Why I love Paris :>

I am often asked by friends on where will I be 10 years from now and I always answer all of them the same thing: "I shall be riding a bike in Paris with a scarf and a camera around my neck." And they'd go: "Why does everyone want to live in Paris, anyway?" Makes sense. Most people I know would want to step on the streets of Paris at least once in their lifetime. But what is it really with Paris that enchants us to be there that even make girls, like me, swoon? Here are some theories to which I think people, me included, would want to live in Paris.

1. FOOD. Haven't you seen reality cooking shows lately? From Masterchef to Hell's Kitchen, all they want to replicate and serve is FRENCH food. And by the looks of it, it really looks incredibly delicious!

2. HISTORY. In our Hist 102 class, France was really magnified in our discussions. I realized that every revolution rooted from the infamous French Revolution where it sprung from the heart of France which is Paris. Historically, the place is full-packed with so many events that shaped not only European history but of the world as well.

3. ARCHITECTURE. I'm a fan of buildings and design and yes, I'm totally mesmerized by France's structures especially the Eiffel tower and the Louvre. It can be seen that throughout history their structures have been the highlight to tourists.

4. FASHION. Need I say more? :)

5. LIGHT. I always get confused whether or not Paris is a City of Love or Lights. Nonetheless, Paris has always been known to have good lighting. From a book I read The Story Sisters, Paris' daylight shifts from orange to purple. Imagine that.

6. LIFESTYLE. French, especially the Parisian, are well-known for their sophisticated and fun lifestyle. They do not live to work but the other way around. They have mastered the art of enjoying life, well who wouldn't when you're living in one of the most wonderful places in the world?

7. Paris is MAGIC!! (*insert fireworks)

Maybe its the whole romantic note that is attached in popular films that coming to Paris is Oh so Magical. When we watch romantic films or chic-flicks, Paris is always attached to romance and love that our notions of destiny and true love would always be tied with the Eiffel tower, its sidewalk cafes and even the smooth lazy music. And that may be it. Call me dreamy but I myself would want to find love and magic that can never be found in any other place in the world except for the City of Love: Paris.

But hey, I don't know. Haven't been there either but I want to be. I really do. But from a line I got from the movie: I am Number Four: "You can go wherever you want. See whatever you want to but, um... a place is only as good as the people you know in it."

Paris, Venice, Rio, or even Philippines - It doesn't matter so long as you're happy. :)



As cliche as it might get, I am still holding on to my dream. One day, I'm going to live in Paris! À bientôt! :)


  

XOXO