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February 2020 Wrap Up

February 28, 2020 · In: Lifestyle

Happy Friday, Ambitious Fam! February has been such a fun month. I have gotten to spend a lot of quality time with friends, go on dates (more on that below), and celebrate my 27th birthday! While I am a little sad to see the month go, I am excited about the arrival of spring. I’m most looking forward to the return of bright landscapes and more hours of sunlight. 

Here are my other reflections for the month of February:

One

How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? I truly believe that Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love in all of its forms–whether that be self-love, friendship, familial, or the love between you and a partner. This year, I attended an epic Galentine’s Day party, played some Valentine-themed minute-to-win-it games with Andy and Alan (watch the video here!), and showed love to a few of my girls with the help of some Galentine’s Day cards. On Valentine’s Day, I was adamant about spending the night by myself with Chinese take out, wine, and a Netflix double-feature of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (read my thoughts about the movie here). Honestly, it was the perfect Friday night in. 

Two

Speaking of love, February I introduced my new Dating App Chronicles series on IGTV. One of my challenges for the month was to give dating apps a shot, actually go on dates, and share some of my stories along the way. The whole experience was actually pretty eye-opening. It tested my ability to put myself out there and be vulnerable. I learned more about the things that I am looking for in a partner, how I communicate (and how I can improve), as well as the importance of being true to who I am. It also reminded me of some of the less favorable behaviors that I exhibit during dating, such as self-doubt and constant overthinking. All in all, I think that it has been an educational experience and I have enjoyed talking about the reality of dating in 2020 with you all. Check out my latest Dating App Chronicle episode to see whether I plan to continue dating! 

Three

I completed my challenge to wear headwraps in public once a week. On the first day, I was hyper-aware of the looks and comments made. However, most of the time I forgot that I was even wearing it. My purpose for this challenge was to normalize the wearing of a headwrap because it can be a great protective style option. While I appreciated the ease of having my hair wrapped, it just still didn’t feel like me. I’m not saying that I will never wear a headwrap out again, but for the most part, I think that I will stick with wearing my hair in twists. 

This month I completed 4 out of 6 of the items on my February Bucket List. I may roll-over automating my decisions to next month’s bucket list because though I loved the concept, but I never sat down to evaluate what items in my life I could do it with. In addition, I did not make it to a local speakeasy this month. 

Stay tuned for my March Bucket List!

By: AmbitiouslyCierra · In: Lifestyle · Tagged: 2020, February, Lifestyle, Wrap Up

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🛍️ SHOPPING AROUND MARAIS—We thrifted and shopped around for souvenirs. My favorite stop was Officine Universelle Buly 1803; a shop with apothecary vibes that had gorgeous combs and perfumes that I couldn’t leave behind. 

📸 VISIT THE COLONNES DE BUREN—a popular photo spot, the art installation was created in 1985 to enhance the courtyard of the Palais Royal. 

☕️ COFFEE BREAK AT CAFÉ KITSUNÉ—while I wasn’t a fan of their matcha, this cafe is nestled in beautiful outdoor space and is great for an afternoon pick me up.

🖼️ VISIT THE LOUVE—more on this in my next post! 

😍 CATCH A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EIFFEL TOWER—snapped this picture on our way to dinner. 

🍽️ DINNER AT LINETTE—delicious bistro with classic French cuisine. I had the duck confit which was perfection. Bonus: Linette puts you in the perfect location to see…

✨ THE EIFFLE TOWER AT NIGHT—y’all, the tower SPARKLES for 5 minutes at the top of every hour at night (until around midnight) and it is MAGICAL. It’s hard to describe the feeling but I tried to share it with my loved ones at home via FaceTime 🥹

Stay tuned for more on the Louve! 

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With your friend in a foreign country, laughing ov With your friend in a foreign country, laughing over bread and cheese, as it starts to rain on the Grand Canal at the Versailles estate: la vie en rose 😌

Planning a visit to Versailles? Check out my feed posts for some tips ✨

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🌳 THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES ⛲️ The Versail 🌳 THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES ⛲️

The Versailles estate is MASSIVE and though we were there for hours, there was still so much more to explore that we didn’t make it to. Versailles was the only “big” thing that we had on the agenda for the day so we didn’t feel the pressure to rush off to another reservation. The garden is a beautiful experience that I recommend grabbing a map and visiting while you are there! 

Tips for when you visit the gardens: 

👟 WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES—there is so much walking involved with a trip to Versailles, and once you hit the gardens you’re walking on gravelly paths. Resist the urge to wear impractical shoes and go with sneakers instead. 

🧺 BRING SNACKS—While there is an area where you can purchase food, you are allowed to bring food in to eat at some of the garden’s designated picnic areas. We chose to picnic by the Grand Canal which gave us a great view of people on row boats (which you can rent if that’s your thing!) 

🎟️ CARTS AND “TRAINS”— In my last feed post, I mentioned that you should buy the passport to ensure that you have access to the whole estate. Before our visit, I didn’t realize that there was an option for a “Passport + Return by little train (34,50 €).” This gives you access to ride the “little train” (more like connected carts) back up to the estate after your wandering. When I say that it was a sight for sore eyes after all the walking we did 🙌🏾😭…I was willing to pay what ever it took to take us back (luckily, the train was only about 9€ a la carte). The train makes 3 stops at various locations on the grounds (including the estate of Trianon which we deemed was too far to get to by foot but heard it was worth while). Another good option if you are visiting with a group is to just rent a “small electric vehicle” (basically a golf cart—seats 6) so that you can explore the different areas of the estate with less fatigue. 

There are things hidden around every nook and cranny of Versailles. One last bonus tip is that if you’re visiting for the first time, spend some time on the website so that you have an idea of the absolutely want to see (there is just so much!).

I would love to visit again!
✨ INSIDE VERSAILLES ✨ Versailles was the acti ✨ INSIDE VERSAILLES ✨

Versailles was the activity day that I was looking forward to the most and it did not disappoint. I don’t think that I’ve seen anything more magnificent in my life. Every ornate detail left me in awe—it’s definitely worth seeing in person if you are planning a trip to Paris!

Here are a few tips for your trip inside the palace: 

✨ VISIT ON A WEEKDAY—it gets pretty crowded inside the palace. We went on a Thursday and there were plenty of time where I felt like I was just moving with the flow of the crowd. However, if you’re patient, you can find breaks in between the waves. I’ve been told that it’s much worse on the weekends/summer months so keep that in mind. 

✨ TO AUDIO GUIDE OR NOT TO AUDIO GUIDE—While you can visually consume the splendor of the palace, I kind of regret skipping out on the audio guide. There were some signs available, mostly in French and often hard to get to because of the crowds. If I were to visit again, I would pay 5€ for an audio guide which can be reserved after you purchase your ticket. I’m that person that likes to take my time in museums/historic places to learn. If that’s not your vibe, then skipping it might not be an issue. 

✨ PURCHASE THE PASSPORT TICKET—As much as I loved seeing all there was to see in the palace, pay the extra money for the passport ticket. For just 9€ more, you get access to the entire estate of Versailles (this includes the gardens which I will discuss in my next post)! 

There is sooo much to take and I would love to go back. Have you been to Versailles? Share your tips in the comments! 

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