Epiphany on the Metro

Sometime during the last week or so I have somehow melded into life here in Paris. I realized this today as I jumped on the metro and headed for downtown. It suddenly hit me that I felt entirely comfortable with my surroundings, and was actually somewhat annoyed at the giddy tourists a few seats over. When did that happen? I am still a tourist. There is no denying the fact that I wear tennis shoes and have a camera in an easy access pocket...but for some reason I am beginning to not feel like the tourist I may resemble. I LIVE here. I live in Paris. I live in Paris! I think I have finally convinced myself that this isn't some dream that I am going wake up from. I'm here to stay! So today, I took charge and ventured out on my own. Since I have been here I have not gone anywhere by myself. I have to say, in the most humblest of ways, that it was an entirely successful adventure. I have never felt so exhilarated in my life! I was alone in a massive city feeling on top of the world! I didn't get lost, I didn't panic, I didn't even take any pictures! I just...enjoyed my newly found freedom. What a day!