I have to share a secret with you - I am celebrating a special anniversary, It was 30 years ago today (oh dear, did I just say 30?! - of course I was extre-e-e-emely young at the time) that I first arrived in France as a young student. And yeah, I guess I have to admit it, 30 years that I have a love affair with France and the French.
Of course I have my moments when I moan, but there's a whole
load more that I love. So today is a day for mentioning a
few of the things that I love in everyday life in France
load more that I love. So today is a day for mentioning a
few of the things that I love in everyday life in France
I love it when little children greet adults with a
"bonjour Madame" and a proffered cheek for a kiss
I appreciate the open mindedness and tolerance of the French.
I love to shop at the markets
I love the roofs of Paris and the variety of
beautiful countryside and coastline
I love the everyday importance of good food,
taking your time and enjoying simple pleasures
I love the individuality of the French and their
disregard for what others think of them
I love the differences between regions, .....
and of course, last but never least I love
my French husband, and children,
and of course, last but never least I love
my French husband, and children,
our house and home
Merci La France
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Congratulations Sharon....I wish you many, many more happy years in France....xv
ReplyDeleteI think one of my favourite things that you mentioned is: "I love the everyday importance of good food, taking your time and simple pleasures." This can get easily get lost in a North American setting.
ReplyDeleteAs for reading your blog, c'est un plaisir. Joyeux Anniversaire, Sharon!
Ad multos annos!
ReplyDelete:-)
Amicalement!
Franka
So beautifully said, you make me long for France. Am thinking of moving back, America is not what it was once.
ReplyDeleteI want to visit!! :)
ReplyDeletehopefully 30 more years over there you lucky devil!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the way you teach me how to love France and the French...Hope you will spend many more years in La douce France....
ReplyDeleteBisous
Erna
A lovely 'love-declaration'
ReplyDeleteVive la France!
Bon weekend,
karin
funny that you mention 'i love the individuality of the French and their disregard for what others think of them'... it was one of the things i noticed just in a short week visit to paris.
ReplyDeletei try to live my life like that. it makes me walk a little taller and have more confidence in myself. love your blog!
kathi
Happy anniversary Sharon. You are living the good life! I wish you many more years in your beloved France. Lovely post....
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful love affair indeed! Happy French Anniversary! I'm sure France is as pleased to have you there as you are. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope to visit one day soon and appreciate all that you have just mentioned. It looks magical.
ReplyDeleteLovely images.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 30th anniversary!
Hope that there will be some celebrating on this milestone occasion.
So much to be thankful for...thank you for sharing your secret with us. Your love of France and the French is contagious! Congrats & Cheers! ~Jen
ReplyDeleteoh I love that too !!
ReplyDelete30 years? ah, a mere blink of the eye!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely spirit--appreciation, gratitude, awareness--these make for a glorious love affair. As always, thank you for sharing with your readers.
Here's to another thirty more glorious years of happiness for you.
ReplyDeleteChe bello questo post che non parla di nostalgia ma di amore, e sa dire grazie!
ReplyDeleteBaci, Monica (Italy)
having seen and been in many countries i always found france and the french among my very favourites. but i ended in southwest ireland and i love the subtropical nature. your post is such a lovely declaration of this wonderful part of the world.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeletecheers to 30 more wonderful years of love & all things french for you and your beautiful family Sharon...melissa xx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said! What's not to love about France? ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day. You are blessed.
Beautiful images.
xx
A
Congratulations Sharon, all are lovely! your family is your best choice. France is lovely too!!!!! Kisses, Gloria.
ReplyDelete30 years in France!! Sayng I'm envious is an understatement!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sharon! Here is to the next 30 years.
ReplyDeletePaula
Congratulations! France is a wonderful country, and it is as you say beautiful and different in every region, from the sight, the terrain, the food, the accent, the poeple, etc. I love France, and the things I love the most are my French friends, my memories of many, many holidays there over the last 20 years and Paris!
ReplyDeleteHere is to 30 more!
Congratulations !! I understand it and I agree with you.
ReplyDeletexx
Anci
Happy Anniversary in France. May you enjoy many, many more lovely years in that beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place! The view is just breath-taking! Enjoy the week ahead, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary - You have a slice of France at it's very best, and more importantly you appreciate it for what it is. A small channel divides us and yet it is a world. GB could do to turn to it's neighbour once in a while, to remind us of how life should be lived.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary !
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful memories to savor.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful toast to a beautiful country! Well put.... Here's to 30 more!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary and congratulations for having so much to love! (And thanks fo sharing what you love with us - you're inspiring)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your love affair of thirty years. Wishing you many more!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeletelike it ^_^
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