MISSTOMADAME

by Shalize Giane. C

How I got my French Long stay visitor visa
Before our wedding in 2017, my (French) husband and I were in …

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There’s something special about market days in France. A beautiful way to dive into the culture, experience life with the locals, and stock up on seasonal fruits and veggies. Shopping at the market has made me think differently about where the food I buy comes from. I always leave feeling so grateful for the hard work and efforts these farmers put in to bring us fresh food. Do you like shopping at the market in your country? A must see when you visit Paris! 6 years later and seeing the Eiffel Tower is still just as special. ✨ Champtoceaux is a small town in the Pays De La Loire region with the best 180 degree view of La Loire. La Loire is the longest river in France running through cities like Nantes, Tours, Blois, & Orleans (a beautiful city my husband and I had the pleasure to call home for 3 years). This region is such a beautiful place full of farm land, hills, & surrounded by water both fresh and salty. Some of my favorite things. Traveling with PCOS can be challenging, especially when it comes to food. I’ve found ordered eating + staying aware of PCOS friendly ingredients has been helpful in managing symptoms like fatigue + bloating & cramping. Today’s reminder ✈️ In the French culture, I’ve found that people are much more likely to hold onto possessions & tend to repurpose things before buying something new (this is very different from my home country). While I’m not a person who likes to hold on to too many things… I think this is such a healthy way of thinking about the things that we buy/own & helps us makes space for more intentional shopping choices. This is definitely a quality about the French culture I’ve leaned into. I feel grateful for that shift in mindset.

misstomadame by Shalize Giane.C est 2017