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Internet banking..

My internet banking still isn't up and running and to be honest it's quite frustrating.. I'm paying the bank a visit tomorrow before lunch to see if they can fix all of this for me. They better! haha

Job on the side

Today in the afternoon I met with my "soon to be roommate" to go with her to event agency she is working for. Got myself a job there so now I can bring in some money while the hole process of being a model takes its sweet little time.
Such a relief to have something "safe". Stating tomorrow already, and there will be a lot to do this month since Christmas is around the corner.

A third dentist

Went to a third dentist today but it's safe to say I won't be going there to get what I need. It didnt feel clean and well.. Enough said!

After the dentist I went on a 3 hour long walk with an old friend, and afterwards we had Chinese food in Montmartre. It was lovely!

A nap a day keeps the doctor away

For some reason I wasn't feeling very well this morning so when I got back from the bank I took a little nap and now I'm already feeling better. Glad that's the case since I want to be feeling great for this weekend when I'm going "skiing"!

Got my MasterCard

Finally got my personalized credit card and I'm quite happy with how it turned out. The only downside is that the whole proses has been very long but now everything is sorted out. I activate the card, but some cash on it and my boyfriend transferred my money to my new account so in two days or so I should have all of it. By tonight my internet-banking should also be up and running, so that's all good!

Homework

Even though I'm currently living in Paris (YEAH!) I still have to do homework and follow the course that is going on back home. I communicate with my teacher on Facebook, and this week I have to get something done about different poets and authors from the late 1700 to the early 1800. It's not the thing I enjoy the most, but fortunately for me I find it quite interesting. Spent two hours on it this morning but I better get going so I'm well prepared. I would really like to finish it today because I know I will have a very busy week starting from tomorrow. 

"Stress".. in a good way?

Oh the joy of having things to do. I completely lack motivation to do anything when I only have a few/no plans. I have come to the realization that I have to keep myself occupied or else I just go in sleep mode and I hate when a day has gone by and I feel like it's completely wasted. Anyone else get that?
Most of this week has been like this, even though I have gotten quite a few things done and out of the way. For some strange reason I just function best when under pressure and with a little stress. Then I'm super motivated and have everything under control.

This is one of the reasons I'm looking forward to Monday and just the next week in general. I have a lot of things to get done! Not going to bore you all with all the details but I'm moving to a new apartment so I have to pack all of my things together. Also I'm going skiing with my love and some friends. It's going to be so much fun!!!
Might have another photo shoot coming up this week or next, so keep checking back for more info.
Also I will be getting the pictures from my last photo shoot, can't wait to see how they turn out!

French IKEA

I have been trying to find a store that is actually located inside central Paris that is comparable to IKEA (all of their warehouses are not easy to get to unless you have a car), and so finally I got a tip about a store called HEMA. Granted it's not IKEA but at least it's close by! Prices are reasonably and they have a good variety of things for the home. This is especially exciting for me since I'm soon moving to a new apartment in the 13th (living currently in the 12th)
The only thing is that with my current income I have to think, at least twice (!), before spending any money on things that are not strictly necessary. 

Confession

I have to confess.. I'm listening to Christmas music, all the time.
There, I said it! Phew.. feels good.

Still no accessible bank account

Starting to get tired of this hole thing... If it's not solved in the beginning of next week I will be going else where to have some other people handling my banking! 

I have been looking for Christmas gifts for most of the family but a lot of it is something that you have to order online and since I'm still waiting for my credit card it's pretty damn challenging. 

Have any of you decided on what to give to your loved ones or what you are going to put on your own wish-list?

Still awaiting bank details

It's been two weeks and I still haven't got my account number or credit card which has forced me to live on cash. I should have both of the above within the next 48 hours but I have become quite fond of dealing with cash. It's easy to get a overview and to track you spending. Guess some of the economy classes payed off!

Two weeks in Paris

Today it's exactly two weeks since I arrived in this breath taking city. I feel that I'm already developing deep feelings for the place but at the same time I haven't even realized where I am. It's insane but true!
Just talked with my grandmother on the phone and it's going to be great to get home to the entire family during Christmas. I know it's super corny but I'm already listening to Christmas music on a special "nöel" radio channel.. Haha
Looking forward to it more than usually :)

Staying in tonight

After a night out yesterday I didn't really feel much like going out again tonight, especially since I have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning.
Spent my time at home today cleaning the apartment and it was just lovely to get to sit down and enjoy a well prepared meal that my roommate cooked. Now I'm going to clean a little more, make the bed and then just sit back and watch The Avengers. What a perfect way to end this day!

Computer update

Yesterday evening me and my room mate went through my computer and deleted a lot of unnecessary programs and just generally things that were taking up space. Installed a few things and now it's bearable again! Actually very happy about it, even though it took a long long time, so many thanks to my room mate who is just awesome with computers. 

My first photo shoot

Now I'm finally getting around to actually writing about the photo shoot I did on Saturday.

At 10 in the morning I showed up at the location which where a small restaurant under renovation. Shortly after the makeup artist arrived and he got started on my makeup. I ended up with a quite neutral eye and very dark plummy/burgundy lips. Lovely! When he was done the hair stylist worked his makeup and made my hair pin straight. Got into the first outfit; a black draped dress, and started with the actual pictures. The photographer was great, telling me what emotion he was looking for and what position he had in mind. It was amazing and I enjoyed it so much more than I would have thought (which is a lot.. haha) It was completely like acting, and that I have always loved. You are given a role, or an emotion which you then have to try to express with your whole body.
The outfits changed and so did the locations, within the restaurant. We shot upstairs,  in the kitchen, by the end of the stairs, in the main area and in the cellar. At one point I was inside an old fridge where they used to store meat. Any person from the outside seeing me go crazy in a fridge must have thought we were all completely nuts but I saw some of the pictures and with the lighting and everything it turned out great!

After nine hours we were finally done. Said our goodbyes and then I went to the metro to go home. It was like as when I left my adrenalin stayed behind. My body was tired and sore from standing in exhausting positions and being cold almost the entire time. Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you get to wear warm clothes. Thank goodness for the small heater the photographer brought with him. It became my best and most appreciated friend in no time!

All there is left to do now is just wait for the pictures to be done and then I can start going to castings, and hopefully book lots of jobs.
Now I feel like I know a little more of what it's really about and so far I love it. It's as far from easy as you can get, but it's a thrill!

Flying home for Christmas

Today I have been looking at plane tickets so that I can be with the family during the holidays. Finally found some that are reasonably priced but since I'm not the only one who wants to be with the loved ones for Christmas it's not exactly cheap Still.. Money well spent!

Celebrate good times, come on!

Celebrated my first photo shoot with a banana split at midnight together with my boyfriend. It has been an amazing day and I promise to tell you more about it tomorrow but right now I need to sleep.

Moving on the first of December!

It's official! I'm moving in with a super lovely girl on the first day of the Christmas month! Looking forward to it even though I really like my current room mate and the apartment we share. Have already asked around to see if I can help him find someone else that can move in when I leave.

My next place will be more permanent and I really look forward to get a little more setteled and make it my own :)

First class dentist

I already love this dentist! The place is so calm and cosy, everyone is nice and when they did the x-ray the mashing was playing calm classic music. It was hard not to smile.

I <3 French dentists.

In the metro

On my way to the dentist now and I'm in quite a hurry!

The meeting with the photographer wet well, such a nice guy and easy to talk to. Not the least bit worried about tomorrow! Had a cafe creme and went over what's doing to happen tomorrow as well as just chatting about small stuff.

Colgate smile

After the meeting with the photographer for the shoot I mentioned in my last blogpost I have a dentist appointment. They are gonna see what they can do to give me that perfect Colgate smile. I'm curious to what they have in mind because as most of you know I've had some minor problems with my teeth over the last couple of years ;)
Anyway, nothing is gonna be done today. It will simple be an examination.

Cuppa tea

Enjoying a cup of warm mint tea and the radio after having cleaned up a bit in the apartment.

My better half is coming to visit me for the weekend which I'm very excited about!
Have had a morning full of planing but now everything is set.
At 2pm I'm meeting with the photographer to discuss the shoot that will be going down tomorrow all day. From what I can tell from the story board I have received its going to be a very dark theme.

Looking for accommodations

Today I will be visiting another apartment :) hopefully its nice and the people as well.

French sim-card

In the afternoon my boyfriends mother stopped by for a cup of tea. It was really nice and she brought my French sim-card that was sent to her address. This means that I can now call, text and update my blog when I'm on the go (which is the case now.. On the last metro home).

Its a good way to pass the time when being on the metro plus I get to tell you guys at home about what's going on in my life in Paris.

"Drinks" with friends

Went out tonight with some friends for drinks. Got to know a bunch of really nice Australian girls and we are all meeting up tomorrow for more drinks and dinner. Had a cafe latte at one place and at the next one I got some lovely tea.
Drinking is nice but I'm trying to avoid alcohol when I'm not going out to party.
Healthy healthy healthy!

Today's workout

My workout of the day consisted of 20 min on the rowing machine, 20 min walking and 20 min of (in lack or better terms) "bodybuilding" focusing on my legs and but.
Feels great to get it done and I'm trying to go to the gym five or six days a week.

Casting for Cosmopolitan

After having taken all the pictures needed at the agency I ran off to a casting for Cosmopolitan.
Not to sure I will get the job but at least I got the experience of running through the metro and streets of Paris. (like a real model, haha)

Shake it like a Polaroid picture

Good morning everyone! Been up early and had a lovely breakfast consisting of a natural yoghurt with a spoon of protein powder, a boiled egg and a cup of green mint tea. Feeling healthy as can be!

In a few minutes I will be of to the metro heading towards an American Apparel store where I will be shopping for some underwear that I will be wearing for the photo shoot at 11 o'clock.

Will update you when ever I get the chance.

Signed the contract

Today I signed the contract at Metropolitan models! Trilled about the fact that I now have one year to give all it I've got and I couldn't be more happy and motivated about it. Signed Metropolitan as my mother agency as well.
Tomorrow at 11.00 I will be taking my first polaroid pictures and from then on start building my book.
A lot of other things happened to me today but this is definitely the main one, so just thought I'd let you know. Will write about the rest in the morning.

YES!

Meeting with Metropolitan

New in: I'm going to Metropolitan to have a talk with them at 16.30 pm!
But first I'm going to the gym where I have an appointment with a personal trainer at 12.15.

Good mornig

Hope you had a good nights sleep!
Starting my day with some natural yogurt with protein powder and a cup of orange and cinnamon tea on the side.
Have a few things planned out for today so I'm excited to get going. Will be sure to keep you all updated on what is going on in the city of cities.

Club Med Gym

After researching a lot of gyms in Paris I finally decided on club med gym. It's convincing because there are so many of them located all over the city. There happens to be one five minutes walk from my current place which is great!
The downside is the price. 80 euros/month, and that's the cheapest option there is. Since I still study a few courses via my high school back in Sweden I still count as a student and therefor I get a discount, so will "only" be paying 60 euros/month.
I have had to accept the fact that this expense is necessary and a part of my job. A banker has to wear suits when he goes to work, and I have to be fit when I go to work.  

Visit from London

My boyfriend is in Paris for the weekend to handle some things with the family, which is great for me cause I get to see him!

Abercrombie & Fitch

Today I went to Abercrombie & Fitch to apply for a job. Lucky for me there was an interview an hour later at a place nearby so I went! It was the same as the one in London only this one were in French. Obviously.
Afterwards I went with three other people from the interview to a cafe and had some drinks. Exchanged names and number and there you go! First sign of a social life for me in this new city.

Veggies

Yum yum

My first day in Paris

This morning I arrived in Paris and I had a nice and calm, yet productive day. Got to know my flat mate a little more, such a nice guy! Opened a bank account, did some shopping and had dinner.
Now it's quite late and I have a lot of things planed for tomorrow but I can't seem to fall asleep...

Laying in a new bed, in a new apartment, in a new city, in a new country, far away from everyone I know. It scares me and excites me at the same time, and that's good cause it's the way it should be.

Work that!

Sent an email to metropolitan to ask if they have any gyms they can recommend me. I want to continue my workout as fast as possible when I arrive since I have to be in the best possible shape for the making of my book.

LCHF

LCHF - Low Carb High Fat.

I have stated using this method and so far I really like it! It's not anything that have spread much beyond Scandinavia but I think it will happen, slowly but surely. Basically you don't eat ANY carbs or sugar but you are free to eat very fatty foods. So far I have liked it a lot! There are some jummy recopies out there and the best thing is that you stay full. It's not one of those things were you are constantly feeling hungry and tempted and when eating fat food your body feels satisfied. 

Give it a try if you feel like it, and if it sounds weird to you there are websites with more information than I can give you.   

Enjoying London

Tired after a long and refreshing walk in Hyde Park. It feels great to have everything more or less solved about the hole Paris thing. Felt so happy and energetic that I even took the stairs! That's 7 floors.. phew. 

Later today I will be playing squash for the first time ever, so quite excited about that. Hopefully I wont get to many bruises. 

Eurostar to Paris

On Thursday morning, at such an early time I don't even want to tell you, I will be traveling from London to Paris by train. Aah, finally getting on my way!

Finally!

I can now happily announce that I have found a place to stay in Paris for the next couple of months. Such a relief!! My apologies for not updating you guys on what has been going on but now that it seems to be solved I can finally get back to blogging.

Danes in Paris

Just posted something on a Facebook group for young Danish people in Paris. Hoping it will give some sort of result cause the Swedish one didn't.

Talked to a guy yesterday and his grandmother is renting a small studio for only 500 euros a month! Would be great for me and there is even access to both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Unfortunately there is already someone living there and it doesn't seem like he is going to move out any time soon. But one can always hope!!

Chicken soup for the soul

Enjoying some warm lovely chicken soup that I picked up in Soho. Went there to get a wig and some other goodies for Halloween! Now I'm back at the apartment and all ready to continue my search for a place to stay in Paris. Only four days till I leave London.

Skyfall

Yesterday evening we went to see the new James Bond and I absolutely loved it! I must say, it's the first time I ever laughed (that much) during a 007 movie. Literary the whole audience burst into laughter several times!

And of course you can complain when it's Daniel Craig himself fighting evil up on the big screen. 

Much enjoyed, would definitely recommend it!