Ode to Mom

5 Things Mom Told Me to Bring that I Didn't... and Wished I Had!

5) Pens. Goodness, they're expensive in Europe! Four (worse than BIC) pens for 1.50 euro? Yeah, I know!
4) Vitamins, because I don't get enough nutrients from chocolate croissants.
3) Sheets ("Mom, they'll have them there..." Yeah. But they're not purple jersey knit sheets. They're incomprehensibly uncomfortable.)
2) That beautiful REI down jacket that collapses into a little tiny bag. ("Mom, it's Paris, not the wilderness!" ... Except for I DID go to the wilderness... the Scottish wilderness... and I really wanted the jacket. Mom, you were so right)
1) Closet organizers, because there are no dresser drawers... and your underwear has to go somewhere!

2 Things Mom Told Me Not to Bring that I Did... and Wished I Hadn't...

2) That sweater I'd never worn in my entire life. Doesn't matter if it's nice, it's uncomfortable, and just because it's Paris doesn't mean you'll suddenly become fashionable. (Mom, you're so wise.)
1) Another pair of heels, because I'd rather buy them here! I'd have an excuse! Now I feel guilty when I shoe shop, so I don't! MOM! I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED!

Mom, I'm sorry for doubting your infinite wisdom. I'm sure these lists will get longer as my time here continues!

Je vous aime beaucoup!

-lyss