metres away
• un cafe equals a short black, no questions
• you introduce yourself to people as Ghislaine

posted by Gigi @ 12:15 am