Found Myself In France

I'm backtracking a bit because I've been writing in my notebook but not on my blog.  Starting back from the beginning of my adventure on June 26, when I boarded the monster double decker Airbus 380, they had to rebuild the Bradley terminal in LA just fit this flying ship, I am now a couple weeks from the end of my journey (at least for the winter).  I want to attempt to compare the vision with the reality and see how my dreams measured up in real life.  On June 26th, I was on my way to France and my dreams, not even sure where I was going to stay the first couple nights.  Well that's me, I tested my luck knowing something good always turns up.  Well it did at Le Moulin Bregeon where I felt like a princess.  Thank you Jonathan Robinson!

On August 10, 2013, I wrote in my journal:  If my destiny is to be in France then the path will unfold before me.  At the age of 48 my life is just about completely mine to do whatever I want.  My sons are grown and I have the freedom now to pursue my dreams. I've sort of been on my own pilgrimage, while reading Paulo Coelho, I've stayed present to the moment and allowed the path to emerge.  This love affair with France all began when I was a young child and I heard the French language spoken in class.  I fell in love with the melody and texture of this beautiful language, and I had to learn more and I found this country rich with culture, style, food, wine, scandalous history and it never ended.  I always said if a place can be a soul mate then mine is France.  So many adventures later, and I am definitely a changed woman!

I realize now how audial I am, but I am really affected by sound and I like to hear things and listen.  Some people see something and it moves them, I hear things, too.  No wonder I landed in the home of a musician and music lover, Philippe Zani. I am renting a room in Philippe's artsy house and getting a music education that is mind blowing!  He has the largest collection of music from all over the world and throughout the eras, more 78 rpms than I've ever seen!  He introduced me to many wonderful people who have changed my life. Like Gladys, from the South of France, who is kind and generous and cultured and she coached me on my life and business and she has some very insightful things to tell.  She is also a gifted tarot card reader and she gave me a reading that spells success for my tour business! Yay!

After leading the Paris tour in September, I realize my strength is in connecting people, as it always has been. When I combine my passion for all things French with my gift for connecting people, I can create a custom designed itinerary to connect YOU to your dreams.  Paris has everything to inspire you whether you are an artist, a chef, a perfumer, an entrepreneur, into fashion, music, culture, theatre, dance, food.... Its all here in Paris.

Did you dream of coming to Paris to take cooking classes like Julia Child did many years ago?  Or maybe you are a chef looking for inspiration?  Our friend, a well known chef, will invite you to his kitchen where you will be inspired by the tastes and textures of Paris and cook up a storm.  Do you dream about walking through charming villages of Paris tasting the best cheeses, chocolates, charcuterie and delicacies Paris has to offer?  For wine enthusiasts or winemakers, we will drive you around the charming towns in Champagne or Burgundy so you can taste and learn about wines and champagnes with a oenoiste (wine expert).  If perfume is your passion, I can introduce you to a master perfumer who will teach you to mix precious oils for a bespoke potion and help you to take your craft to the next level.  My little black book of fashion designers and image consultant, Jacqueline, will help you find your unique style for any occasion.

And if you dream of a wedding in Paris....with a wave of my wand, I can make this dream come true, too.    
After all this inspiration, you may find an opportunity to grow your business in France and the French have such an entrepreneurial spirit!  I can connect you to experts who can help you navigate the legal and business aspects of doing business in France and help you take your business international.

I take the time to understand your tastes and preferences so I can create a bespoke, made to order itinerary just for you.  I will handle all the details of your trip, customized just for you so you can relax and enjoy the best Paris has to offer.  Find Your Self in France is about taking your life and your business to the next level by inspiring you to find your passion, find your unique style and live the life you were meant to live.

I had a very interesting thing happen today.   I was at a cafe writing, my normal daily habit, when a man asked me, in French ecrivez-vous tout les jours?  (Do you write everyday?)  Mais oui! I responded.  He went on saying I should stay in Paris, whatever it took, get a small studio, and write every day and when you have 5 notebooks filled up, attend the society of published authors in Paris.  He said I will find my self by writing, everything else is Merde!  I asked him his name,  he is Bruno Paulin Meynis, the son of Michel Audiard, a famous writer and screenwriter who wrote the original adaptation of The Three Muskateers by Alexandre Dumas!    Isn't this something!!!