Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. --Mark Twain



Sunday, October 16, 2011

la vie en Paris...the work version

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Paris for work. Yes, I'm a lucky girl! My company's corporate headquarters is there, and the global marketing communications team met together for a few days to exchange ideas and get to know one another. It was wonderful for me to get to meet so many colleagues so early on in my career with this company - it really helps to form professional relationships when you meet someone face to face. And it was amazing to see that although we all work for the same company how differently the regional marketing teams function all over the world, from the team in Asia, to the European teams to us in North America. And it makes sense of course, considering how diverse the regions are, but it was interesting to see it in action.

I had an amazing time getting to meet some great people from all over the world and spending more time with my fantastic team in North America. And of course I got to practice my French! Although we worked a lot, we got to step out into the beautiful city and do a little sight seeing. Here are some photos.

I have the pleasure of working closely with these girls every day! At Sacre Coeur 

Riding bikes around the city, here at the Louvre

They've discovered how silly I am

Great memories!

Rainbow!
Some sweet friends of ours stayed at our place in Austin for Austin City Limits while we were gone (Joey decided to go to Louisiana while I was in Paris to gear up for the hunting season). I really hated to miss my first ACL while living in Austin, but I guess I can't complain since I was in Paris. When we got home, these were waiting for us:



These were not necessary at all, but it was so very thoughtful of them and a great surprise! Who doesn't love coming home to flowers?

Love and light,

fleur

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