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Jenovia ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ's avatar

God, I LOVE those big tasseled hotel room keys. OMG the rhubarb and yuzu pastries ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ What a glorious weekend you had!!! ๐Ÿ˜ Homesickness is so bittersweet. When I lived overseas my go-to homesick meal was McDonalds ๐Ÿ˜‚ So gross but it gave me a taste of home. Royale with cheese HITS. One month my co-workers brought back American candy and I almost burst into tears, I was so happy. Sending you so much love and a squeeze, Maddie ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’˜

Maddie Burton's avatar

It's so funnyโ€”I was at La Grande ร‰picerie with my aunt yesterday, and we wandered past the "ร‰tats-Unis" section with its sugary BBQ sauces and Doritos and Reese's peanut butter cups. And even though it was kind of garish to see all of that next to the high-quality, gorgeous French products, I did feel a distinct rush of nostalgia ๐Ÿ˜‚ You're so right: the Royale with cheese just HITS!! Sending a hug right back atcha, my friend ๐Ÿ’•

Sandra Ann Miller's avatar

Oh, I've been brought to tears by Toto's "Africa"...but only because I never want to hear it again...or again...or again. LOL. Don't get me started on "Rosanna". BUT if you want more Toto, the "Yacht Rock" doc on Max was delightful. Loving your adventures, Maddie. Eat it all up! xo

Maddie Burton's avatar

Snort-laughing at your first comment, friend! ๐Ÿ˜‚

Erin Henderson's avatar

How much do I admire your sense of adventure! Iโ€™m facing 3 solo days in Paris next fall and slightly dreading it, which is NOT how I want to feel about my time in the City of Light! Iโ€™ll have to borrow some of your bravado!

Maddie Burton's avatar

Well, I was *completely* anxious/terrified about figuring out solo life here initiallyโ€ฆso the confidence came with time and exposure therapy! ๐Ÿ˜…

Keep me in the loop this fall, because itโ€™s possible weโ€™ll overlap here. And if my weird bakerโ€™s schedule allows, it would be amazing to meet you in person!

Erin Henderson's avatar

That would be FANTASTIC! I would love that! I think October is the rough etaโ€ฆ but more details to come!

Maddie Burton's avatar

Unless my plans change, I should be here then! Can't wait to keep this conversation going... ๐Ÿฅฐ

Erin Henderson's avatar

Wowww! Still in France in the fall!? I am intriguedโ€ฆ.

Maddie Burton's avatar

...to be continued! (Slash, DM me for the tea ๐Ÿ˜‚)

Erin Henderson's avatar

<<runs to the DMโ€™s ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ>>

Cait Flanders's avatar

Sounds like a lovely little weekend getaway, friend! Thank you for sharing! Iโ€™m trying to think of a place TM and I might fly to this yearโ€ฆ this is definitely on my short list!

Maddie Burton's avatar

Oh my gosh...if you go (and I hope you do!), I can't wait to hear what you think! ๐Ÿค—

Kim Van Bruggen's avatar

Love Copenhagen. Youโ€™ve captured the essence of it beautifully.

Maddie Burton's avatar

Iโ€™m delighted to hear that you think so, Kim!

Jolene Handy's avatar

Fabulous!

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