“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” — Andy Warhol

 

 

“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”

"Life is a river kid, ya got to go where it takes you."

--Doug Rich (The Richies)

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From Paris to Pittsburgh




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Writing, Reading, Running, Living, Traveling, Discovering, Cooking, Eating, Singing, Being, Laughing, Loving, Exploring, Sunbathing, Skiing, Trying, Failing, Tweeting, Posting, Finding, Losing, Experiencing, Working, Sleeping, Blogging, Visiting, Changing, Helping, Teaching, Learning, Dreaming, Going, Hoping, Driving, Wishing, Sharing, BBMing, Playing, Wandering, Biking, Imagining, Shopping, Storytelling, Dog Walking, Waiting, Creating, Gift Wrapping, Gift Unwrapping, Chatting, Jogging, Picture Taking, Smiling

American Girl in the 50s taken by Pierre Boulat

Joie de Vivre is a blog dedicated to all of the pleasures of life, whether it be art, recipes, running, or just simple discoveries in a new place. 

Pierre Boulat Paris: 100 Photos Exhibit at the Petit Palais

After my fist blogging experience this past spring studying abroad in Paris (Same Girls, New Continent) I do not want to stop!  I have fallen in love with the writing/picture taking aspect of blogging and want to continue to share with the world my discoveries, no matter how big or small.  I am going into my fourth year at University of Virginia but before the start of school in late August, I will be spending my summer days interning in Pittsburgh.  It has been over 10 years since I have lived in the Steel City and I could not be more excited about returning.  Please stay tuned to Joie de Vivre for many pictures, stories, and discoveries on the simple joys of living.

"I've always admitted that I am ruled by my passions."

--Elizabeth Taylor

xx,
Mary