We found out a few days ago that our French Visas were approved and come January 31st we’ll be moving to Paris for a year! I bought our one-way nonrefundable tickets today so it is official. It is so strange to me that all you have to do to move to France is to do it. That sounds funny but I sort of thought someone would stop us and tell us we can’t.
The last few years have been rough since we’ve dealt with Roman’s surgeries and the stress of medical bills so I’m really looking forward to a year of slowing down, spending time with my family, and experiencing the “joie de vivre” of France.
photo from Flickr (and actually its from Italy) but I liked the photo.
Paul will continue to paint and freelance as a designer and I will continue as a freelance writer/blogger. We were happily surprised to find out that rent is actually cheaper in Paris than in San Francisco!
Anna Liesemeyer
November 3, 2010
What an exciting time! I am inspired.
One day we just might pick up and do this:)
Kenzie Chesnut
November 3, 2010
wow a very inspiring post!! congratulations
Bree
November 3, 2010
How exciting! I wish my husband and I had jobs where we could move someone amazing for a year! I hope y'all have the time of your lives!
Rebecca
November 3, 2010
You're going to love it. It's something everyone should do in their lifetime.
chiara
November 3, 2010
Oh how wonderful. My junior year abroad in France was magical. So jealous!
Laura@trendinozze
November 3, 2010
hey we'll be happy to have you in italy as well since you like our shops as well 🙂
Laura@trendinozze
November 3, 2010
hey we'll be happy to have you in italy as well since you like our shops as well 🙂
chelsea
November 3, 2010
Yay! Congrats.
communikate.
November 3, 2010
splendid news! what a fabulous year!
--r
November 3, 2010
sounds like a year to remember. congratulations!
i'll be following along via your blog, hoping to pick up some crumbs. drop lots!
Eva / Sycamore Street Press
November 3, 2010
Félicitations!!! I'm so happy for your little family… and like everyone else, I'm looking forward to living vicariously through you. 🙂
Bryan and Sarah
November 3, 2010
I'm so excited for you! Making goals definitely pays off! I'm sure that you'll have an amazing year! I would imagine that buying those nonrefundable tickets was probably one of the most fun purchase of your life! Way to go!
Upside Up
November 3, 2010
omg is that ever great. so happy for you guys. can't wait to read all about it!
Itzi
November 3, 2010
Congratulations! I love France, and also love Paris,
If you want to visit Spain, I can recommend you some places to visit
Ah, France has beautiful places, like Biarritz
bests wishes
Caroline
November 3, 2010
Congratulations! That is such fabulous news! It sounds like a dream. Can't wait to hear all about it =]
kh
November 3, 2010
HOOOOOORAY!
Simply Mel
November 3, 2010
Oh HAPPY DAY it is! Cannot wait to follow this dreamy journey….
molly ruth
November 3, 2010
yooohoooo! congratulations!!
jennifer ament
November 3, 2010
Always thought with kids it would be too hard, but you have inspired me…Congrats!!-
xoxo
Jennifer
CMN
November 3, 2010
"Wowie – kadowie!" which roughly translates as "thatissoamazingandwonderful and Ican'tevenstandit!".
So. Any chance you'd like to, um, well, not perhaps host a visitor, but… well, let's put it this way – I love to travel and love to visit people! It's always so interesting to see how someone is adapting and settling in. Plus, it's a great opportunity to bea gracious guest! So, if one were to be in Paris anyway… maybe an afternoon adventure sometime next year?
Java Venus
November 3, 2010
How absolutely exciting and wonderful!! Enjoy!!!
pia
November 3, 2010
what an amazing opportunity! congrats!
Jennifer
November 3, 2010
Félicitations! What an exciting adventure you're all about to embark on–I can't wait for your reports about vie en Français!
Bridget
November 3, 2010
COOLEST
abby
November 3, 2010
jealous jealous jealous— but i can't wait to read your posts!
Courtney
November 3, 2010
Congratulations!! I can't wait to read all about it!
s p i f f a n i e
November 3, 2010
wow. awesome. congrats!
i have a couple friends who have been living out in paris for 2-3 years now. let me know if you want some instant knowledgeable friends!
pepper
November 3, 2010
oh, this is a happy day, congratulations…you will be missed, make sure to come back to sf.
ms. awesome
November 3, 2010
Oh! This is so awesome! Big congrats!
What an amazing adventure!
bussbuss
November 3, 2010
That is so exciting AND inspiring! I hope to do something similar one of these days. I have a friend who is in the process of doing the same and just started a blog to document the experience:
http://thejesusyear.wordpress.com/
Have you found an apartment yet? My friend said you had to be able to put down an address in France that you'd be staying at for a year on your visa application (it could be a hotel you booked and then will cancel), but would love to hear about that process. Enjoy it all and can't wait to read all about it xx!
Megan
November 3, 2010
Yay! I'm so excited for you all!
Kattia
November 3, 2010
this would be my dream come true!!!
I live in SF too, moved from NY and would love to move to another big city once more. Question: does health insurance transfer…what about pediatrician care?
http://www.sanfranciscomysong.com/
kate skogen
November 3, 2010
this is such good news! and i knew sf rent was sky-high, but didn't realize it's cheaper in paris. wow! y'all are going to have the best time ever!!!
La Ballena Elena
November 4, 2010
Congratulations
You'll be really close to Barcelona
🙂
michelle
November 4, 2010
Leave it to Jordan to actually make something like moving to Paris a reality. So proud of you!
A year feels like forever… I'm already feeling sorry for myself.
I'll just have to come visit, right?!
Nicole
November 4, 2010
How exciting! I just ordered two paintings from Paul in the commission project and since I actually live in Paris, I really hope that I get to meet you both while you are here.
I have two small children and would love to share the ins-and-outs of navigating Parisian Parenting with you.
I have some old school friends- a novelist and a web-designer- who moved to France a few years for a year to try out life in the French countryside. They are still here and they've added a baby to the mix! They make it look so easy that I'm sure you'll have no problem figuring it all out. Good luck.
Traveling Mama
November 4, 2010
That is the happiest of news!!! Yay!! I've always felt that way too… each time we've moved to a new country I am amazed by how simple it really is. You pack your bags, buy plane tickets and off you go!
heidi adnum
November 4, 2010
Congratulations!
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November 4, 2010
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Sally
November 4, 2010
I ADORE Paris!! So jealous!
Shopping and food… is ridiculous! And the city is the most beautiful place in the world… bar none!
Victoria
November 4, 2010
How exciting for you all. Nothing better than travelling the world and experiencing all kinds of things. I'm sure you will LOVE it.
Andyfaith
November 4, 2010
Congratulations! So good to see a family that dreams it and makes it happen! Wishing you a very good year!
Taylor Sterling
November 4, 2010
wow congrats! Sounds like it is just what the doctor ordered!!
joseph
November 4, 2010
that is so wonderful. congratulations to you + your family.
my two + a half year old was hospitalized for 8 days, when she was 3 weeks old. she's fine + has been, but it was so traumatic in so many ways. and i can still feel it 2 years later.
i am thrilled for you to have this amazing opportunity. a wonderful time for adventure + closeness + healing.
and i must say how much i love your blog. i recently edited my reader a bit, but there was no way i could miss your delightful posts.
thanks + best to you ~
amanda
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Colleen
November 4, 2010
That is TREMENDOUS news and I'm so excited for you and your family. What an adventure. Best of luck and can't wait to read all about it!!
Laken
November 4, 2010
That's the most exciting news!! Good luck with everything and I know you will have an amazing year!
littlewinterbride
November 4, 2010
congrats! living in europe is, well, quite, delightful. I've been living in milan for almost 4yrs..and don't miss the crazy pace of my old stomping ground nyc.
Kaira
November 4, 2010
Oh wow! That's amazing. Sounds like such a great adventure for your family! Best of luck!
Courtney
November 4, 2010
Congratulations! Such wonderful news. You will have to take a peak at the Babyccino Paris city guide for inspiration. And of course come to London too!
kasey
November 4, 2010
I am insanly jealous!!