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Scrap-therapy
Sweet Talker
Registered: November 2009
Location: France (Loire Valley)
Posts: 2,348
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Wed August 7, 2024 9:02am
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Translation:
Leave Paris
I was born in Paris, I grew up there and I never considered moving anywhere else one day.
My father reached retirement age and moved to the family home we had in the Loire Valley to live there with my mother but also my sister.
It was the house of my maternal great grandmother whom I never knew, then that of my grandparents then that of my parents.
My father being Basque, he didn't think he would come and live there either.
For my part, I had my apartment in Paris, in the same residence where I had always lived.
Luckily, the landlord really appreciated the work and improvements I had made and never increased the rent.
It must be said that rents were already very high and continued to increase.
And then I got pregnant with my Twins
Again, I haven't considered leaving my apartment.
It was tiny but we managed to arrange everything so that the three of us could live there. We shared the same room for two years.
I had a pregnancy at risk of giving birth prematurely and I had to remain bedridden very early.
My mother came to live with me to help me. It was pretty cool. I have good memories of that time.
After the birth of my children, I went to my parents very often and I saw the difference in lifestyle between them and us. People were calmer, nicer, we took the time to chat, etc.
In Paris, the atmosphere was getting bad, nothing like what I had always known. People were aggressive, in a hurry, always angry. They couldn't stand children and even less the double stroller. I found it difficult to cope with this situation. And then I couldn't get around as I wanted on public transport and I didn't have my license because in Paris it was easier to get around like that.
I missed my father and my sister a lot.
Everything started to increase and I found it harder and harder to keep up.
I had to decide to leave Paris and join my parents.
I didn't want my children to grow up in this atmosphere.
When they were two and a half years old, I moved.
It was very hard for me because I was very sad to leave everything I knew for somewhere else.
I have adapted well but I still have some regrets. Life in the countryside is very calm! I found it difficult to accept the idea that after 6 p.m. nothing was open, especially in winter. Unable to have restaurant food delivered, need a car to get around, fewer shops, etc.
But I quickly noticed that it was much better for children. They have never experienced the traffic jam, they take advantage of nature to go to school, can play outside, etc. At night there is almost no noise.
The atmosphere is better.
I took my driving test and passed it on the first try, which allowed me to go out and go further without depending on anyone.
Today, I think it was the best choice to make but despite everything I also have some regrets. I still miss Paris a little.
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mirjam
Sweet Shoppe Designer
Registered: February 2012
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 1,431
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Wed August 7, 2024 11:19am
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Beautiful heart felt journaling Emily! I can imagine it is totally different from Paris and that you needed to adjust. Glad you feel that you made the right choice. And wow what a stunner of a page!!! I would almost forget telling you that.
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Jolitas
So Sweet
Registered: January 2018
Location: Roosendaal (The Netherlands)
Posts: 378
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Thu August 8, 2024 8:01am
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What a beautiful story! Paris is such a beautiful and big city; a metropolis.... But I totally get you in terms of it being better for your kids. My husband moved from the big city to a very small village for me... What a difference that must have made to him. But now, after living here for 20 years, he says he never wants to go back 
And before I forget to say it: you made a beautiful LO out of it! I get a real Parisian feeling! 
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norton94
SugarBabe
Registered: December 2007
Posts: 6,772
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Sat August 17, 2024 5:10pm
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I understand, my friend... Paris is truly like no other. It's beauty is unmatched. However, it is a big city with big city problems at the same time. Your children would be growing up differently and far away from family. I'm so glad you are happy with your decision, it must have been hard. We made a similar decision to move from a big city (Los Angeles) to move to a quieter small city. It was moving farther from family, which was also hard, but it was the right choice for our family to be able to live a quieter life. I'm glad you have your family and the quiet. xoxo Your page is stunning!!
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jacinda
SugarBabe
Registered: April 2008
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,086
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Sun September 1, 2024 7:58pm
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Emily, I love your layout! We recently visited Paris for the first time and spent 3 days there. It easy to see why people fall in love with Paris, and how hard the decision must've been for you to leave it. I admit I only looked at Paris through the eyes of a tourist. Bringing up a young family there is another story. I'm sure the kids will thank you in years to come for the wonderful environment they grew up in, outside of the big city.
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