Oh, Paris. France hates me. I thought their unfriendliness was a stereotype but most of the people I’ve met were either pissed or depressed-looking. It might be due to tourist season. I'd be pissed too if people stopped me every 5 minutes asking where the Golden Gate was... in Millbrae. There were a few nice people of course but for the most part I'm not too fond of France. For some reason I don't get good vibes from it. Quick recap (everything is based on what I've experienced so far so if you get to the middle and start thinking "You nincompoop, that's not how it goes", shut up). Cons - People are generally unfriendly (again, probably tourist season). - The police force is so incompetent it hurts. - Nobody speaks English despite bragging they do. - Those who can speak English don't out of spite. - Pickpockets practically live in the Eiffel Tower. - A lot of their products are expired and they conveniently forget to tell you. - Information booth people tend to give wrong directions. - Buildings with POLICE signs aren’t necessarily police stations. - Everyone in the subway looks depressed as hell. - Half of Paris smells like fart. The other half smells like pee. - Tourist attraction people are mean. Seriously. - Drivers are more likely to run you over. - I have yet to understand their metro system and nobody can help me. - There’s no trust. Your eye starts twitching in suspicion when somebody smiling passes you by. - Even if you attempt French they still look pissed. Pros - Nobody gives a damn what you wear and I’ve been going around Paris in boxers. - Their diet sodas taste like regular sodas in the US (heavenly Sucralose). - The city is gorgeous. - The Louvre is NOT overrated but it’s a long-ass walk. Neutral (but interesting nonetheless) - French people are short. Eh, I don’t really like Paris. I admit it’s beautiful and everywhere you look there’s bound to be something aesthetically pleasing, I just don't get good vibes from it. But at least I can wear boxers to the city. Now for like. Three pictures. I hate cameras, I’m more of a camcorder geek. If for some reason you want to see the video footage of Europe drop me a line and it’ll be an excuse for us to hang out. 1.) Me in front of the Eiffel Tower before I was French-ified. 
2.) Me in front of the Eiffel Tower French-ified. 
3.) My cousin and I in front of the Louvre. Yes, that's the Periodic Table. 
Miss everyone lots! <3 Hope everyone's summer is cool while I burn here in this godforsaken hotel. | 
