tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post5023172099680404003..comments2024-03-13T10:25:11.566+01:00Comments on Chez Loulou: Je Suis ContenteJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-58750409968530379082013-03-05T04:52:32.996+01:002013-03-05T04:52:32.996+01:00Ahhhh I love this post. What a perfectly lovely fe...Ahhhh I love this post. What a perfectly lovely feeling to know, without question, that you are in the right place. Your photos say it all. I have a crush on France myself and get there whenever I am able. I like where I live (Chico-University town in Cali) but I moved here for love and have never fallen in love with it. I lived in the Napa Valley during college and that was my favorite place I've lived so far. It always feels like going home. Happy for you LouLou! xx. Heather <br />http://www.stylemindhic.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-90288286792395126852013-03-04T18:56:40.989+01:002013-03-04T18:56:40.989+01:00It's wonderful to hear that after ten years, y...It's wonderful to hear that after ten years, you still love living in France. As someone stuck (for the time being) in the US, I would love to hear some of your observations after your recent visit here. I know we're off-track here, I can feel how 'wrong' things have gotten. But it's hard to put your finger on it when you're in the middle of it. You've covered some of the differences before, but I wonder what some of the things were that struck you on the last visit. Does my question make sense?SEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-27162791632753611872013-03-02T17:56:36.659+01:002013-03-02T17:56:36.659+01:00While I love the Okanagan wine valley of British C...While I love the Okanagan wine valley of British Columbia Canada from Spring to Fall, I hate winter.<br />I work with my mom, dad and sister and we always ask ourselves in January and Feb. What are we doing here?<br />All four of us dream of a Hawaiian winter and I've got my fingers crossed that my parents buy a vacation home there so that we can pick up our computers and work abroad, burying our heads in the sand to hide from the snow.<br />Although...I have yet to visit France. Very excited for September when I have made it my initiative to make it happen. <br />I just started another giveaway and would love for you to give it a go!<br /><br />MurissaThe Wanderfull Travelerhttp://www.thewanderfulltraveler.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-47464441066791768962013-03-01T20:50:10.949+01:002013-03-01T20:50:10.949+01:00I'm envious you're content Jen! That's...I'm envious you're content Jen! That's a good place to be in I bet.=) Unfortunately for me.. I will never be content! My love for the Southwest and South of France are equal. So I always miss one. C'est la vie. Nice pictures. xxSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851630568558694769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-66778702324874308912013-03-01T14:46:50.641+01:002013-03-01T14:46:50.641+01:00Wini
True, summers are better than nothing! :)Wini<br />True, summers are better than nothing! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-43798900684478290412013-03-01T14:46:13.456+01:002013-03-01T14:46:13.456+01:00Michel
It is a wonderful feeling. :) Merci!
Carol...Michel<br />It is a wonderful feeling. :) Merci!<br /><br />Caroline<br />I'm sure your month in the Languedoc will be fabulous and I hope it edges you a little closer to making the leap. Have a great time in September!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-35016358890676660092013-03-01T14:44:25.637+01:002013-03-01T14:44:25.637+01:00la Torontoise
I couldn't agree more!
Vickie
I...la Torontoise<br />I couldn't agree more!<br /><br />Vickie<br />I've never been to Asheville, but I've always heard wonderful things about it. Good luck to your new career as a photographer and thanks for stopping by to comment. I hope your etsy shop is a great success!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-35057720651632444342013-03-01T14:39:02.174+01:002013-03-01T14:39:02.174+01:00Dvora
Yes, you are getting closer!
I hope you get ...Dvora<br />Yes, you are getting closer!<br />I hope you get here soon! I know you will appreciate it all. :)<br /><br />Anne<br />I'm happy that you found Paris to be for you and even if you can't live there full time, visiting every now and then is a wonderful thing!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-52182530328812347382013-03-01T14:36:18.334+01:002013-03-01T14:36:18.334+01:00angie
What a sweet comment. Merci!
Chantal
If you...angie<br />What a sweet comment. Merci!<br /><br />Chantal<br />If you think France is the right place for you, I hope you get here sooner rather than later! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-34302656848904687722013-03-01T14:34:23.379+01:002013-03-01T14:34:23.379+01:00Beaver
Thanks...
You will wear my shoes well, I th...Beaver<br />Thanks...<br />You will wear my shoes well, I think! :)<br /><br />Camille<br />Pasadena is gorgeous...not a bad place to choose if you can't be in Paris.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-17093701712809812142013-03-01T14:32:25.535+01:002013-03-01T14:32:25.535+01:00Nathalie
Merci! :)
Rachel
I'm glad you have f...Nathalie<br />Merci! :)<br /><br />Rachel<br />I'm glad you have found your place to call home too. Normandy is wonderful, isn't it?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-5910468587376395932013-03-01T04:21:15.423+01:002013-03-01T04:21:15.423+01:00Tu es tres contente....but after reading your beau...Tu es tres contente....but after reading your beautiful post, je suis tres jalouse! (I only spend summers in La Belle France, but it's better than nothing!). Wini Moranvillehttp://chezbonnefemme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-37585727993568895192013-03-01T00:43:09.411+01:002013-03-01T00:43:09.411+01:00My intention one day, in the hopefully not too dis...My intention one day, in the hopefully not too distant future is to take up residence in France. I would love to buy, but think we will start with a long term rental to feel our way!<br /><br />While I wait - a little impatiently - (boys still at school/life's committments down under) I have one month in France booked to do language immersion in September. <br />I am soooo excited!!!Carolinehttp://www.thebalancedapproach.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-69851515523579652742013-02-28T06:25:28.888+01:002013-02-28T06:25:28.888+01:00It is a wonderful thing when you figure out that a...It is a wonderful thing when you figure out that all is right in your world and I am happy you feel that way about your life in France. Félicitations. Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084254959003451085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-42374808901387804362013-02-28T01:32:23.060+01:002013-02-28T01:32:23.060+01:00Oh, I have not yet found the right place. I suppos...Oh, I have not yet found the right place. I suppose at age 58 that I should get my butt in gear! I love France, but I would not be able to support myself there. I do plan to retire from Corporate America one of these days, and pursue my photography career full-time. So far, that looks to be in Asheville, North Carolina.<br /><br />All the best to you. I love your blog!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305408389056750195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-22869872013549350752013-02-28T01:07:37.843+01:002013-02-28T01:07:37.843+01:00Loulou, I have absolutely no doubts about your bei...Loulou, I have absolutely no doubts about your being grounded in reality. I know this sweet feeling (too well: -). <br />Indeed, frustration evaporates as soon as cheese is served, boulangeries are sampled, market tours are made..<br /><br />I lived in many houses in different parts of the world and nowhere else turning my key in a door brought such a profound sense of happiness as life in France did. La Torontoisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-29188453272881334682013-02-27T20:37:15.638+01:002013-02-27T20:37:15.638+01:00I have lived in mant places in my life (both citi...I have lived in mant places in my life (both cities and countries, but found "my place" on a trip to Paris ...sadly , too old to relocate, but have had 2 trips so far and another planned later this year...It's a very special place !!Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-84334784517719653652013-02-27T19:39:37.064+01:002013-02-27T19:39:37.064+01:00Rose-colored glasses have nothing to do with it. ...Rose-colored glasses have nothing to do with it. I recently moved from the Costa Daurada to Figueres, still in Catalunya but now near the French border. I am inching my way there. I know what you mean about feeling happy where you live. I am much happier here than I was down there. This place suits me better. But France is where I need to be and eventually I will be there, and for all the same reasons as you.... especially the brocante markets and the CHEESE!Dvorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677105625085234763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-12431727789542360592013-02-27T18:36:03.079+01:002013-02-27T18:36:03.079+01:00Yes, I have found the right place and you are livi...Yes, I have found the right place and you are living it! ;) <br /><br />Seriously, I have NOT found the right place here in Peterborough ON Canada but it'll do for now.Chantal Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358199074224372069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-75060396531445883942013-02-27T17:40:55.964+01:002013-02-27T17:40:55.964+01:00Je vous applaudit votre joie et contentment. Feli...Je vous applaudit votre joie et contentment. Felicitations!angiemanzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832399208548135579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-83878683390653885472013-02-27T16:28:38.352+01:002013-02-27T16:28:38.352+01:00I've had flashes of this in Paris... and in Pa...I've had flashes of this in Paris... and in Pasadena. :)<br />Love those moments!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-60034073018805572712013-02-27T14:57:09.463+01:002013-02-27T14:57:09.463+01:00Très contente pour vous aussi Loulou.
Hope to be i...Très contente pour vous aussi Loulou.<br />Hope to be in your shoes one day :-)The Beaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457136925020206640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-89263963658755298122013-02-27T09:34:37.489+01:002013-02-27T09:34:37.489+01:00I have a feeling there are a quite a few countries...I have a feeling there are a quite a few countries I could settle in. But France has given me many wonderful experiences since coming here. We moved here for good in Feb 2009. It takes time to be seen as a 'local' but when it happens it's a very nice feeling! Like you I have no rose tinted specs and having found myself needing to deal with the health system after an accident I know all about how frustrating living in France can be, grey, cold, with long very wet winters....and summers! are sometimes hard to take. But when the sun does come out it is simple stunning. <br />Living here just feels right!<br /><br />Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269675791414301641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-5508820293091747502013-02-27T08:54:30.217+01:002013-02-27T08:54:30.217+01:00:)
Welcome home.:)<br />Welcome home.spacedlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462723005560128474noreply@blogger.com