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Moving On

July 12, 2012

jessica's dinner party, paris, europe, le cordon bleu, moving

It’s taken me awhile to get myself to write this post, but here goes: I’m leaving France.  It was a really difficult decision, one that made me lose a lot of sleep and tears, but it just felt like time to move on.  It’s a bit bittersweet and sometimes I think about what if and should I have…but at the end of the day, in my gut, I am certain I made the right choice.  I don’t know exactly where I’m going or what I’ll be doing but as much as it is scary, I’m also quite excited.  Racing towards an unknown, I can’t wait to tell you about everything I discover on the way.

Filed Under: europe, france, thoughts Tagged With: france, moving, paris

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  1. Fran Flint says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:02 am

    Oh no, Jessica! I was hoping to treat you to a meal here in Paris while I am here. (I was waiting awhile to contact you, after I had a few weeks of ‘Intermediate’ under my belt). Can we still get together or is it too late? Failing that, we just bought a townhouse in Chula Vista, California (San Diego area)where we plan on living part of the year. You can contact me on my email address if you wish:
    ‘fran.flint61@yahoo.com.au’. From the look of your recent blog pictures, it looks like your bags are already packed? Let me know ….

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    • Jessica says

      July 14, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Fran-That would be so much fun to meet in San Diego!! Hope Intermediate is going well.

      Reply
  2. Merisi says

    July 14, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Good luck and best wishes,
    Merisi

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    • Jessica says

      July 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

      Merisi- Thanks!!

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:59 am

    I can’t believe you’re moving! I won’t have someone to visit in Europe anymore. 🙁

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  4. Libby says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Oh no I won’t get to see you again after all 🙁
    Good luck with everything, Jessica. When are you leaving? Maybe one day in Korea! Gros bisous xx

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  5. hungry dog says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Best of luck in your next endeavors! And don’t be sad… life is long–you may return to France one day on unexpected terms.

    Reply
  6. Jillian@TheHumbleGourmet says

    July 18, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Best of luck! I can only imagine what a difficult decision that must have been for you. I hope it all turns out for the best!

    Reply
  7. Haein says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    I’m sure everything will work out for you, things always have a way of working out even when we don’t know what to expect! Even if it’s hard, it’s going to be such an exciting new chapter of your life and I can’t wait to read and see what is in store for you!

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    • Jessica says

      July 30, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Haein- Thanks so much!!!

      Reply
  8. pero says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:20 am

    best of luck! thinking of you..
    Nataša&Pero

    Reply
  9. Camille says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Wow. So sorry we didn’t get a chance to go on many pastry eating excursions together! But I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next for you. Best of luck!

    Reply

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