Day 24

 Bonjour/Bonsoir,

 Well I have done it again. More boxes to ship home and two more to go tomorrow. I am sending back a lot that I brought because I feel like I need to lighten my load for my month ahead.
  I had a pretty quiet day today, I didn't sleep again last night, It was 4am the last time I looked at the time and now it is 330am. I don't know what's going on. I'm just off and sad. So I just piddled around, packed up the boxes, organized stuff, went to Le Cordon Bleu to get some souvenirs and make sure they credited me back for that class which was a repeat, which they did. They are really nice.

   I was meeting Helen and Kate for dinner, I got there early and I was  feeling down, when I got off the Metro there was this beautiful church right there. I felt like I wanted to go in so I did. I haven't seen one Temple here and I knew that G-d is everywhere, I felt he was in the church so in I went. I walked around, it was really pretty and I was the only one in there. It felt like a good place to be. I'm sorry but I don't know very much about being Catholic so I f I don't explain this correctly I'm sorry. So anyway there were candles lit everywhere, the kind that people light and say a prayer. (At least that's what I think there're for) So I picked one out and walked around until I found the perfect spot and lit it for Steve. I had a little talk with him and said a prayer. I am enclosing the picture so if you want to say a little prayer as well you can see where I was and the candle that I lit. It is the candle on the top shelf, right in the middle. I know in my heart that he is happy but I am sad. I think it is just very difficult not understanding why things happen.

   I walked around the area checking things out and watching people kiss because I guess that's just what you do in Paris:) Helen was talking about it tonight as well. So funny really.

    So Helen, Kate and I had dinner at a cute little place, I love how many of the restaurants are tiny, maybe only 6-8 tables. It feels like it's not about the money they make, its about the joy of cooking for people. You are never rushed and are allowed to relax and have a good time. It gives you the feeling of being in your home. I love that. Greg, Kate's husband came around 11:30 so he could ride home with her on the Metro. I thought that was really nice, they are a happy couple. Helen and I on the other hand got on the wrong Metro and had to backtrack to get to our line. We rode back most of the way together and then parted ways when I needed to transfer lines. I walked quickly back to my hotel and am safe and sound. Of course we had to practice our photo shoot and Helen wanted me to post this one :)
   Well I am going to try and get some sleep. I miss you all and wish you well.
        With love,
                                                       Laura aka Chef Laura:)

Quote of the day:
"Faith is about doing. You are how you act, not just how you believe"