Bon Chance a Moi!
As many of you may remember, Shannon Dimermanas was a long time addition to our Tasting Room staff. She always laughing and rare was the day that she didn't have a smile. She recently left us to relocate to Paris, France, and we are excited to share her story with you. Cheers!
"My husband, Haim and I just recently relocated to Paris, France. He is originally from there but has not been living there for 10 years. He was given a great job opportunity to work with his father. We have been living in Portland for 3 and 1/2 years and loved it. I am excited for the change, but will greatly miss Portland.
There are actually a few similarities and some differences between the 2 places. Both have great food, including breads, pastries, cheese and chocolate. Lucky the wine is fantastic in each region. Both have a lot of charm and spirit. But I have to say adjusting to the things that are different may take some time.
So here are a few of the differences. The Parisians are not as into Organic as it was back in Portland. In Portland everyone is so friendly, smiling, saying hello, it almost feels like a dream. But in Paris, there is rarely any of that, you are lucky you even get a person to look in your direction, which may benefit me a little for my next example. As a pregnant woman, I notice the pregnant women here and I am surprised. They have an amazing ability to look poised and elegant while pushing their baby carriage in tight jeans and high heels. They usually have a cigarette in one hand and a pastry in the other. It also looks as if they have only a pillow stuffed up their shirt, since they are usually slender and fully beautiful. They look chic and completely together.
Meanwhile, I look a little different in my gortex sneakers, non-matching hat and coat, with both hands intently on my carriage. I am lucky if I was able to get some lipstick on before leaving the house and my nose isn't running from walking so fast. I do hope to become more Parisian in my ways, perhaps I can find a pair of high heel Danskos. Hey, at least I will be comfortable and no one is really looking at me anyway.
Overall, the move has been very good. Our family is adjusting very well. The dogs have a great big park nearby and the baby is learning his French. I miss Sokol Blosser and all my friends and family, but I know I will be just fine here. I am in Paris after all, 'Bon Chance a Moi'!"
-Shannon