Sunday mornings with Le Monde
Welcome to my Sub-stack: this is me creating a home for my art and a cocoon for my artistry. Thank you for being here.
My new Sunday morning ritual: practising my French pronunciation while reading Le Monde.
Here I am.
Writing the first few words for my new blog. I feel a slither of nervousness. Perfectionism looms. And a sense of “fuck it”? What a treat this is to have a space to write.
Thank you for being here and joining me for this journey that currently has no clear direction or “plan” so to speak.
Like all worthy creative pursuits, I’m finally creating my sub-stack because the writer in me has been hungry for a new project.
I have been a Coach on and offline for the last six years. Although I do mostly adore the world of entrepreneurship, marketing and selling, I have lost the artistry in my writing in the process of creating a business and becoming some form of an online presence and teacher.
I want the soul back in my writing and I’m desperate to feel my legs stretch again as I commit to the weaving of stories and words. I want this for me.
And in turn, I want to share so I can connect more deeply with my community, audience and subscribers, plus the idea of being a part of a community of writers on Substack…really, quite frankly, turns me on.
I write in English but I’m also living in Paris and learning French. So I’d like to fill this space up with exactly what that is like. This is my 5th time attempting to learn French and the only time I have been truly committed.
So I’m sure I’ll share some musings about the other 4 times I tried and what makes this time different.
How do you immerse yourself in a language like French when your whole world is currently focused on writing in English?
I wonder if one day I’ll be a writer in French. Lets keep dreaming.
What kind of personality will I have in French? Who will I becoming along the way?
Lets find out.
I like long-form writing and I’ve been craving a space where I can put my pen down and there is no character limit for my expression.
I’m also into stories, writing stories, reading stories and being in the mastery and craft of storytelling. So this is a place I’ll be practicing storytelling.
I’m a British woman who grew up being fed wholesome British cuisine by a wonderful mum named Ruthie.
Since I moved my life to Paris, inspired by the exquisite produce available in Paris and my mum’s influence, I’m becoming quite the esteemed cook.
And I’m also on texting terms with my Organic Butcher. Something I am very proud of.
This means, I’m getting pretty good at cooking and more importantly, I’m absolutely loving it. Like can’t stop talking about it kind of loving it.
So living in France, where no one really cares or knows about British food, this is some of the stories I’m interested in telling you.
And finally, I’m single, exploring what live would be like with more soft & rich love and very much enjoying the experience of dating in an entirely new culture where I’m often widely out of my comfort zone.
So the marriage of learning French, cooking and dating is the trilogy that we’ll be starting with in these waters. I have no idea how they come together yet but it feels important to start with what’s currently my priority in life.
Perhaps I’ll become a fluid French speaker, marry a Frenchman and fulfil my dream of having a cooking show as this all unfolds.
Wilder things have happened.
That’s it for post one.
Alley-z!
love this and am so excited Liv! What a treat to read something of this sort. gives me Sex & The City vibes and i'm so HERE for it!!! <3
Love this Olivia! ⭐️ Substack is such a rich home for self expression. I’ve loved your words for years and can’t wait to soak in your “Olivia in Paris” experience 🥰🎡