Zzz...

Can't wait to get up in less than five hours.

Pay day

Had natural yogurt and that's it. Honestly didn't have the energy or willpower to do anything else. I should be done packing for tomorrow by now but there is nothing I would rather do than sleep right now. Even considered not posting anything on the blog but hey, that's where I draw the line! Many things can be postponed but not this. Updating every single day and that's that.
It might be a long text with a bit of a mixed context but I'm to tired to care.

Worked for 10 hours today and let me tell you, my legs are sore! For some odd reason I always end up waking up in the middle of the night having cramps in my legs if I have done exercise (dancing at work counts in case you where wondering) I guess I tense the muscles in my sleep? No idea..

On my way home I wanted to buy some peanuts for tomorrows trip since it's a great snack that I can eat even when following LCHF. About that, my former roommate has decided to give it a go with the diet and he is already showing great results. And I mean great! Can't wait to follow up on his progress when I get back from London on Monday.

Got my pay today (hurrah)! But it was a bit less than I had hoped for. Very logical since we get paid from the 15th to the 15 of every month and I was at home for the holidays at the end of December/ beginning of January.
Can't wait to see the money rolling in on my account. Getting promoted to camera girl at work would definitely work wonders but it's a popular position that all the girls want.
But as a wice person once said:

If the dream is big enough, facts don't matter

And with that wonderful quote I wish you all a good nights sleep.

Not a waste but a delay

I was so happy with myself for having read most of the chapter in my book for the religion course I'm taking when I discovered that it was the wrong chapter I had been reading the whole time! Rather than considering it a waist of time, since I know I will be working with the chapter at some point, I see it as a delay.
Seen from the bright side it will give me something to do on the Eurostar unless I manage to finish it before.

My mum had wrapped the book really nicely in pretty pink paper and with it she had attached a letter that cheered me up a bunch and made me think of my family at home. Feel like framing it and hanging it on the wall but my only problem is that I don't have a picture frame. I'll work around that!

A long day ahead

Just finished eating dinner and the kitchen is a mess again. Can't seem to cook a meal without it being all cluttered. I blame it on the miniature size...
Tomorrow I'll be working 10 hours at Abercrombie so that's.. Well. That's that! Need to do my 20 hours a week and since I'm leaving for London on Thursday morning that's how it's gotta be.

You read me like an open book

Yesterday evening when I came home from work I checked my mailbox and found among commercial junk a little note telling me that the book my mother has sent me has arrived at the local post office. So today I'm going to pick it up! I'm really happy that I got it cause now I can spend the two hours on the Eurostar to London reading the chapter that needs to be read. Downloaded a book (legally) and I have it as a pdf-file on my laptop but I don't want to carry the whole thing with me so have to figure out how to transfer it to my iPhone.
A kindle paperwhite is to be found on the top of my wishlist this year!

A little taste of spring

After going to the gym I went back home and made some lunch, cleaned up the apartment and talked to my booker. Walking down the street on my way to the metro I noticed the sun and the small dots of blue sky.
With Tina turner screaming in my ear that I'm simply the best, life feels pretty amazing!

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An hour gained

Yesterday before falling asleep I figured out that if I did something as simple as setting my alarm to ring an hour earlier I would gain an hour. Logic but rarely but into action, at least in my case. Used my gained hour to read a chapter of a the great book:

"Think and grow rich" by Napoleon Hill. 

It's such a capturing book and I wish I could just stay in bed and keep reading it all day but I have decided to go to the gym and afterwards I'm going to see Metropolitan to discuss the resent photo tests before doing an evening shift at Abercrombie.

End of the night

Dinner was great and so was the company. My x-roommate is always fun to be around and he bought a bottle of wine for the dinner so that was lovely. I'm just going to make my bed, brush my teeth and then I'm all ready to go to sleep. I really don't feel like getting out of bed early tomorrow morning but I'm going to drag myself to the gym to get some exercise! Trying to get into the habit of going once every second day. 

I'll talk to you all tomorrow. 

Bisous

Housewarming dinner

Inviting my former roommate over for dinner tonight. He is arriving at 8pm which gives me exactly two hours to get ready and tidy up around here. Also promised you guys some pictures of the apartment so I'll be sure to take some and post them later on when I have the time.

That little nerd inside of me

Spent the last two hour making up a zero-based budget, a system to keep track of my spending, a savings and debt plan, and last but not least a spreadsheet to keep track of my worked hours, estimated pay and so on and so forth. It's something that gives me the opportunity to quickly have an overview of my personal finance and it looks like I'm going to make it! haha.

I guess this post pretty much proves that I chose the right high school line when I chose economics. I'm a total nerd when it comes to budgets and exel spreadsheets but I like it and it's a part of who I am even thought it might not be the first thing you would expect when you see me on the street.

Send me a kiss and a hug

Forgot to tell you about it but I actually got around to putting my name on my mailbox. There is a first time for everything and this is one of them so I'm looking forward to getting my first piece of mail! It's probably going to be the book my mum is sending me but if I'm lucky maybe a bank statement or something . 

Oh the joy in the little things in life!

The week that flew by

This week has gone by so fast and I have enjoyed it a lot.
Someone once said,

When you are a child time flies when you are having fun. When you grow up time flies no matter what so you might as well enjoy it. 

This week I have moved into my first apartment, with the help of my boyfriend and his mother. Had three photo tests that all went really well and where a lot of fun to shoot. Met new people, danced all night and just enjoyed being young, free and happy!

I wish for the next many weeks to be just like this one or even better.

Taking a cab home

One my way home from the club. It's about 4 in the morning and even though I could easily have stayed longer cause it was so much fun I decided to head home so that I can get some rest and be able to get out of bed tomorrow.
I'll see if I can get my hands on some of the pictures for the blog but that's not going to be until tomorrow at best.

Paris by night

Post #200

This is my #200 blog post on Your Backstage Pass!
Can't believe it's already been so long and yet I haven't grown tired of it. On the contrary I would say! I'm really enjoying being able to share my experiences and explorations with family and friends but also with the rest of you who are so kind to stop by my blog.
The main reason is, besides keeping friends and family up to date, that I want to be able to look back on my time in Paris and remember all that has happened.

I feel like there is reason to celebrate so tonight I'm going out with some friends to see even more of this magnificent city!

AquaSlim

Went to another Aqua class today at Club med gym, and this time it was AquaSlim. Enjoyed it a lot and both my legs and arms where getting a great workout!
To try to explain what we do I'll say jumping up and down, back and forth and moving legs and arms around in crazy motions.
In my head I look like this:

But I'm sure that in real life it's more something like this..

hmm.. I like to imagine myself having a bit more grace.

LCHF recipe

Today I cooked this lovely soup that I really hope you will try out for your self. My expectations weren't very high (I mean kale soup?! come on..) I must say I was blown away.
Made a guide, using Snapguide if you are familiar with that, so it should be possible to cook even for those of you with little or no experience at all in the kitchen!

Creamy Kale Soup

Cottage Cheese

Bought some cottage cheese when I was out shopping earlier today and oh my gosh, it's my new favorite thing! So delicious I could eat it with a spoon!
(I totally am, but let's keep that a secret..)

Makeover by Victoria

My blog has gotten a face lift by this pretty little lady, Victoria.
A million thanks to her for putting in the time and effort and I must say that I'm really pleased with the result!

Take me back to the glamorous 60's

Here are some of the backstage pictures from the shoot yesterday. 

Photographer: Lauren Cooper

Stylist: Sarah

MUA: Camille Vassal
Hair: Rubi Jones

The base is pumping

Decided to stay home tonight cause I'm exhausted from all the work today (post on that will be up tomorrow, I promise) but I might as well have went out to party cause there is a club not far from here and the base is so loud I can't fall asleep. Trying to do something useful with my time since I'm not able to ignore the annoying noises and so far I've been planing a head on what needs to be done this weekend and the upcoming week. Wonder when they are gonna shot the place down but I'm guessing it's not going to be until around 3 am or so.
Good thing I don't have to look well rested tomorrow as it's my day off!

The Set-up for today's photo shoot

Happy birthday to my (big) little brother

Enjoying a latte while looking at what needs to be done today. Set the alarm to 10 am but ended up waking up all my myself around 9. Guess my body is getting more used to the routine I'm trying to get into.
My little brother is turning 10 today and it's sad to know that it's probably not the last birthday I'm going to miss out on. That's one thing that's negative about living abroad. You can always be with your family, even when you wish you could. Talked to my mum and despite me not being there they had a really lovely morning and he got all of his gifts so that's good to know. Sent him a message on Skype to wish him a happy birthday.

I have one and a half hour to spare before I need to leave the apartment to go to the photo shoot, so I will try to get going and get some things out of the way so that I can just relax and sit back when I come home tonight.
 

How bad do you really want it?

Tomorrow I'll be doing yet another photo test. Third one this week (!) but I think it's absolutely fantastic to have an agency that stands behind me and pushes me forward. I'm not just sitting in the back waiting for someone to notice.

I want to talk to you about something important... Priorities.
Boring you say, but yet it's something that defines how successful you are going to be. A good example is this:
 After work today I was planning on going out with a few of my girl friends. The hole evening was planned and I was all excited and looking forward to having dinner, drinks and then dance of course. While at work my agent called me and said that she was sending me to another test tomorrow. Happy to know that I would be doing another shoot I also quickly realized that there was no way I could go out and be (more importantly look) well rested in the morning.
Here is where your priorities comes in. The little angel on your right shoulder tells you to be good and go home to rest but simultaneously the little devil to your left smirks and says: screw that, let's party!

You now have to make up your mind about what you are going to do. Ignore the imaginary Disney cartoons on your shoulders and just think what you are actually trying to accomplish here.
Eating healthy I have become quite good at saying no to even the most deliciously tempting things but it's still not easy. I try to ask myself:

 Do I want to go home, leave Paris, only to realize that I didn't give it my all. Everything I had. And then have to live with that for the rest of my life? 

My answer to that question was no, so home I went. Not happy because I missed out on a fun night out but happy, and proud, for knowing I had made the right decision for me and for my goals.

Photo shoot in Paris

Just had a cup of hot milk while skyping with my lovely boyfriend, telling him about my day. Thought I would share it with you too since I've had a great time.

At 10 am sharp I showed up at the given address for the photo test. A few minutes later the photographer and her assistant came and lastly the MUA joined us.
Got a neutral makeup and some big messy wavy hair and then we started the shoot. Began with a very simple look consisting of jeans, a white tank top and casual poses.
Afterward we did some top less photos and then we moved on to lingerie.
Added some red lipstick and a lot of gloss and continued to shoot for a while. Loved the theme and the photographer was amazing. In the last set-up I was wearing a fur west but the hilarious part was that what you couldn't see in the picture was that I was standing with a baby blue robe rapped around my waist, paired with a pair of chic rain boots!

I have to say that I love my job. At least so far I've had nothing but good experiences and a lot of fun. Since what I'm doing now is a "test" to build my book I'm not getting paid so imagine how good it will be to do exactly this but for money?!

Cant wait!

*photo from before the MUA arrived. Have realized my hair is pretty long...

Coffee with a straw

Since I did my teeth I've started drinking coffee with a straw. Don't know if it actually makes any difference but that's what I heard. Can't harm can it.
Doing bleaching was extremely painful for me. I know that some people experience no pain at all, but that was however not the case for me. So anything to not have to go through that again!

The finished result

Sleep away

As soon as I came home I had some dinner and a class of hot milk with cinnamon (yum yum, with no sugar) and after that I took a long hot shower. Right now there is dirty dishes in the sink but I simply cannot be bothered the least about that!

Fun fact: Just randomly bumped in to on of the top models ,from 10 years ago, today while having lunch with one of the photographers from the agency. We are talking Claudia Schiffer league here!

L'atelier 9

The name of my future language school! Really looking forward to get going with the french lessons and hopefully they will open up a beginner class with in a month or two. I'll be doing 3 months straight so I want to start so that I can finish before the summer holidays since I'm planing a road-trip in the US with my boyfriend.
The reason why I haven't gotten around to taking french courses before is because I had to priorities paying the rent and having food on the table, and since I didn't have a job for the first month I used the money from my savings. Now it's turning around but I'm still not making enough to pay the 430 euros it costs so my dad has been so kind to chip in. At least he knows it's for education and not partying so I think that makes it a little better.

Photo test 24/01

So tomorrow I'm scheduled for another shoot to get the pictures I need for my book. This one, as one as the last one, is free. The idea is that the photographer gets to expand their book as well as me. Think I talked about this before but if you have any questions I'll be happy to explain it further.
Just spoke on the phone with the photographer and she sounded really sweet. American I think?
Got a lift of what I need to bring tomorrow. Pretty standard things I would say:

• underwear, black and nude
• stockings, leggings
• white t-shirt / tank top
• little black dress
• black heels 
• an outfit I feel comfortable in

Will be bringing makeup remover as well since I'll be working at Abercrombie later in the day and the look there is very minimal when it comes to makeup. 

There will be a hair stylist and a MUA at the location but since the look for the shoot is very neutral (what is mainly needed for my book) it should only take 45 min or so. Believe it or not, sometimes makeup and hair can take hours!

Photo test 23/01

One quick side note: I forgot to tell you earlier but when I was at Metropolitan today I did a short video that will be sent to NIVA and VICHY. Big brands, so I'm hoping for the best.

The photo test was a lot of fun but in stead of lasting two hours as planned it went on for five and a half! Had a lot of fun and I didn't even notice how tired I actually where until I left the apartment. 

Was wearing almost no makeup, so very neutral pictures. 

Did some topless photos today for the first time and even though my hair is long enough to cover everything then it was still something different. Didn't mind at all since the photographer was very professional. I'm sure it's not the last time I'll be half naked at a shoot. Haha

I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished result. I saw some of the pictures on the camera and there were some pretty cool ones. 

Since we finished that much later than expected I ended up not having time to go to Abercrombie to do my shift. Not sure if that's that or if I will have to make up for the missed time. Even though I need the money I really hope it's not the case cause in that case I'll be working in the weekend and I could really use some time off! 

Change of plans

So from the beginning I was meant to work at Abercrombie today from 3-8pm but I ended up having a last minute photo test so I'm on my way to the other side of Paris to do that and then afterwards when I'm done I'll come in and work the leftover hours.
Went with one of the photographers to grab some lunch and now I know the neat salad bar in paris! It's amazing and for what you get (almost enough for both lunch and dinner) it's a really good price. Didn't have time to eat there so I had to do it in the metro. Not as comfy but hey, I gotta eat!

Tight schedule

My schedule for tomorrow is pretty packed.. 10.15am I'm meeting with a guy concerning a hosting job. 11am I'm doing a photo shoot at the agency and then at 3pm I start working at Abercrombie. Have to get to the bank at some point in between that as well as buying groceries which I don't know if I will have time for before I'm home around 9pm. Just hope the stores will still be open.
Very pleased to find myself dealing with all of the things that's going on right now and still being a sane person.

Bon nuit!

Random people in the metro

Today on my way back home from work I happened to end up in a conversation with both a man and a woman. The man showed me a video from a fashion show he had attended earlier today as he worked in the industry and the woman, who is a teacher, offered to help me with my French so some day this weekend we will meet up for a cup of coffee and some language exchange. It's amazing what people you can meet in the metro. Most of them are just weird but there are a few great finds out there!

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment we have all been waiting for

Well, at least the moment I have been waiting for. My teeth are completely done! Finished! Went to the dentist at 11am to do the last polishing and now it's over. It took a while and there was a lot of pain involved but the end result makes it worth it. Went to Metropolitan to show my new smile and everyone was very pleased, including myself!
Got a lot of compliments from a booker there who turns out being the one handling all of the top top models. What a boost!
Made a video that will be sent to Nivea and Vichy so I hope for the best. Would be amazing to start with such a known brand.

Tomorrow I'll be taking some more photos at the agency and then I can finally start going to castings for real.
Feel like things are coming together.. Got an apartment, a job to pay the rent, a great agency who will be pushing me to succeed. A loving family, boyfriend and some great friends.

Life is good!

Not posted

Just saw that my post from earlier today hadn't gone up.. Sorry about that!
Had a long day and I got home late from work. Talked to my mum and took care of some things and now I just want to sleep.
Talk to you tomorrow.

Republique

This morning I couldn't for the love of my life manage to fold my convertible sofa-bed back together. Numerous tries made me late for the Aqua Palming class at 10.30 but I did manage to get out of the door only to realize that I hadn't brought my gym card with me. Back again! Quickly changed into swimwear and joined the class for the last 35 min.

On my way back I passed by Monoprix to get some lunch and then I was on my way to this language school I want to enroll with. Managed to find the place at last and I found out there is a course that ha already started (last week) so I have decided to join the next one. Should be in two months or less.

Have to go to work now, doing five hours at Abercrombie today.

xxx

14m2

14m2, that's how big my entire studio is.
Not much you would say and yet I managed to have both a bedroom, living room, kitchen and a toilet+bath. Impressive right? haha.
I'm sleeping on a convertible sofa so we will see how my back is feeling tomorrow. Noticed that as soon as it's folded out, since it's a double bed, there is no room what so ever to move around in the studio.
Well.. Quite frankly I don't care how small it is, it's mine and I love it more than you could imagine.
Now I'm going to try to enjoy my first nights sleep and tomorrow is a new day with lots of things to be taken care of.
It's going to be a busy week for sure!

The walls are made of paper

It's definitely something else to live in an apartment compared to a house. It's different in many ways in fact but one thing that crosses my mind is the noises. I can hear my neighbors and if I'm correct they can probably hear me. Strange when you are used to living in the country side where you can do pretty much as you please and no one would care.
Earlier today I got to enjoy some "lovely" music from someone living above me. Thank heavens he/she stopped playing it eventually.

French evening classes

I'm thrilled by the fact that my dad has been so kind to offer to pay for my french studies. I will be attending two classes a week at a school not far from my apartment. It's from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm which means I have time to work, if I do the early shift. Just changed my availability so that I don't finish later that 7 pm which should give me enough time to get there.
Really looking forward to learning french and I feel motivated because I know that it will benefit me in so many ways. I will be speaking yet another language, which is never a bad thing. It will open up for a lot of job opportunities and I will be able to speak to my boyfriend in his native language. How cool would that be?
I managed to learn Swedish pretty fast but I was in school most of the time and the fact that I where only nine years of age helped a lot I'm sure. 

Going to stop by the school tomorrow to see how it all works and when I can get enrolled. Think there is a course starting on the 2nd of February.. Should be able to make it :)

Lovers departed

Met my boyfriend for lunch in front of Gare du Nord. (see picture)
We headed over to a steakhouse just across the street and had a quick lunch before he had to go back to London with the Eurostar. It's never fun to say goodbye but at least I know I'll see him again at the end of this months cause on the 31st of January I'll be traveling to London.


Paris is truly beautiful when it's snowing!

Moving back to Paris

We are on our way! The car is filled with most of my things for the new apartment in Paris and we are slowly but surely making our way there.
The guy, who is currently living in the apartment, his plane was supposed to leave today but it got canceled because of the snow! Feel sorry for him but he is catching another flight tomorrow. Fortunately enough he let me move in either way, so he will be staying at a friends place tonight.

Unpacking everything is probably gonna take most of the day but I'll try to post some pictures of when its sorted out a little bit.

Bisous

Breakfast

This has been my regular breakfast for the past two weeks.

• Natural yoghurt with half an apple, red. Cinnamon for added flavor.

• hot milk with coffee.

• one pink grapefruit with no sugar ,of course.

Smokin' cold

Summers is great but I cant help but love the cold days with lots of sun. The air is fresh and I feel alive!

Mapping out my day

Good morning!
I'm in my bed trying to decide what to do with the first hours of my day. Since I'm currently living outside of Paris I need to plan ahead quite a lot so that I can avoid going back and forth. Tonight I think I'm going out with a few friends but I need to confirm it first before I start dragging dress and heals with me all the way.
It's gonna be good to be living more central again.

Picture from the breakfast me and my boyfriend had in bed the day after NYE. quite delicious if I may say so but also one of the last times I had bread. Haha!

Done!

Alright! Home work is done and I'm really happy I actually managed to send it tonight. Was considering finishing it tomorrow but now I can sleep with a clean contiguous.
Tomorrow I'm meeting with the mother of one of my friends to pick up some official papers that she needs. I'll be handing them over to my boyfriend who is visiting me this weekend again, and he will then bring them back to London where they will finally end in the hands of the rightful owner. Long process, but I'm happy to help.

Hot chocolate (sugar free)

Enjoying a hot cup of chocolate before falling asleep. As always it's without sugar as I'm completely restraining myself from sugar or any other sweeteners for that matter. I must admit it can be really hard at times but I'm getting more and more used to it. I have come up with a little reward system to keep me motivated (even though the main motivation is to stay in Paris!). Every day in the evening I put a little star in my year planner IF I have managed to stay away from carbs and sugar that whole day. Ones I have 25 stars I'll by myself a little treat and the more "stars in a row" I get the bigger the reward. For instance. When I have 100 stars in a row I'll be treating myself to a plane ticket home to see all my family and friends! Really looking forward to that.

Religion

It's now 9.30 pm and I just got home from work. It's been a long day for sure especially since my body is still recovering from being sick. I managed to get a double shift on Friday, even though I wasn't supposed to work then, so that my "20 hours per week" contract doesn't get messed up. Need the money for the rent anyhow so I might as well.
Even though I would love to just watch a movie and eat ice cream that's not what's on tonight's schedule. Gotta do some research for a Religion assignment that I got today (for tomorrow..) and as soon as I'm done I'll be indulging in something as fancy as a tuna steak. Highlight of my day! Can't thank the woman I live with enough for cooking for me. Such a life safer!

After that I'm probably gonna pass out, tired, full and happy as always.

3000 page views

I just hit 3000 page views and I just want to thank all of you who have been stopping by regularly and for the  people just joining now; welcome! I look forward to sharing many more moments of my life with you. I might even try to start putting up pictures but I'm not sure about that. What do you think?

Another day in bed

As the title so clearly states I have been in my bed all day long. Quite boring and I found out that there is actually snow outside! Snow in Paris, and I'm missing out on all of it. Not that I mind, I heard that the whole city pretty much stops to function when this happens (more particularly the public transportation).

Hopefully there will be a little left of the beautiful winter wonderland tomorrow because that's when I intend to finally leave the house and go to work. I hope I won't be in to much trouble with my managers cause apparently you have to go to the doctor to get proof that you are sick. I see the point.. in a way, but at the same time when it's only for two days? And when exactly where I supposed to go see a doctor? Ones I got better maybe, but then I guess he would tell me I wasn't sick anymore. One thing was sure, I wasn't leaving the house today! 

I will deal with the consequences later even that approach probably ain't the best. 

Over the line

Some people, including myself sometimes I have to admit, feel the need to give their opinion although it's really inappropriate and not the least bit nice. For instance, I happen to study a course via my high-school in Sweden and my teacher happens to believe that girls in the modeling business can not succeed without sleeping with people. And he is happy to share his strong believes with me. Most charming, don't you think? Oh well, some people you just can't do anything but smile at.

Eurostar to London

That's right, I'm going to London! Well.. not until the 31st of January but that's still pretty soon. My boyfriend is coming to Paris again this weekend to help me move to my new apartment.
Bought the tickets on the Eurostar website and although I originally where supposed to pay 99 euros for the returns ticket I ended up with a total of 84 euros or something like that. Happy coincidence!

In sickness and health

Today I woke up feeling like shit (excuse my language) and I more or less haven't left the bed at all. 

I was supposed to go to work today at 3pm but I had to call in sick. Tomorrow, hopefully I'll be much better and then I will be able to go. 

I did a casting a while back when I first started working for Abercrombie in Paris and we are getting the answer pretty soon so I'm really looking forward to seeing who they chose for this big campaign. 

  

My weekend

I haven't done any updating this weekend so I thought it was about time to do so...

Friday - Had my teeth done at the dentist. It took some time to get used to the result but I'm really liking it so far. Going there next week to do the last polishing and then I should be done. Know I have been saying that for like the last three times but this time I really hope I'm right!
In the evening my boyfriend arrived in Paris and we had dinner at his mums place (where I'm currently living)

Saturday - We went to see the studio that I will be moving into in less than a week. So excited! After that we tried to find a bank that was open but with no luck so we ended up walking around and he showed me his old school.
In the evening we met with one of his friends for dinner at a lovely thai restaurant. After that we had drinks with her boyfriend and some of his friends.
My boyfriend had the keys for another of his friends apartment so we decided to go out and just stay at that apartment for the night. Went to a club called Showcase. The location was great but unfortunately the music was not so we left around two.

Sunday - We got up early! I'm surprised I managed to, but I did. Went back to his mums place to have a shower and some breakfast. Afterwards he went back to Paris and I went to IKEA where I wondered around and ended up leaving without buying anything because the line was to damn long. I'm not to upset though cause I will be going next weekend to get some things for my new place. Did I tell you I'm excited about it?!

Aqua Jogging

Yesterday I went to the gym before work at Abercrombie. Went to visit the gym that is located close to my (soon mine..) studio. It's so convenient with Club Med Gym that even though I payed an insane amount of money to join is worth it since I can go to the gyms all around the city. That's very convenient, especially since I have been moving around to different areas.
Not all of the gyms has a pool but this one does which is brilliant cause swimming is good for the shape of my legs!

My intention was just to go to swim but right when I got there a class started so I joined. It's called Aqua Jogging and even though it's simply running around in a pool it's perfect exercise for me. It's gentle for my knees which otherwise tend to get sore from sports.

Fatty food

You might be wondering how I can eat so much delicious food and still be able to live and work as a model in Paris.
It's simple: No carbs and a lot of fat. Sounds strange no? It's working great for me and I recomend all of you to at least have a look at it. Having the knowledge won't do you any harm, I'm I right??

LCHF video

Monday the 7th

On monday I was working from 9.30 to 15.00 at Abercrombie and after that I met up with a friend. It was really good to see her again after both Christmas and NYE so as you can imagine we had a lot to talk about. We walked around in Paris for a while before going to her place which by the way is huge!
After searching the fridge we ended up gorging in lots of good cheese and duck pâté. I how found it completely impossible to not love french food..

In the afternoon I took the RER back home and had dinner with my boyfriends mother, father and the farthers new wife. The four of us had a really good time and I ended up going to bed quite late, after even more amazing food.

New outfit at Abercrombie

We got a new "uniform" at Abercrombie. It's very casual and comfy. What do you think?

Night time blogging

I feel like I always ending up blogging right before I'm falling asleep. It's strange because you would think I have time to do it during the day but that's not always the case unfortunately. Anyway, better late than never!

Today my boyfriends mother and I packed a lot of things from the kitchen. I'm so glad I can help her out with that because moving from a house to an apartment can't be easy..
After that I had some lunch then then she drove me to the RER. I went to meet my old roommate to give her back the key and to get the deposit. Now it's a done chapter and I'm quite relieved about that.

Straight after I went to work and I finished at 7pm. Took the metro and then the RER back home where I had an AMAZING dinner, fish and vegetables cooked in the oven, and some cheese to finish it all off.

I start working at 9.30 tomorrow so I have to get up at 7.00 to be on time. That's the Bad thing with living outside of Paris. The transportation time is long.
On the 20th of January I'll be living in my own apartment. So excited about that!!

Exhausted

Finally able to go to bed. I'm extremely tired and I think it's cause I got a little used to not doing anything else but eating good food during the holidays.
I went to the gym before work today so finally I got myself back on track when it comes to exercise. Now I just have to maintain it..
It's a good thing that there is one close to the Abercrombie store where I work. Very convenient.
Can't keep my eyes open any longer. Goodnight!

Back to work

Worked at Abercrombie today and I'm completely drained! My legs are hurting from standing up and dancing the entire time but I'm sure I'll get use to it again.
Went directly home and got a delicious dinner!
Just finished and hour long Skype with my boyfriend and now I'm gonna get some sleep. Tomorrow I'm working as well. Talk to you then!

Dinner and French lessons

Had a super enjoyable evening with my boyfriends mother. I was a little worried about the fact that we don't speak the same language but we used google translate and a lot of charade movements. We had a nice dinner that she cooked and then we where just talking for the rest of the evening. I'm surprised about the fact that I already feel like I'm picking up on a lot of the words. I think it might be because I have been living in Paris for 2 months now and even though I haven't spoken the language or even attempted to I've still heard it spoken all around me.
I'm convinced that the next two weeks will do wonders for my French skills!

Not done after all

Thought today was gonna be the day my teeth would be done. But apparently not.
Went to the dentist at 3pm and he filed my teeth and made molds but since it takes time to make them they can't put them on until in a week or so. Thankfully they put on a plastic thing in the meantime so that my teeth doesn't look all messed up while I wait.
On the 11th of January I'll be done with it. At least that's what I'm hoping for. Fingers crossed everyone!

Back in France

I've made it under the sea all the way from England to France. The Eurostar is just so convenient. Have to admit that waking up at 4 completely messed me up! Now I'm just looking forward to getting home to my boyfriends mothers place where I'll be living for the next two weeks, and have some sleep. At 3pm today I'll be doing my teeth!! Excited and a little nervous at the same time but I cannot wait for it to be done. Feel like I've been waiting for it for so long and FINALLY it's happening. Going to the agency directly from the dentist to show off my new smile.

I'm gonna try to get a little more rest as I will arrive in 35 min at Gare du Nord.

Oh so tired

I'm so tired right now even though it's only 11pm. Might be because I haven't slept in since NYE..
Have to pack all of my things before I can allow myself to pass out on the bed since I'm leaving extremely early in the morning to go back home to Paris.
As soon as I get to France I'll be able to go online but until then, have a nice evening everyone!

Traveling light

I would love to get my hands on one of these. The Kindle Paperwhite,

Isn't she a beauty?
I used to read quite a lot but lately I have been prioritizing other things which is a poor excuse, I know. Back in the days where I used to read I remember it being a pain to carry all of the heavy books when going on vacation. Me and my sister would read several in one week, when traveling, so we had to bring a few in order not to run out of pages.
With this I can access numerous of great books at ones and it takes almost no space in my bag. Brilliant for when I'm traveling with a carry-on and there are strict size limitations.

Hopefully I will get the chance to by myself one of these in the near future and if not my birthday is coming up pretty soon and this thing is definitely on the top of my list this year!

Back to reality

The last couple of days has just drifted away and my focus has been elsewhere but I'm going back to Paris tomorrow morning at 5 am (sigh) and then it's back to reality. Dentist appointment and work is on the schedule and I wish for myself a good and productive year!

Can not wait to have my teeth all done. Have been going through so much and finally it seems like it will pay off. 

Even though I feel I need some time away from my boyfriend to actually focus and get things done I know I'll miss him. Luckily for me he is coming to Paris on the 11th of January so those few days should go by fast. 

I need to email a little with the guy currently living in the apartment I will be moving into on the 20th to discuss how we are going to split the rent and when I can come to see the place again. Bringing my boyfriend this time so he can see the studio as well. 

Planning on going to IKEA that weekend as well to stock up on what ever I might need for the new place. That will give me a chance to spend some of the money that was gifted to my by the family. 

Happy 2013

Happy new year everyone! Can't believe another year has past by so fast and even though 2012 has been great I'm sure this year will be even better.

A few of the things I'm looking forward to this year and that I hope to accomplish are:
- Get my modeling carrier up and going and start making some real money!
- Travel! More specifically going on a road trip in the US with my boyfriend.
- My 19th birthday. Who doesn't love birthdays?!
- To visit my family and friends or possibly have them come visit me in Paris.
- Moving to my own apartment. It might be small but it's mine and mine alone.
- Celebrating my one year anniversary with my boyfriend. Hurrah for love!
- To keep up my blogging so that all of you who are interested can see what I'm up to.
- Be on the cover of Vogue. Pff.. why not? ;)