As if it wasn't enough that they robbed me (refer to prior posts if you're unsure what I'm talking about), now these stupid, thieving gypsies are trying to beat me up.
This morning I was out for my daily run in the park. Just minding my own business, enjoying one of the few rain-free mornings we've had lately. Out of nowhere I felt this really sharp pain. Not a cramp or anything, it was like I was shot with a bb gun or something. I turned around and there were three of those awful gypsies taking a break from robbing tourists to THROW A ROCK AT MY BACK!!!
So, I ran after them with the bat I always carry with me when I run and beat them with it! I showed them the Houston in me!
That's a lie. Don't be crazy, I don't carry a bat! Yet.
The truth is that I chased after them, like a bitter old lady, yelling profanities. Not one of my shining moments, but a girl can only take so much!
Now I have a big knot and bruise where the bullet (rock) hit me. Punks.
Enough about those idiots...
Old Friends
Would you believe that Kyle and I have socialized with more than just our two friends in Paris lately?? Believe it. We have had some fun visitors in town since we got back from Houston. Woo hoo!
First, there was the Class of '03 Aggie reunion. Two of Kyle's college roommates and their wives were in town for a wedding, but not through a mutual friend. Let's see if I can get this right...
Blake and Trey grew up in Dallas together.
Kyle, Blake and Trey roomed together at A&M.
Blake married Danielle.
Trey married Kyrsten.
Blake and Danielle lived in Paris several years ago and worked for Fat Tire Bike Tours as tour guides.
Blake and Danielle became friends with Mike, the manager at the time for Fat Tire.
Kyrsten met Mike's future bride (we'll call her Jane for the purpose of the story) in college (at TCU, I think?).
Mike and Jane got engaged and planned a lovely wedding at a chateau on the outskirts of Paris.
So, you see, Blake and Daniel know the groom and Trey and Kyrsten know the bride.
Did you follow?
Kyle, Blake and Trey have not seen each other in years and all happened to be in Paris at the same time. What a crazy world, eh? They all stayed at our apartment and we had a grand time. We mostly picnicked and went sight-seeing.
(The Fat Tire crew has a specific part of the park where they like to camp out, so you'll notice a common theme in our photos from their visit.)
Blake and Danielle
Trey and Kyrsten (I hope I'm spelling that correctly!)
There is a bridge on the back side of Notre Dame with all these locks on it...
Supposedly you put your lock on the bridge and throw the key in the Seine. Then your love is sealed forever. I'm going to start a lock-selling business on this bridge!
I love all the random street performers in Paris!
I was all tuckered out after our long weekend.
New Friends
Kyle surprised me one night last week with a date night to go check out a jazz bar. It was so great. We sat five feet from the stage and the band was amazing. The singer had the most beautiful voice. Not sure what she was saying because it was all in French, but that only added to the awesomeness!
Heading out on the town!
iPhone pics. Bleh.
We sat next to a guy named Kevin who was in town from DC for a business trip. He was a really nice guy and we all ended up at a Karaoke bar after the jazz joint. French people doing karaoke is super. They did all the oldies but goodies - End of the Road, Disney classics (huh?), Backstreet Boys.
The next day was Bastille Day (like the French 4th of July) so we invited Kevin to join us for the fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower since we live right next to it. Kevin was a lot of fun!
Say "Hi" to Kevin
Then, our friend Elizabeth informed us that some buds of hers who live in London were in town for the weekend. MORE socializing - YAY!
Alana is from Dallas and went to A&M with Elizabeth (apparently we only hang out with Aggies from Dallas here). She is living in London now for work and is dating Jon. They were excellent and we had a fab night out with them on Saturday! Hopefully we can all get together fairly often in Paris or London. Liz, you must come visit us both!
Again with the iPhone pics.
Well, I'm off to the gym now. I figure I better do two-a-days if I want to be in fighting shape next time I encounter one of those gypsy jerks ;)
Bisous!
Maygan
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