Epuisé
Tired.
I am so tired. Exhausted. Drained.
But somehow in the morning I find myself recharged and ready to start a new day. The thought of going to my own kitchen in my own café still floors me.
Another weekend has come and gone. This time no petage de plomb. It was a weekend full of coffee and couples. Students and sweets. Tea tasting and Twittering. There was even a moment where both Lydia and I were able to sit down and have lunch together (which is rare). Sunday was fairly quiet, we had a steady stream of customers. . Right at tea time the skies opened up and started to pour down. Within in a minute, ALL of our tables were full. It remained full until we closed. I was home by 8:00pm.
If this is my new work routine? I must say, I absolutely love it.
The photos are great, and the video fabulous -- feels as if I'm right there in Paris already. And I would be if I could change my flight -- can't wait 'til the end of May!
Posted by: materfamilias | April 14, 2008 at 01:00
It's been a fun few weeks following your cafe adventures. Congratulations! I love tea, drink it every day, and if I lived in Paris I'd most definitely drink a cup at L'OisiveThe.
Posted by: enaje | April 14, 2008 at 03:01
yeah, that's the kind of exhaustion that's totally worth all of the effort! :)
Posted by: gleek | April 14, 2008 at 16:40
i just love reading about you living your dream, aimee! it's so inspiring! and i can't be more thrilled for you! i just got an literary agent and am shopping my first novel at major publishig houses right now. do wish me luck! i'd love to live my dream as a published writer!
Posted by: cyn | April 15, 2008 at 03:09
I'm a long time reader of your blog but hadn't vistited in a while (techno gremlins, grr). Catching up on your wonderful news has brightened my day no end. Congrats Aimee, you are an inspiration!
Posted by: yellybean | April 15, 2008 at 15:30
That's some crowd you get in there. Is it that way every day? What's the best time to get in (après midi, of course) if one has all day to while away les heures?
Posted by: Bob | April 16, 2008 at 21:37
Aimee, I am so happy for you. :) It's inspiring to read about your new venture, as I'm starting a business on my own too. Our moms would be beaming with pride if they were here with us today. My mom had her own cafe while I was growing up, and it was a good learning experience to watch her manage her own business. Anyway, as exhausted as you might be, it must feel incredible. I love the photos you posted and wish I could jet over and visit... and sip on a cafe au lait in parriiiiiie.
Posted by: nancy in vegas | April 16, 2008 at 23:35
I haven't had access to many of my favourite online reads for a few months now and was very happy to discover your news!! It's wonderful for so many reasons. Good on you for being so brave!
Posted by: Tracey | April 17, 2008 at 15:01
Coming to Paris next week, hope to visit your cafe, if I can find it!
Posted by: pamela | April 21, 2008 at 19:57