je suis plus calme

i just got back from a walk around les jardins trocadero, right across from the eiffel tower. it was amazing in such an ordinary way. the sun was setting behind me and there were people everywhere. everyone seemed just happy and at peace with the world. there were some people ballroom dancing to "lovestoned." that was amazing.

anyway, i've been looking forward to doing something like this (taking a walk in a beautiful place by myself) ever since i started really planning what i wanted to do in paris. i really cherish my alone time and exploring, so doing both at the same time just made my day :-)

p.s. i just realized that the gardens i went to are where the picture at the top of my blog was taken. go figure.