1. It's a little late to be mentioning this, but I wanted to thank everyone who nominated me for a Bloggie, that feels awesome and I won’t pretend otherwise. And congrats to my real-life friend, Clotilde, who is also in the running for Best European Weblog. Watch your back, Clo! (Voting ends today.)
Last November, the week before I left Paris, Clotilde invited me to her pad in Montmartre to test a recipe for the cookbook she’s working on. I can’t wait until I can turn the glossy pages of her book and see the fantastic meal that I ate. She’s been writing updates about the cookbook writing process, which you can read on her blog.
2. Also, waaay back in November (How rivetingly up-to-the-minute this blog is!), a very cool journalism student asked to interview me and I said Oui. I’m all about helping out the kids, you know?
If you read French you can see the article here. If you studied French in the American school system, you can look at the gibberish and feel depressed.
3. I should tell you that I’m in Florida through February 15th spending some time with my American family. (And getting my French passport! For real this time!) I know what you’re thinking: Get your ass back to Paris, bitch! You have a good point.
Ha ha, frog-eaters. It's so cute that your dad commented!
Posted by: srah | 31 January 2006 at 09:42 PM
Ha ha. I had no idea he did that until I read your comment. Daaad! Stop embarrassing me!
Posted by: Coquette | 31 January 2006 at 10:04 PM
Hey, I studied (am studying) French in the American school system and it makes perfect sense to me! That's a good picture of you, too. Enjoy Florida!
Posted by: janna | 31 January 2006 at 10:20 PM
nice use of the plus-que-parfait in the interview.
I think it's interesting how differently we're taught to use 'y' and how often it's actually used. Personally, I find it challenging since it's a catch-all, so I all the more admire how natural your french is. I guess mine is becoming natural too, since I'm learning while living here in the Franche-Comte. Naturally redneck, that is. Yeah, shui la.
Posted by: kelly | 31 January 2006 at 10:40 PM
Kelly, We did the interview in English! I'm going to go hide in a hole now. Believe me I sound very UNnatural when I speak French. Your ears would bleed.
The only thing I'm good at doing is throwing in "quoi" at the end of a phrase while I think of the next thing to say. SO good at that. I'm totally the type of person that would mimic "Shui la," you know, to sound authentic.
Janna, I'm glad someone is representing our country well.
Posted by: Coquette | 31 January 2006 at 11:02 PM
Coquette, you are hilarious! I totally love your writing style. Lucky you in Paris! J'adore Paris! I try to go once a year to keep up my French speaking skills. Anyway, love your blog, so keep it coming.
Posted by: Silvana | 01 February 2006 at 12:17 AM
Quoi?!? Get your ass back to Paris, bitch!
Posted by: pascal | 01 February 2006 at 12:56 AM
Super article, congratulations! (And I only had to look up every 10th word - my French must be improving.)
If you seriously want to write a book and want a little help, let me know. I think it's a great idea and urge you to go for it!
Posted by: The Bold Soul | 01 February 2006 at 03:02 AM
Does your Dad read La Coquette too? LOVE that he commented.
Posted by: Sammy | 01 February 2006 at 08:10 AM
Coquette, can I have your Dad? Please, please, pretty please?
Posted by: Poulette | 01 February 2006 at 10:06 AM
"L'air est glacial. Le ciel est d'un blanc spermique du meilleur effet. Elle admire. Et s'en dégoûte."
LA suite sur http://hirsute.hautetfort.com
Posted by: Andy Verol | 01 February 2006 at 10:49 AM
I'm don't want to add any new reading to my list but I love your blog already! What you said in the article about you is right- living in Paris would be a dream come true.
And your dad commenting on the article is SO cute! Adorable.
Posted by: Sirena | 01 February 2006 at 04:08 PM
I keep meaning to leave a comment for you and tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I just voted for you on the Webby thingamajig. :)
~Cheeky
Posted by: Cheeky Kitten | 01 February 2006 at 04:23 PM
Hmm, I only speak some Spanish but totally got the first few lines! YES!
Posted by: Scarlet | 01 February 2006 at 05:49 PM
Coquette, if you get lonely for some real French culture while in Florida, may I suggest a visit to the French Pavilion at Disney's Epcot Center. It's almost like you're in Paris, except everyone is dressed unfashionable.
Posted by: Neil | 01 February 2006 at 08:53 PM
Bonsoir Coquette! Where's your dad's commentthat everyone's been raving about? Dying to see what a cool dad would have to say about his daughter's funny blog. *Sigh* Wish I had a fun dad....
Posted by: Heba | 01 February 2006 at 09:59 PM
Love that your dad commented - he rocks!
Lovely article, and great photo of you.
Posted by: Julia | 03 February 2006 at 12:00 AM
I love that the glass is empty, too ;-)
Posted by: Julia | 03 February 2006 at 12:01 AM
the article was cute
Posted by: Amaranta | 05 February 2006 at 12:16 AM
Nice to know that I'm not the only one who has problems wtih the French Consul in Miami...
Posted by: John | 10 February 2006 at 04:42 AM
I agree entirely that the American school system does not prepare you to read anything in French. This is why I am happy to say it has only taken me 4 1/2 months of being here to understand the article. It's a great blog and don't let those Gators get you while you are down there. Freakish Florida boys that they are (my brother goes there). Best of luck in the competition.
Posted by: Heather | 15 February 2006 at 08:54 PM