Reconnaissant

So it's about 5.30 am here in France and I've been touring around Paris for the last two days with my sister Jessica. I have had a jam packed couple of days of everything you can imagine, all the sites, all the food, all the drink. Needless to say I'm a bit proud of myself and my ability to communicate for two, as I've kindof gotten accustomed to having my better speaking French friends around and I usually let them do all the work, this time it was my turn, and I have to say I surprised myself. So jess and I are off to Switzerland this morning (yes I know you feel really bad for us) but being the genius I am, I booked at 6.30 am flight out of Paris to an airport that doesn't have mass transport that early in the morning, so Jess and I have been chilling in the Orly airport for the last 9 hours...our home for the evening. Finally on the other side of the boarding zone I have found a comfy lounge with carpet and reclining chairs, unlike the tile floors and wooden stools of yesteryear that they had on the previous side of security. We're heading off to Geneva for two days and then up to Interlaken for another four nights. It's been an amazing and beautiful trip so far in Paris, the snow has really added to our experience, the highlight of which was touring Versailles in the snow storm...absolutely breathtaking.

So anyway, the title of this blog (Reconnaissant) means thankful...as I've been sitting here these nine hours in the airport I've had lots of time to chill, surf the net, talk to old friends, browse through pictures and what I've come to realize is just how lucky I am, and I wanted to take a moment to send out my thoughts of thanks to you (all of you who follow me) and to the universe slash divine creator in general. Sometimes, even in Europe, it's easy to get down on ourselves, the holidays (when not traveling home) can become fairly lonely, but I have been so blessed by such happy memories and happy people in my life that I can't really do much accept sit here with a smile on my face as I reflect back through all I've done, everyone I've been and who I'm becoming. The beautiful part about having someone like Jess around is that someone who has been in your life for that long (going on 11 years now) serves as the best thing for us, a mirror, because they carry with them all their reflections of our experiences that we've had together. Sometimes when you're trying on new skin and a new place, it's nice to look back on all that you've been, and being with jess just these last two days has been so wonderful. Laughter, love and friendship really are the best gifts; and this holiday season I am most thankful for those. I am thankful for my wonderful family, both genetic, old friends, and new found souls in Europe. I am thankful for all the love in my life, and I am thankful to each and every one of you for how you contribute, or have contributed to me in the past...even just reading my blog gives me a little lift when I know your'e there. So in the spirit of the season I send to all of you, the very best of what you have given to me, my love, my thoughts, my prayers; sometimes feeling at home has nothing to do with where we are, but who we're with. For all of you that I've ever been able to find a home in, thank you, I love you.

Happy Happy Holidays and Much Much Love to All,

Sarah

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