April was an action-packed, unforgettable month. So much so that I find myself still thinking about the lasting impact some of these moments will have on my life. To be determined! Until then, a few highlights:
1/ I became French
A year after I submitted my application and a series of interviews, I received a letter granting me French citizenship (with a French birth certificate from Nantes!). The succinctness of the missive didn’t make it feel very official but all of that should change in May during the naturalization ceremony. When I began studying French, I never thought the linguistic focus would lead me where it has and I certainly didn’t anticipate integrating and finding a true home here. Nothing is markedly different but somehow it feels like the puzzle pieces of identity have come together.
2/ The book I worked on with Vélib was published!
The central conceit: get out there and go beneath the surface of this incredible city with the help of 50 recommendations and ideas. It was fantastic to work with the team at La Mairie de Paris and I truly hope Parisians see the value in the approach. You can order your own copy…
