The 30 by Thirty Bucketlist is comprised of two things that needed to be accomplished while in Paris, but I quickly learned that it was Paris as a whole that I needed. I learned so much about myself while trying to checkoff writing a poem in front of the Eiffel Tower and visiting Love Lock Bridge. First, I will start with the later.
While I have been abroad, it was announced that the famous Love Lock Bridges in Paris would be taken down. Of course I was bummed because I didn’t think I was going to be able to complete an item. However, I took that opportunity to really stop and reflect. My plan was to put a lock on there for me and my future husband or even just one with just my name on it to represent the love I have for myself as a single girl. But, I decided that is not what I want to do. I don’t need a lock to prove that I love myself and that I am completely content with my romantic status, because in all reality I am not 100% content. I still did go visit love lock bridge and it was still romantic and still an amazing site, it just has a different meaning for me.
Now visiting the Eiffel Tower and writing a poem was fantastic and one of the most incredible experiences I had. It was purely magical. And yes, I did write a poem. I apologize for the Dr. Seuss status of it, but those are the words that came out and they mean something.
This city ended up being a big shit show for my friend and I and all we could do is sit back and laugh at our continuous unfortunate circumstances, because let’s be honest, I was so lucky to be waking up in Paris and being able to experience things most people won’t. And for that I am forever grateful.
To read about the actual events that occurred please visit my friend Stephanie’s blog, which recounts our tale. Also, please follow my Instagram account @the30bythirty for more pictures of my trip abroad and the attempt to complete my bucketlist.
What happen?! What was the shit show?! You didn’t even say on your blog. Hahahaha! Val!!!! Nice poem 🙂
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Ha! Just updated. Don’t worry. It’s in my journal.
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