Well bloggers, today is the 11 days until my 16th birthday mark and I think it's going to be the sweetest one yet. Plans are still in the process but I'm sure and hoping it will all come to tether in the end.
Currently, I'm sitting in my dads office updating my blog and waiting for my shift at the hospital to start. Today, I'm working in cardiac rehab which is where elderly people who have had either open heart surgery r have experienced a heart attack go to recover and work th.eur heart muscles again. It's an amazing opportunity meeting all the people and taking blood pressures and monitoring heart rates.
Also, tonight I'm going to see Step Up: Revolution with two of my friends and I really can't wait!!
Until maybe tomorrow but probably not,
Xoxoxox Timmerie
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Les Photos
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| This was the hotel! |
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| Best Soft Serve Ice cream! |
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| Streets of Paris |
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| 6 floor Louis Vuitton |
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| Made entirely of pots and pans |
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| The Garden at Versailles |
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| Sooo excited |
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| Yep, I took that! |
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| Notre Dame |
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| The Arc |
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| The View <3 |
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| I forget her nae but she was considered absolutely stunning by the gods! |
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| Mona Lisa |
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| Versailles |
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| Family |
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| Probably my favorite picture of the trip |
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| Love this! Me and my little brother. |
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| Tiffany's and Paris? best combination. |
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| Told you we mimicked the statues. |
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| Me and Gramps |
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| Simon |
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| It was a. . .long day. |
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| Boat Tour down the Seigne |
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| Lock Bridge! (will explain later) |
Paris: Part 1
Here we go again!!
I feel so bad that I keep betraying my blog and procrastinating to upload new posts and I have even considered completely deleting it due to my lack of consistency but for some reason I can't bring myself to just stop writing! I think in the new year I'll work at trying to post more because I'm going to get involved with my church in a special media production and hopefully by the end of 2012 I can have my own YouTube channel!
Well...it happened. The big kahuna, the best thing that has ever happened to me in the history of ever...I, Timmerie Lewis of the blogger "I Love Melvin" went to Paris. A week in the city of love and lights with the people I love was anything and everything I could have ever asked for.
Get ready for a big post ladies and gents because I have a lot to say and I have lots of time to kill!!
Not only was Paris absolutely beautiful but it was even better then I could have imagined. We stayed in the cutest little hotel that had only 2 rooms per floor. Right across from our super tiny room was a day spa and it was in a tiny courtyard that was barely noticeable from the outside. The courtyard was so peaceful it's like all of Paris slept whenever I was there. Not only was it in a beautiful courtyard, but surrounding our hotel was all the stores you could ever imagine! There was a Sephora, a store called Etam (where I got the most amazing trench coat ever) a Zara's, a Mac, a McDonald's and a small market down the road where you could buy fresh fruit and sand witches and some quality home made "Parisienne" products.
The flight there was absolutely dreadful and that's a compliment. The plane was nice of course but even with your own personal TV and the choice of over 20 movies and television shows, we were forced to sleep for 4 hours because of the time change. It was awful. I didn't get one wink if sleep and to make matters worse, when we got to Paris it was 12 in the afternoon when we had left Canada at midnight. So, all in all, we were up and touring the beautiful city having been up for 36 straight hours prior.
I was able to look past the horrible plane experience however because our hotel was only 5 minutes away from the Eiffel Tower and it was the very first thing we did when we got to Paris. Unfortunately, we were unable to climb it because there had been an accident earlier that week where someone tried to climb it and so they had to evacuate the tower and due to all the hustle and bussel, 2 of the 3 service elevators were broken so the line had doubled in wait time. While my brother and grandpa decided to go see how long the wait would be I waited aside by myself and I was approached by this young women who wanted me to sign something. I tried to be polite and say no for what seemed like forever, and eventually she rolled her eyes and kept walking. I brushed it off and continued waiting. Just when I thought the worst was over, a young guy about my age comes over and asks me to sign the same thing! I tied to do the same thing I did with the girl but he would not take no for an answer. He grabbed my hand, shoved the pen into my palm and kept begging. I dropped e pen, said no in the loudest voice I could and turned away, feeling confident. Just then he grabs my arms from behind and tells me that I need to sign this. I was scared! Really scared! Scad to the point I almost started crying. I ran away as fast as I could to where my mom and my grandma had gone to go to e washroom and vowed to never stand alone ever again under the Eiffel Tower. Even though we had a rough patch,we however saw this as an opportunity and headed to the famous Arc instead.
We took a "hop on hop off" tour bus to the Arc and went down that Champs De Elise's (which is spelt completely wrong but I'll fix it later) and it was crazy busy because everyone was preparing for the "Tour De France" but oh my goodness it was so worth it. Not only did I see the Arc, I climbed it!! The stairs were never ending but it was so worth the climb because seeing the beautiful city from above was breathtaking. Everywhere you looked you could see the Eiffel Tower and it was beautiful and trust me that's just an understatement. Seeing all the people shopping and walking around in all their fancy clothes and purses with their huge stilettos and cigarettes was just so intriguing. On top of the amazing view I also got a new charm for my Pandora bracelet from the Louvre that is actually the Arc!
The Louvre was interesting. It was definitely a super long day jam packed with lots of walking and listening to French people and their attempt to speak English for our benefit but me and my brother tried to make the most of the 5 hours we spent in the huge pyramid. I must have seen over 1000 statues of famous Greek gods or something, not to mention the millions of paintings of little cupids and babies with their butts hanging out, millions of tourists yelling languages I've never even heard of and so much clicking of the camera that it was permanently in my head for the rest of the trip. While my grandparents and mother decided to listen to the historical aspect of things, my brother and I were much more interested in mimicking the statues and trying our very best to get pictures with every one of them. For the most part, I'd say we succeeded!!
All jokes aside, it really was an amazing day and I learned so much about the different histories of the Greek and the French. They really take pride in their past and all the great things their ancestors did back in the olden days and I envy that passion in them. My favorite part of the day though was seeing the Mona Lisa. It was surrounded by tourist and security guards, and blocked off by a large rail that I would never been able to pass without being tackled to the ground but I saw the real thing!!
Okay, enough about the tours and the typical Paris to-do list, let's get into the best part. I think you all know what it is, and if you don't then. . .hi, I'm Timmerie Lewis and I love to shop. THERE I said it, the best part about Paris was the shopping. The historians are probably on the floor gasping for breath right now as I have seemingly demolished everything they love about France but the shopping is what would make me go back. The stores in Paris are so elegant and poise, they make me feel like a rich person even if I can't afford a pair of under-wear there. The smell of new merchandise, sprayed with 1,000 dollar perfume and made with French love sewn in the stitching. It's an art, really, it's an art. The shops don't open until around 11 and are only open until 7, at first I thought this to be ridiculous seen as I would much rather shop during the morning but then i realized that 11-7 is 8 hours, so all, in all, running boutiques could be how they make a living. 40 hours a week in Paris, in a boutique? Yeah I'd say that's the life. <3
I had the time of my life. I learned so many new and amazing things and I have bought so many amazing clothes and purses I'm so happy! On top of all that, I'm extremely thankful to my grandparents who planned and paid for me to experience something I've wanted to experience for forever. I love them both very much. Also, to my mom and brother for dealing with my constant need to get a picture of me with the Eiffel tower in every different outfit and hairstyle I could think of. I'll try my very hardest to upload some photos but I'll do that in a separate post so that you can glide through the album.
Thanks so much for reading you crazy bloggers!
Xoxox Timmerie
I feel so bad that I keep betraying my blog and procrastinating to upload new posts and I have even considered completely deleting it due to my lack of consistency but for some reason I can't bring myself to just stop writing! I think in the new year I'll work at trying to post more because I'm going to get involved with my church in a special media production and hopefully by the end of 2012 I can have my own YouTube channel!
Well...it happened. The big kahuna, the best thing that has ever happened to me in the history of ever...I, Timmerie Lewis of the blogger "I Love Melvin" went to Paris. A week in the city of love and lights with the people I love was anything and everything I could have ever asked for.
Get ready for a big post ladies and gents because I have a lot to say and I have lots of time to kill!!
Not only was Paris absolutely beautiful but it was even better then I could have imagined. We stayed in the cutest little hotel that had only 2 rooms per floor. Right across from our super tiny room was a day spa and it was in a tiny courtyard that was barely noticeable from the outside. The courtyard was so peaceful it's like all of Paris slept whenever I was there. Not only was it in a beautiful courtyard, but surrounding our hotel was all the stores you could ever imagine! There was a Sephora, a store called Etam (where I got the most amazing trench coat ever) a Zara's, a Mac, a McDonald's and a small market down the road where you could buy fresh fruit and sand witches and some quality home made "Parisienne" products.
The flight there was absolutely dreadful and that's a compliment. The plane was nice of course but even with your own personal TV and the choice of over 20 movies and television shows, we were forced to sleep for 4 hours because of the time change. It was awful. I didn't get one wink if sleep and to make matters worse, when we got to Paris it was 12 in the afternoon when we had left Canada at midnight. So, all in all, we were up and touring the beautiful city having been up for 36 straight hours prior.
I was able to look past the horrible plane experience however because our hotel was only 5 minutes away from the Eiffel Tower and it was the very first thing we did when we got to Paris. Unfortunately, we were unable to climb it because there had been an accident earlier that week where someone tried to climb it and so they had to evacuate the tower and due to all the hustle and bussel, 2 of the 3 service elevators were broken so the line had doubled in wait time. While my brother and grandpa decided to go see how long the wait would be I waited aside by myself and I was approached by this young women who wanted me to sign something. I tried to be polite and say no for what seemed like forever, and eventually she rolled her eyes and kept walking. I brushed it off and continued waiting. Just when I thought the worst was over, a young guy about my age comes over and asks me to sign the same thing! I tied to do the same thing I did with the girl but he would not take no for an answer. He grabbed my hand, shoved the pen into my palm and kept begging. I dropped e pen, said no in the loudest voice I could and turned away, feeling confident. Just then he grabs my arms from behind and tells me that I need to sign this. I was scared! Really scared! Scad to the point I almost started crying. I ran away as fast as I could to where my mom and my grandma had gone to go to e washroom and vowed to never stand alone ever again under the Eiffel Tower. Even though we had a rough patch,we however saw this as an opportunity and headed to the famous Arc instead.
We took a "hop on hop off" tour bus to the Arc and went down that Champs De Elise's (which is spelt completely wrong but I'll fix it later) and it was crazy busy because everyone was preparing for the "Tour De France" but oh my goodness it was so worth it. Not only did I see the Arc, I climbed it!! The stairs were never ending but it was so worth the climb because seeing the beautiful city from above was breathtaking. Everywhere you looked you could see the Eiffel Tower and it was beautiful and trust me that's just an understatement. Seeing all the people shopping and walking around in all their fancy clothes and purses with their huge stilettos and cigarettes was just so intriguing. On top of the amazing view I also got a new charm for my Pandora bracelet from the Louvre that is actually the Arc!
The Louvre was interesting. It was definitely a super long day jam packed with lots of walking and listening to French people and their attempt to speak English for our benefit but me and my brother tried to make the most of the 5 hours we spent in the huge pyramid. I must have seen over 1000 statues of famous Greek gods or something, not to mention the millions of paintings of little cupids and babies with their butts hanging out, millions of tourists yelling languages I've never even heard of and so much clicking of the camera that it was permanently in my head for the rest of the trip. While my grandparents and mother decided to listen to the historical aspect of things, my brother and I were much more interested in mimicking the statues and trying our very best to get pictures with every one of them. For the most part, I'd say we succeeded!!
All jokes aside, it really was an amazing day and I learned so much about the different histories of the Greek and the French. They really take pride in their past and all the great things their ancestors did back in the olden days and I envy that passion in them. My favorite part of the day though was seeing the Mona Lisa. It was surrounded by tourist and security guards, and blocked off by a large rail that I would never been able to pass without being tackled to the ground but I saw the real thing!!
Okay, enough about the tours and the typical Paris to-do list, let's get into the best part. I think you all know what it is, and if you don't then. . .hi, I'm Timmerie Lewis and I love to shop. THERE I said it, the best part about Paris was the shopping. The historians are probably on the floor gasping for breath right now as I have seemingly demolished everything they love about France but the shopping is what would make me go back. The stores in Paris are so elegant and poise, they make me feel like a rich person even if I can't afford a pair of under-wear there. The smell of new merchandise, sprayed with 1,000 dollar perfume and made with French love sewn in the stitching. It's an art, really, it's an art. The shops don't open until around 11 and are only open until 7, at first I thought this to be ridiculous seen as I would much rather shop during the morning but then i realized that 11-7 is 8 hours, so all, in all, running boutiques could be how they make a living. 40 hours a week in Paris, in a boutique? Yeah I'd say that's the life. <3
I had the time of my life. I learned so many new and amazing things and I have bought so many amazing clothes and purses I'm so happy! On top of all that, I'm extremely thankful to my grandparents who planned and paid for me to experience something I've wanted to experience for forever. I love them both very much. Also, to my mom and brother for dealing with my constant need to get a picture of me with the Eiffel tower in every different outfit and hairstyle I could think of. I'll try my very hardest to upload some photos but I'll do that in a separate post so that you can glide through the album.
Thanks so much for reading you crazy bloggers!
Xoxox Timmerie
Thursday, August 11, 2011
It's Official!
No, I'm not getting married, or getting a dog, or moving out, or even officially in a relationship for that matter but all I can say is that it is official. I Timmerie Grace of Ontario Canada am going. Not to just any place in the world oh no my friends. But the places of all places, the city of all romances, the place where dreams come true and delicious French food is eaten. PARIS.
I know that I have blogged about this before but we all know that Paris doesn't deserve just one post. It deserves at LEAST 5. Currently, I stand at 2 but the other 3 are for my return. So you are probably wondering what makes it official. Well you see, yesterday was my birthday party and I had several of my friends over for some pizza and a movie. I got many lovely gifts and I am so thankful for all of my wonderful friends who were there to celebrate with me. But I got one gift that especially intrigued me. I got a tour book of PARIS! It is now officially my favorite book of ALL time. It is a guide to the top 10 everything in Paris! Places to go, eat, shop, walk, watch events, and tours of all proportions! There is even a street called Montaigne and it has ALL designer shops on it. Joseph, Christian Doir, Chanel, Prada, and Chloe!
I once again must admit that when I opened the gift I once again almost cried. (silly I KNOW but who cares people? I'm going to Paris!) Another large portion of the book that intrigued me was the portion on places to stay. It is divided into 2 sections, Hotel's and Luxury Hotels. To be honest, I didn't even look at the Hotels part because the descriptions of the Luxury ones were bringing tears to my eyes! And then I found it. The Hotel of all Hotels. The Ritz. A hotel complete with beautiful views, chocolate croissants, and silk curtains and bed spreads. I want to LIVE there.
I have honestly never seen a more beautiful hotel and whether I stay in it on this trip or not is irrelevant because all I know is that ONE day I will stay there.
I then searched through my book and looked at all the shopping locations recommended and I searched Google maps and I was on the streets of Paris! (I mean not technically but still!) I saw the boutiques and the French people and all the little things that make Paris so wonderful. But why is it official you may ask? because my Grandpa and Grandma are in the process of booking the flight and purchasing the tickets HOW MUCH MORE OFFICIAL CAN IT GET?!
So after my excitement I realized that I not only have to remember to manage my expectations but also decide what I want to do there and what I REALLY want to buy. My Auntamine suggested a lot of things to me about the trip because she has been traveling for MUCH longer then I have and has been to places that I dream of going! Including Paris! <3 She said that I have to decided what I want to buy or I will get tooo carried away. Also deciding what I want to buy ahead of time narrows my focus so that when I do get to Paris I won't be sooo overwhelmed with all the stuff that I will go CRAZY because knowing me. . . I probably would! So, I put together a list of things to buy and it looks something like this:
1. A Beret. Simple because it seems as though ALL French people have them and to leave Paris without one would just be horrible! :O
2. 2 Scarves. Simply because I absolutely love scarves and I want to purchase one that NOBODY else that I know would have.
3. A Charm. I am in the process of purchasing the oh-so-famous Pandora Bracelets and my Mom said that they sell their charms almost all around the world so I want to get a charm for every places around the world I visit. Therefore, a Paris charm is ABSOLUTELY necessary.
4. 2 pairs of Earrings. Not just regular run of the mill earrings but beautiful Paris earrings! Not cheesy ones, but ones that would look beautiful paired with a dress and a pair of red heels.
5. 3 Shirts. I want nice flowing tops, ones that look great tucked into jeans or simply left out and worn with leggings and boots.
6. Jeans. Simply because Auntamine said that she bought a pair of jeans in Paris and that they were the best pair of jeans she has ever had.
7. 2 pairs of Shoes. Simply because people in Paris got style and I have high expectations for their shoes.
8. 2 Hair Accessories. Simply because I love adding girly pieces to all my outfits. . . especially hair pieces.
9. A Dress. I absolutely love summer dresses and I think that Paris will have an amazing selection of them.
10. A Purse. Simply because I adore purses. Nothing more. Over-the-shoulder ones are my favorite!
Weelll, there you have it folks, my list of things to purchase in Paris. Also, I plan to purchase gifts for my friends of course! I have several things I still have to buy for Paris but I will save those for another time!
I'm off to watch a movie with my little sista. Just a reminder that So You Think You Can Dance Finale is on tonight GO MELANIE! Have a wonderful day bloggers!
Your soon to be Paris tourist,
Timmerie Grace
I know that I have blogged about this before but we all know that Paris doesn't deserve just one post. It deserves at LEAST 5. Currently, I stand at 2 but the other 3 are for my return. So you are probably wondering what makes it official. Well you see, yesterday was my birthday party and I had several of my friends over for some pizza and a movie. I got many lovely gifts and I am so thankful for all of my wonderful friends who were there to celebrate with me. But I got one gift that especially intrigued me. I got a tour book of PARIS! It is now officially my favorite book of ALL time. It is a guide to the top 10 everything in Paris! Places to go, eat, shop, walk, watch events, and tours of all proportions! There is even a street called Montaigne and it has ALL designer shops on it. Joseph, Christian Doir, Chanel, Prada, and Chloe!
I once again must admit that when I opened the gift I once again almost cried. (silly I KNOW but who cares people? I'm going to Paris!) Another large portion of the book that intrigued me was the portion on places to stay. It is divided into 2 sections, Hotel's and Luxury Hotels. To be honest, I didn't even look at the Hotels part because the descriptions of the Luxury ones were bringing tears to my eyes! And then I found it. The Hotel of all Hotels. The Ritz. A hotel complete with beautiful views, chocolate croissants, and silk curtains and bed spreads. I want to LIVE there.
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| Ritz <3 |
I have honestly never seen a more beautiful hotel and whether I stay in it on this trip or not is irrelevant because all I know is that ONE day I will stay there.
I then searched through my book and looked at all the shopping locations recommended and I searched Google maps and I was on the streets of Paris! (I mean not technically but still!) I saw the boutiques and the French people and all the little things that make Paris so wonderful. But why is it official you may ask? because my Grandpa and Grandma are in the process of booking the flight and purchasing the tickets HOW MUCH MORE OFFICIAL CAN IT GET?!
So after my excitement I realized that I not only have to remember to manage my expectations but also decide what I want to do there and what I REALLY want to buy. My Auntamine suggested a lot of things to me about the trip because she has been traveling for MUCH longer then I have and has been to places that I dream of going! Including Paris! <3 She said that I have to decided what I want to buy or I will get tooo carried away. Also deciding what I want to buy ahead of time narrows my focus so that when I do get to Paris I won't be sooo overwhelmed with all the stuff that I will go CRAZY because knowing me. . . I probably would! So, I put together a list of things to buy and it looks something like this:
1. A Beret. Simple because it seems as though ALL French people have them and to leave Paris without one would just be horrible! :O
2. 2 Scarves. Simply because I absolutely love scarves and I want to purchase one that NOBODY else that I know would have.
3. A Charm. I am in the process of purchasing the oh-so-famous Pandora Bracelets and my Mom said that they sell their charms almost all around the world so I want to get a charm for every places around the world I visit. Therefore, a Paris charm is ABSOLUTELY necessary.
4. 2 pairs of Earrings. Not just regular run of the mill earrings but beautiful Paris earrings! Not cheesy ones, but ones that would look beautiful paired with a dress and a pair of red heels.
5. 3 Shirts. I want nice flowing tops, ones that look great tucked into jeans or simply left out and worn with leggings and boots.
6. Jeans. Simply because Auntamine said that she bought a pair of jeans in Paris and that they were the best pair of jeans she has ever had.
7. 2 pairs of Shoes. Simply because people in Paris got style and I have high expectations for their shoes.
8. 2 Hair Accessories. Simply because I love adding girly pieces to all my outfits. . . especially hair pieces.
9. A Dress. I absolutely love summer dresses and I think that Paris will have an amazing selection of them.
10. A Purse. Simply because I adore purses. Nothing more. Over-the-shoulder ones are my favorite!
Weelll, there you have it folks, my list of things to purchase in Paris. Also, I plan to purchase gifts for my friends of course! I have several things I still have to buy for Paris but I will save those for another time!
I'm off to watch a movie with my little sista. Just a reminder that So You Think You Can Dance Finale is on tonight GO MELANIE! Have a wonderful day bloggers!
Your soon to be Paris tourist,
Timmerie Grace
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