Thursday, June 22, 2006

Realizations

Sorry to shatter the image. I just need to write this.

I left Paris with no misgivings. I did not make any effort to plan ahead about the places I would like to visit.I was not overly excited. During my first visit, I already realized that given the choice, I wouldn’t want to live in Paris. It was confirmed during my second visit. Don't get me wrong. Paris is beautiful in many ways. But it is not my world. It is not a place where I can feel safe.

But I am thankful that I had no misadventures other than an encounter at a metro with four young kids who were drunk and on the way home early Sunday morning. Unlike my colleague who had several encounters with the bad side of Paris.
I have to declare. God is good. For taking care of me. Thank you Lord!

I am happy to be in Geneva. I like this big village better.

3 comments:

mcVisca said...

Glad nothing bad happened to you sis. we're u able to attend Hillsong Paris?

http://www.hillsong.co.uk/london/default2.asp?pid=783

the YA small group has started & is looking forward to you joining then.

Be safe!

Taong Bato said...

J'aime bien Paris et la France. Dommage, je peux pas dire la meme chose aves les parisiens et les francais.

Anonymous said...

toto... moi, je n'aime pas bcp les francais... ils ne sont pas gentils... et pas tres propre non plus! : -) ... Paris... c'est une ville qui peut etre dangereuse... j'aime mieux Manille et les Philippines... - jen

PC... didn't know about the Hillsong Paris... sayang!

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