YOU WERE MADE AMAZING! START ACTING LIKE IT! ALEXIA NEONAKIS VEDIC ASTROLOGY!
Meg here! (Like you have to be a psychic to figure that out.) I read this article on Fortune or Forbes (I like to read what I aspire to. I really don't care to pick up Cosmopolitans "100 Ways to Make Him Scream") Why buy what I already know? Go to bed with a leave-in conditioner on my hair and a mud face mask. I mean really Cosmo, it's not brain surgery. If I want real shrills I don't shave my legs. There you go. It didn't even cost you $3.
I'm at a point where I don't really give a rat's ass on what "he" thinks. I know, there's so many of them how could I even keep track? I really care about what "I" think. Born alone, die alone-we better make friends with ourselves.
My favorite thing in the entire universe is to laugh. The second thing is to move (not exercise-are you insane?) Move! Move forward (or try to) Have you ever read The Book Of Birthdays? If you haven't go get it! It will endlessly entertain you forever. I was born on July 20th. I was born "On The Days Of Ups and Downs." The book then goes into why you are the way you are and I have to say, it makes a non-believer a believer. It pegged me to a "T"
Getting back to my Forbes or Fortune article, it was written for people that want to become better than they are. The overwhelming theme was "Shake Your Shit Up." Yes, whatever it is that you've always wanted to do? Well, to become a more successful, a happier and content individual-you better do it now. We're not getting any younger. I just noticed an age spot on my had as I typed this. Gross.
I didn't grow up "fancy." That's totally OK. However, a lot of my friends did. The only separation really in our class divide (I'm self-made thank you very much) was one of travel.
I've always wanted to go to Paris. I just couldn't find a friend that wanted to go with me "Oh, good Lord? YOU'VE never been to Paris? I've been like 10 times? Where did your parents take you?" Disneyworld. Once. I didn't say they beat me. Let's just say "passport photo day" was not something I grew up with.
I'm turning 36 in ten days and I did what any single woman that knows no one in Paris does, I bought a ticket for two weeks to go there. I leave August 30th, and I'm thrilled to go alone and do it. Because if success lies outside your comfort zone than I'm willing to make that leap. It's Paris, not Baghdad. I'm not looking for a medal, but it's a big deal-to me.
It's a big deal because I bought my own ticket, I'll book my own hotel and I'll come up with my own schedule. There wasn't a boyfriend in the mix. It's all on my own terms and that's a pretty nice place to be able to live.
I took a hiatus from being a ballsy, bad ass warrior. I took a route I thought I was supposed to take. I got married and I was awful at it. Believe me, I raced out of the gates of my hometown faster than Seabiscuit. I ran at 18, not knowing anyone, to New York City. I figured if you're going to "Go Big Or Go Home." New York would be the place to go huge.
Lexie Neonakis was my roomate, she was very old. I think she was 22 when I moved in. She was travelled and smart and certainly had been to Paris. She knew about fancy clothing brands and what Santorini was (she went there) and that I should really get rid of all of my clothes that were not Navy, Grey or Black. She would make me this weird dish called "hummus" with chickpeas in our blender. She lectured me that I was too obsessed with my boyfriend (I was) and to go out and make a mark on the world "You Can DO THIS." When I had gotten a more sophisticated beau and he wanted to buy me lingerie she said "It HAS TO BE La Perla!" I repeated it just like that, I got La Perla.
Lexie wasn't pretensious. Not at all. She just had great taste. I was the little "pretensious one" only going to The Bowery Bar (this was 1994-it was HOT) or Flamingo East. But I was trying. She had a class that you can't mimic. She just knew things. Stuff came really easy for her. It was like she had a FEDEX tracking number and knew when life was going to deliver.
Lexie was psychic. No really. Stay with me here because I know some of you (like me) are rolling your eyes.
Lexie was taught to read signs and planets and was doing this at 22 years old and was freaking me the Hell out. I thought I lived with a witch. I mean, a good witch (Like Glenda) but still it was totally weird.
She would make me these charts and tell me what was going to happen and what I should expect. I would do the "crazy person nod" just to make her stop talking about planetary alignment. Again, not my background.
"You're going to meet someone older, like 20 years older in November. Looks like the 15th."
I started dating Paul, 20 years older on the 13th of November. Up until I met him I would have sworen off anyone more than 5 years older.
"You're going to sign a contract, looks like money beginning of September."
Signed my first modeling contract September 5th.
She would drive me nuts with the "told you so!" But she did. She always told me.
Sometimes taking leaps of faith are just that (Hello Paris) we never really know the why? I'm not saying Lexie has all of the answers but the ones she gets are pretty spot on. It's like a parent/teenager relationship. I never wanted to hear her thoughts or advice growing up but boy, what I wouldn't do to have her in my livingroom right now.
I don't know if you're at a crossroads or wanting to find out any cosmic why? I do know I am having Lexie do a chart on why Paris? Why now? She's trained, she's respected and (look at her rates) priced extremely reasonably. Like less than the price of one L.A. therapy session.
If you have any questions or blocks that you need answered and you're sick of driving your friends up a wall. Please check Lexie out! What fears do you need to overcome to MOVE?!
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Meg, if you need someone to go to Paris with I am available. And my birthday is July 26! Happy Birthday you youngster. I am at a crossroads of a sort. I will be an empty nester next month. My oldest has graduated from college, the middle one stayed at school to work and take courses this summer and my baby boy leaves for his first year at school next month. So I got a puppy. Who is currently eating my headband. How does he do these things? BRB. I have traveled alone out of the country and it was delightful. I know we will hear from you before you leave, but I have often found what I need when I stop looking. Thanks for bringing us a multi-dimensional blog.
It's really a great time to visit Paris now as Euro is so low. Have fun planning your trip! If you have time to spare, do visit Corsica. The Lourve Museum is free every first Sunday of each month. I think the shortest queue is via the subway exit link. it's very crowded but most people are civilized. I wish I can be in Paris right now! I'm so excited for you!
I've never been to Paris. I grew up very similarly to you. I didn't head to New York but I headed out of town to college lol. I admire you for this! You Go,Girl!!!
~~Christy
I'm so glad you're going to Paris. It's my favorite place on earth! And the best part of going by yourself is doing just what you feel like doing when you feel like doing it. I love staying in the 7th arr. and being able to walk to so many of my favorite spots. I walk a lot in Paris, and also use the metro. It's so easy to get around. Be sure to spend some time at outdoor cafes!
Carole
This sounds so cool.
Congrats on planning a trip to Paris alone! I would be nervous to travel to a different country all by myself especially in a country that predominantly speaks a different language. But France is beautiful so I'm sure you'll have an amazing time. Good luck on your trip!
Enjoy Paris!
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Tad pricey for me to indulge in.
Interesting!
Meg, you're going to have a fabulous time! I primarily travel alone - I've been to Europe, Asia, and Mexico on my own and I loved every minute of it. I'm my own best company, I think.
Have an amazing time! And download the TripAdvisor app to your smartphone. It works off-line - perfect!!
Enjoy Paris!!! fall in love with yourself..
Ohh..I've always wanted to go to Paris! I've pretty much wanted to go anywhere outside of the US lol. I have a fear of disappointing those around me. It really prevents me from taking the risks that I actually want to take.
Have fun in Paris, sounds like a great thing to do for yourself.Also I've been really interested in astrology and that sort of thing forever. It's amazing how convincing it becomes when you look at your planetary alignments.
SOunds fun. You will have lots of fun in PAris
Very interesting indeed! Thanks for posting :)
Interesting. Have fun:)
Have fun in Paris! It's one of the places I feel like I NEED to visit, along with Ireland, Greece, and Italy. Plus I'd love to see how much of 5 years of French I remember 12 years after the fact, lol! I can see that going alone could be much more enjoyable, since you won't have to worry about anyone else's time table. You can do/see/eat whatever you want and not have to indulge others or put up with whining if they're indulging you. I consider myself spiritual instead of religious; I've had tea and tarot card readings done by witches, as well as my astrology report read to me. I have a feeling that the woman doing the astrology report was scamming me though, as nothing she said had any bearing on my life. I've been extremely stuck and undertain lately and wouldn't mind trying again with someone else (particularly if they have a good reputation). I would love to do a full reading but would probably start with the mini and go from there depending on the accuracy.
I really want to go to a psychic but never have. For fun I used to do tarot card readings but I wasn't very good at it! I finally, at the age of 27, did something I've wanted to do for a very long time - I moved across the country by myself. All the way from Green Bay, WI to Denver, CO with 2 cats and my car loaded up. I quit my job because I didn't like it and 3 weeks later moved. It's hasn't been the easiest thing in the world - very stressful, lots of things to plan and think about, and I completely lost it when I had to say goodbye to my amazing supportive family, but so far I'm very happy I did it. It's freeing to do something like that and I already feel like a stronger person. I've been having fun meeting new people and exploring on my own. Meg, you know how it is because you've done it before! Someday I'm going to travel to Paris by myself too :) Have a blast and live it up!
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this is a neat story!! Have lots of fun in paris!! mayb one day ill go! :)
I just got from Paris!!!! Where i got engaged!!! SOOO excited!
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I'm very intrigued by this.
Meg, Paris! I enjoyed my visit there years ago. Just walking on the streets was an enjoyable experience. Have a great time. Dandy, congrats on your engagement!
Hey Meg, This kind of blog post makes women realize what they are missing in life, therefore, I love that you can empower them in order to take their lives in their own hand and start reading some advice for getting around in India as well! Because I totally recommend it as your next visit, just like in Eat, Pray, Love, right?
Have Fun in Paris!! All this "stuff" really interests me.
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I love traveling by myself. I went to Israel this year. My new goal is to go to at least one different country each year. I think that's pretty attainable. I want to go to Paris someday, it's definitely on my list. Have a wonderful time!
That was inspiring (:
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