Tag Archives: dating in Paris
Ms. Man-shopper in Boozetown
Part of being an adult is having adult problems and solving them with adult solutions. In other words, I am here to write about… … alcohol. I posit that alcohol is a key component to any man-shopping operation. I cite … Continue reading
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Ms. Umbrella Warrior Princess
For those of you who haven’t heard, the eastern coast of the U.S. was recently bombarded by Hurricane Irene. The reason I bring this up is because the torrential rains have forced us to break out our wellies and umbrellas. … Continue reading
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Ms. Nostalgia
It’s taken a while to settle into my non-expatriate life, and blogging hasn’t been on my list of priorities lately. And, quite frankly, I’ve had a hard time finding my blogging mojo. Words seemed to flow pretty freely for me … Continue reading
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Ms. Honeybabylovelylumps
Pet names can sometimes be a touchy topic, as the value, efficacy and general feelgoodiness of any pet name is purely subjective and based entirely on the arbitrary criteria of the individual being pet-named. In general, whether or not I … Continue reading
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Ms. American Whore
France has always had a reputation for being somewhat more overt in the kind of sexuality that it allows to be portrayed in its advertising, media and entertainment. One would think that this would lead to a more desensitized sex … Continue reading
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Ms. Boyfriend Trainer
Julie over at French Toast sent me this link a while back, and I thought that it accurately/ironically illustrates the Parisian idea of a functional relationship. The link takes you to an online game called The Boyfriend Trainer, in which … Continue reading
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Ms. Fading Failure
Oh boy. “The Fade.” The infamous Fade has been a staple of human dating rituals since… gosh, it doesn’t really matter. You know what I’m talking about. Boy meets girl. Boy goes on date(s) with girl. Boy realizes that he … Continue reading
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Ms. Self-Help Junkie
What do the French all do in August? They go on holiday. This is perfect for me actually. I can feel less guilty about taking a holiday from dating Frenchmen. I can tell myself that there aren’t any in Paris … Continue reading
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Mr. Denial
Since my last post from Boston, I’ve relocated to Ithaca, NY for my sister’s graduation. While I am thrilled to be here for her commencement activities, all this family stuff has temporarily put a stop to my man-shopping until I … Continue reading
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