Je Ne Sais Quoi

Paris Transplant

Paris Transplant
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Discovering the truth about Parisians... one humiliating story at a time. This blog is a caricature and I am the self-appointed queen of exaggerationland. The highly sensitive, sarcastically-challenged, emotionally-constipated and humorless should jump ship immediately.

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APRIL 24, 2012 6:56AM

Breaking the silence...

I'm so mad I could spit. Wild horses couldn't keep me from writing this blog!! No matter how busy I am, I've taken my lunch break to share this important flowchart with you all.


More to come later... 


xx S




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DECEMBER 16, 2011 5:51AM

What the F do the Borg have to do with Thanksgiving?

Resistence is Effing FUTILE yotch!
image © Wikipedia
Over the last couple of months, I have transformed from workaholic, to android who does nothing but work, eat, sleep and crap, into a full-on BORG. Old habits don't die hard with me, they live on, and on, and/… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 5, 2011 6:39AM

10 Day Ohm Project Update

So, it wasn't a total failure, but not exactly a success either. I kept up with the hypnosis and occasional meditation, but the yoga was a total bust. I keep telling myself: you *must have* 30 minutes a day to do this crap, but somehow it keeps getting pushed aside into… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 10, 2011 5:48AM

The 10-day Ommmm Project


Copyright © Flickr by porchlife
If you know me IRL (as the kids say), you know that I'm a haggard, frazzled, stressed person at the moment. The phrase "I have a lot going on" was what I was telling myself 5 projects ago. Between that,… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 31, 2011 9:32AM

Expat goodbyes suck as much as any.

©flickr By √oхέƒx™ A few friends have packed it up to go back to their homelands recently and for lack of a deep, emotionally and intellectually moving way of expressing this, I'll just say what I usually do... it f*cking blows man.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011 6:52AM

Naturalist Neighbors (AKA: Pubes-R-Us)

© flickr by BeauB I have some new neighbors in the hood. A young couple that have obviously never had a "vis-a-vis" (neighbors that can see into their windows). How do I know this you may ask? WELL. Let me explain.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 10:53AM

Ten Tips for Paris on a Budget

Please give a warm welcome to Leah from AnyTrip.com who is guest blogging on JNSQ this week! Just want to take a second to let readers know that AnyTrip is giving away several trips to Paris, and you still have time to participate! Just Like them on Facebook to enter!/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 5:51AM

What if we stopped talking about the weather?

You: Wow! Summer = over.
Me: Uh-huh.
You: Already?
Me: Yes.
You: It's like, what???
Me: I know.
You: But? Seriously, it's crazy.
Me: Mmm-hmm. Indeed.
You: Yeah, like, just yesterday it was so warm.
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AUGUST 26, 2011 6:36PM

The Best-Kept Boutique Secret in Paris

Yes... after a long hiatus, I have return-ed. Sorry to leave you hanging for a while, was busy writing all kinds of professional content over here and preparing a big fat conference, and didn't have much time for fun-blogging!

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JULY 8, 2011 5:03AM

Coming up...

A blog on my latest favorite address in Paris... my best kept secret shop! Stay tuned!! (Eh-hem, TEASE TEASE TEASE, you're going to love this)

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JULY 6, 2011 3:17AM

Confessions of an Expatriate on the Fourth of July

Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower © Irene
Here's a guestblog I did for Girl's Guide to Paris, cross posting a bit here but there's a lot more including some ideas to celebrate Bastille Day in Paris -- click here to read the rest!

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JUNE 24, 2011 1:28PM

Friday Feature: The French Office & how to survive it

I’ve thought long & hard, (that’s what she said), about posting this. I’ve had so many recent conversations about this subject I felt compelled to send this out into the void at the risk of making some generalizations. When I arrived here, I was such an idiot, in so many ways.… Read full post »
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JUNE 15, 2011 6:24AM

Why I blame Hollywood if I get cold-feet...

Raise your hand if you think this is going to be ironic in a few years: My first post about contemplating motherhood is the product of a nightmare involving the anti-christ.

Oh dear god I cannot get this image out of my head this morning: little blond baby, adorable as can… Read full post »
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JUNE 6, 2011 8:38AM

WTF Wednesday: The DSK Effect isn't working fast enough.

So, funny thing happened on the way to Denver a couple of weeks ago. I realized more than ever, my husband is soooo right. When it comes to men... Don't talk to them. Don't look at them. Whatever you do, don't you f-ing DARE smile at them. In fact, pretend their… Read full post »
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MAY 29, 2011 3:15AM

Pointless bullshit, but really funny pointless bullshit.

Our version of the film poster looks like this. I'm chillin' with my brother and my SIL in Denver, we're half... no three-quarters wasted on white wine... and we're watching... wait for it...

 BURLESQUE!!!!!


Why? I don't.. know. But it's fun. We're having a rough night. In my… Read full post »
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MAY 15, 2011 4:26PM

French Friday – A Passion for Paris with Je Ne Sais Quoi

Andi from www.misadventureswithandi.com has been compiling Parisian Passion for some time! I was thrilled when she asked if I would join the ranks of countless bloggers who share their undying love for this amazing place, and some of their favorite hot spots!

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MAY 2, 2011 4:31PM

Bin Laden's Death, how it made me go through the 5 stages of grief.

Photo credit: Emily Berl for The New York Times For once, I'm doing a serious blog, sorry for those of you expecting a laugh or a poop joke -- you're bound to be disappointed; but maybe you'll keep reading anyway.

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APRIL 21, 2011 7:00PM

Metro Oddities part III: 3 safety tips on Paris trains + bonus I'm an old hag story

photo credit flickr: Estro
Back in the states I was, for lack of a better word, badass. I took a kickboxing/karate class five times a week. I did push ups. I crunched my innards until they looked like an ice-cube tray. I was a buff little karate-chopping midget.

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APRIL 9, 2011 6:02AM

Little Brown Pen Photography Winners!!!

Hi everyone!

So happy to announce that the winners of the random draw were Sion Dayson from Paris Imperfect and Kasia Dietz from Love in the City of Lights!

Congrats to you both, enjoy the photos!!

xx S

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APRIL 4, 2011 5:10PM

JNSQ Collaborative blog - Why Paris Bloggers Love Paris in the Springtime

Written for Girl's Guide to Paris, cross posting part of the article here :)

It's here people. SPRING IN PARIS IS HERE. God I have waited for this moment FOR-EV-ER! Rain rain rain rain rain rain... more rain... clouds... darkness at 4PM... clouds... rain... I've had it. I'm ready for/… Read full post »
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MARCH 30, 2011 5:34PM

Paris Proust Files: Amazing photographer, Nichole Robertson of Little Brown Pen!

all photo credits: LittleBrownPen.com I'm really excited for this month's Paris Proust Files interview-ee, Nichole Robertson of Little Brown Pen!! She's one of my favorite bloggers, and her photos are heavenly. She doesn't just photograph Paris, she immortalizes it.

Some how her pictures capture/… Read full post »
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MARCH 29, 2011 5:39AM

15 Things I learned in Istanbul...

Ok, I hope you're prepared to read the most superficial blog about Istanbul ever written. If you're looking for history, or culture, or something else super-intellectual, get your judgmental ass to Wikipedia.







15 Things I learned in Istanbul...
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MARCH 22, 2011 6:05AM

What is this strange, odd feeling??

© Pixel Noir flickr
So, a quick little note today.... nothing special really, just wanted to share something really odd with you. My life has really changed. I mean, seriously, a lot. If change were measured on the earthquake scale, we'd be talking Japan-sized change.

My day went like… Read full post »
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MARCH 13, 2011 7:51PM

Why don't people say "lick the cat's butt" anymore?

Good (bleeping) GOD has it really been a month? A whole MONTH since my last post?

I suppose starting with the biggest life changes and moving on to bowel movements would be the proper way to get the ball rolling. (I need to keep you all waiting for the most… Read full post »
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FEBRUARY 11, 2011 9:13AM

Sales Last Chance Guide: A tour of Passy

The sales are winding down, so I thought I'd get this "last chance" post out before it's too late! The girl who didn't go to a sale in 5 yrs is about to take you on a trip. Oh yes, me, lady who knows SHIT, has done the unthinkable:

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