Today in France (a favorite place of mine if you do not yet know) is La Fête Nationale or Bastille Day. July 14 celebrates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution. Celebrations take place all over France and namely in Paris to celebrate the republic of France.
In honor of a favorite place of mine and my grandparents, we had our own little fête consisting of goat cheese, French bread, walnuts, berries, and of course champagne. I do feel we cheated a bit because we were drinking a Napa champagne and not a French champagne, but c’est la vie. It was a wonderful little party and a reminder that if I continue to work towards my goals I will be back in my beloved France in less than half a year.
Speaking of working towards my goals, my grandparents and I dined at a favorite chinese restaurant. Though the food may not be what it once was, the restaurant holds fond memories for my grandparents of when I was born. Perhaps someday I will share the story I have heard on more than one occasion here on Purely Kaitlin. But another time. At the conclusion of our meal I had my PoPo (my affectionate name for my grandfather) choose my fortune cookie. Now I know these fortunes are printed in mass and probably cost a penny-a-piece from some company like Oriental Trading, but nonetheless I found value in my fortune tonight. It read ‘You need to work hard to be “lucky.”’ An appropriate fortune to share on this fledgling blog, I thought. Right now, at the beginning of this journey, I sometimes think “I can’t be one of those lucky people who truly makes a name for themselves through an online presence that many people identify with.” But who knows. Perhaps I can. And at least I know no one will ever identify with me if I don’t put myself out there. There is nothing else to do but to try, because like my fortune reminded me, luck doesn’t just fall into your lap. You have to work (and perhaps most importantly believe in yourself!) to catch it.
Kaitlin
In honor of a favorite place of mine and my grandparents, we had our own little fête consisting of goat cheese, French bread, walnuts, berries, and of course champagne. I do feel we cheated a bit because we were drinking a Napa champagne and not a French champagne, but c’est la vie. It was a wonderful little party and a reminder that if I continue to work towards my goals I will be back in my beloved France in less than half a year.
Speaking of working towards my goals, my grandparents and I dined at a favorite chinese restaurant. Though the food may not be what it once was, the restaurant holds fond memories for my grandparents of when I was born. Perhaps someday I will share the story I have heard on more than one occasion here on Purely Kaitlin. But another time. At the conclusion of our meal I had my PoPo (my affectionate name for my grandfather) choose my fortune cookie. Now I know these fortunes are printed in mass and probably cost a penny-a-piece from some company like Oriental Trading, but nonetheless I found value in my fortune tonight. It read ‘You need to work hard to be “lucky.”’ An appropriate fortune to share on this fledgling blog, I thought. Right now, at the beginning of this journey, I sometimes think “I can’t be one of those lucky people who truly makes a name for themselves through an online presence that many people identify with.” But who knows. Perhaps I can. And at least I know no one will ever identify with me if I don’t put myself out there. There is nothing else to do but to try, because like my fortune reminded me, luck doesn’t just fall into your lap. You have to work (and perhaps most importantly believe in yourself!) to catch it.
Kaitlin
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