I’m a day person. Mornings are my thing. Yep, I’m one of those obnoxious morning people that wakes up chipper and ready to go, bouncing off the walls and singing whatever song I wake up with in my head.
Nights? Not so much. I always joke that I turn into a pumpkin around midnight. I’ve always been this way, and despite the odd looks and interesting comments from many of my peers over the years, I’ve learned to accept that nights just aren’t my thing.
But day time. Oh yah. It’s on.
Like today for example.I woke up bright and early and moseyed around the house for a bit, slowly eating breakfast, getting dressed and eventually hitting the streets of Paris around 10:30am.
I had a whole day planned. That’s another thing I’m known for. Planning. Yah, I’m one of those people too…type-A, schedule oriented, always on time kinda gal. Obnoxious, I know. But I digress.
So I had my whole day planned out. First stop, Mosquée de Paris. I took the metro to Place Monge, and found my way there, only to find out that there are no visitors allowed on Friday. Of course.
No worries. Rue Mouffetard is right in this area and I’ve heard it’s a cute street to walk down. So I did. And it was.
I had planned to go to a nearby African restaurant for lunch after my Mosquée de Paris trip, but it was 11:30 when I finished with my stroll down Rue Mouffetard, and I just wasn’t hungry yet. No worries. Plan B. (duh, of course there’s a Plan B…)
I hopped on the metro to go to a different restaurant I had heard about called Bob’s Kitchen – apparently they serve up really healthy fare like fresh juice, smoothies and nori wraps with avocado and fresh veggies. Sounds great, right? That’s what I thought too! Until I got there and, of course, they are only open on Friday nights. Zut!
Ok. No worries. Plan…C? I had a few museums on my potential “plan,” but at this point it was about 12:15 and I had worked up quite the appetite. I made my way to the Marais on foot scoping out the restaurants, and of course, being stubborn and indecisive.
Oh yah. That’s another thing. I’m really stubborn. And indecisive is an understatement (But really, I am quite delightful 
).
Yet again, I digress.
After wandering and wandering and wandering some more, debating in my mind which place would be the best, I finally stopped into a little place called Chez Marianne on Rue des Rosiers.
Extreme hunger puts all indecisiveness to rest… I decided quickly on a little tasting plate with 5 things; Tabouleh, Hummus, Eggplant and Tomatoes, Tzaziki, and Falafel.
Oh, and of course a little glass of vin rouge When in Paris…right? I loved this little plate of goodness. It was perfect fuel for the next leg of my adventure.
It was about 2:00pm when I finished with lunch, and I was getting a bit tired. I finally surrendered and scratched the rest of my plan, none of which had been realized for the day. Must have been a sign! No worries.
I spent the next three hours wandering around the city,
and eventually stopping in H&M (you know, just to look).
Oops! 
After seven hours of wandering through Paris, I’m spent. And actually feeling rather happy that my plan was fruitless. My day was lovely and I enjoyed every second of wandering the city without any real direction in mind. The first signs of Spring are finally here and you could see the excitement and lightness that everyone was feeling today.
I’ve made dinner, showered, and put on my jim jams (as my roommate likes to call them) since I’ve been home and think I’ll be calling it a night early. After all, I do turn into a pumpkin very shortly…
Oh, and I’m still reading through the questions you guys asked the other day. I figured it would be best to answer them by topic. Like so:
- Hypothyroidism – What’s the dealio? How ya doin?
- Yoga – Who, What, Where, When, and Why. Or somethin’ like that.
- Let’s get personal. Who is this chick anyway? Pet peeves, favorite foods, and other random things.
- Life in Paris – language, food, etc.
- What the heck are you going to do with your life? Damn good question. I’ll give you the details on school and my career plan…or lack there of.
I know you’re on the edge of your seat
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this cracks me up :) i LOVE the pictures at the beginning…especially the stones…and wouldn’t mind stopping by H&M myself right about now :)
I’m like you! I am a morning person and a day person. I get mad if I sleep past 9 or 9:30 because I feel like I’ve wasted part of my day. I tend to be a person who is not so much fun once the night gets late because I just want to go to bed!! I love my sleep :)
I’m so the morning person too. I bet Paris is much more of a night owl city, though! :)
I’ve wanted to visit that mosque since Je t’aime, Paris the movie. Love mosques, such gorgeous architecture.
Hey are we twins!!? I plan everything, totally a Type A personality, but I hardly ever follow my plan. :) I think planning is so fun! I love mornings they are the best time of day for sure! That tasting plate looks amazing by the way!
Gorgeous pictures!!
I absolutely relate to the planning thing, as well!
you take such amazing photos- thank you for sharing!
I’m most definitely a morning person, and most definitely a planner. I am so envious of your day! It looks tres jolie!
You always have such amazing photos!!
I also wanted to say that I didn’t realize that you had been dx with hypothyroidism. I’m glad they caught it early. Sometimes the doctors just don’t pick up on it like what happened with your mom. Mine was caught early too thank goodness (about 2 and half years ago) when my hair was falling out.
Love hearing about/seeing Paris!!
Sometimes unplanned adventures are the best!
I am so so envious of you!!! This sounds so perfect – quality “me” time spent in an enchanting city. It’s such a great feeling when you’re tired from a day’s unexpected adventures. Keep exploring, Courtney!
Wow, that meal looks faaabulous. Love me some hummus and falafel! And that sweater is a beautiful colour!
xo
K
Thank you for walking me through the streets of PARIS! It was a glorious day….thanks so much for being my entertaining guide! :)
Oh, I love the new sweater…beautiful color!
I totally can’t stay out late either. Midnight and my night is definitely done! Your pictures of everything are beautiful. Makes me want to be in Paris in the spring *le sigh*
Have you visited the Musee Picasso? It is, in my opinion, the best art museum in the world…
Wow, i am so jealous that you are in Paris enjoying the nice weather and food and i am stuck in the snow and cold in the worst time of year for produce ever! haha
I just have to say, I envy you!!
How you just do all this on your own!! Really!! I’m jealous!!
By the way… I’m a few days near Paris from the 7th march on.
So if you’d like to meet up some time, just email me!
I would be honored to meet you.. It would be my first meet-up! ;)
And I’m a little nervous about it! *blush*
Your day sounds lovely! I would love to wander around to markets and stores all day – especially in Paris. :-)
That’s funny about that restaurant – why would they only be open one day a week? Your backup restaurant looked amazing though … I thought it was interesting that they served it with bread and not pitas, though.
I would be spent, too!
K
Ah, these photos make me miss Paris. What a gorgeous city!
You and I are like two peas in a pod… I have always been a morning person and (as much as I hate to admit it) am also a planner. I wish I was more spontaneous, but this is who I am!