I moved to Paris to study literature!

[@elizatimersma209]

Lovely video! Thank you for taking us along on your journey ❤️

[@michaelm7823]

I feel like I'm in the middle of a novel that started off solidly and very enjoyable but has now taken a turn that has me putting the book down, pacing around the room and thinking, "Oh my goodness. I can't believe what just happened. It's a surprise but upon reflection, yes, of course, it was inevitable. This protagonist has always been wonderful and intelligent and interesting and compelling and even inspiring quite often, but now, oh my, this protagonist is even more than we were first led to believe...where is this going now?! I can't wait to read the following chapters!" Seeing the empty desk in Austria and the busy desk in Paris really hit home. That desk is where so much of it happens. And its happening in Paris now. If your internet friends like me are excited I can't imagine how excited you are. Do you ever think that Paris studying literature is like your conversation with the cab driver? It was all right there, and when you chose to stretch, wonderful things happened. It's a good lesson for us all. Thank you for taking us along on the many layers of this journey. I'm stuck on my novel analogy today but your vlog is turning out to be like a great novel. Great novels, some say, have one thing: everything. Congratulations. I can see you're going to live deeply and I'm soooooooo happy this was not the Sunday I had to deal with no video from you! LOL, all the best.

[@strange.lucidity]

I just sat here for a few minutes but you honestly make it harder & harder for me to answer your comments every week. I just don't know what to say. You're the best? Thanks for being here? All seems a bit dull compared to your narrative up there. Anyways, I think you know I appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@michaelm7823]

@@strange.lucidity you do all the dazzling and deep and HARD work when you make these videos. I merely watch and feel inspired. You're making the inspiration. I am so happy to be here and I definitely feel your appreciation and it makes me very happy and grateful and thank you!

[@androhealthnutrition]

What a wonderful way to document the beginning of your next chapter. Loved that immersive intro especially the scene up the escalator into the unknown. So excited for you and hope you find the solace and connection you are seeking. Go girl, you're doing amazing, rooting for you from UK

[@strange.lucidity]

Aw thanks so much for your support Michael. Would love to see you again. One day!

[@jingzheng1388]

@@strange.luciditylook forward to your Paris meet up after you settled a bit. I would like to travel to Paris for it (from Gent)❤

[@Marie-cu6ky]

Hi! I'm so excited for you and the fact you're reading Proust who is my favorite writer of all time... I've been watching your videos for a while now and I just wanted to thank you for all the inspiration. You make me sooooo nostalgic about studying literature ! I'm French actually and I work in a bookshop near the Buttes Chaumont in Paris. I would be thrilled to drink a coffee and talk about literature with you if you want 🎉

[@strange.lucidity]

naw, how sweet & amazing! send me an email with the name of the bookshop you work at & the times you work. I'll try to come by and say hello :-)

[@dkxlzk]

all the best on this new journey of yours. can't wait to be coming along 🥰

[@catherinepatterson4720]

What an amazing chapter in your life to be unfolded in Paris over these next twelve months. I’m sure you will have many wonderful adventures and experiences, and meet like minded people. I look forward to these Paris and university videos. Hope you’ve had a great start to your semester 📚🖊

[@strange.lucidity]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻 Side note: I'm only staying for one semester

[@catherinepatterson4720]

@@strange.lucidity Oh. Whoops. Silly me. For some reason I thought it was for one year. I mustn’t have listened carefully in your video. I suppose one Semester is half a year, which is still a good length of time to experience Paris and study at the Sorbonne University. I’m sure you’ll still have a wonderful experience. Looking forward to your next video for an update 📚📒🖊

[@kenclary2364]

First part of the video made me feel sad. 😢 Moving is bittersweet and exhausting.

[@jasmineisabird]

such a nice video ! I appreciate your work :) love from the south of France

[@strange.lucidity]

🙏🏻

[@hannomatt]

I found this very inspiring, thank you for sharing. Et bonne chance à Paris!

[@strange.lucidity]

🙏🏻☺

[@timelston4260]

That's a great idea to be intentional from the beginning, to maximize your experience. Excited for you!

[@strange.lucidity]

🙏🏻

[@786DaveD]

Amazing, amazing vlog. Please keep creating more such beautiful videos and tbh we won't mind longer content. Keep them coming. Cheers from India!

[@jimmieeee]

I’m so happy for you !! I’ve been following you for a year now but it’s the first time I post a comment haha. I’m also at La Sorbonne in literature , It would be amazing to do a meet up in Paris with all your French followers ! I hope you’ll enjoy your experience

[@strange.lucidity]

Haha how sweet that you took the time to comment :D I'm planning the Paris Meet Up right now so stay tuned 🤞🏻

[@shepadme]

Wow! I'm going through a similar situation, I had to move to another state in my country (Brazil) to study. It is so hard to say goodbye, so many insecurities. I hope u enjoy living and studying abroad

[@strange.lucidity]

Aw that's amazing to know that there's other people going through this at the same time. Thanks for letting me know & all the best on your way!

[@ikbenElize1]

Can't wait to see more of your aventures à Paris ❤

[@booksandpoets]

Ich werde schon beim Zuschauen ganz emotional 🥲 ❤ Klingt nach einer sehr guten Idee, dir im Voraus Gedanken darüber zu machen, was dir wichtig ist. Genieß die Zeit liebe Maria ☀️

[@greatbooksbigideas]

Love this. Excited for you!

[@christopherpaul7588]

Good luck in Paris! I just moved to Madrid from Berkeley, California. I'm very happy.

[@angelzapata9495]

Ooh nice, I got a glimpse of that beautiful "Fictions" 🥂

[@РоманПаляниця-к5э]

Now there is an air alarm again. Until the lights are turned off, I hasten to give this video a thumbs up. Thank you for this very nice, stylish and interesting video!

[@jackintheworld6639]

From Whitman's A Song for Occupations: "Happiness, not in another place / in this place / not at another hour / in this hour." Paris is magical (for me) not in a Disney sense, but in a haunted forest sense... so beautiful so often you can barely believe it, never quite knowing if the beauty is dangerous or life-changing, or both. It will be a grand adventure, Maria!

[@oblomovtheunknown]

I would be very careful with anything valuable. Always have what is valuable in front of you and avoid holding out cameras and phones in crowded areas. Never leave your phone on benches etc. As to places to chill go to the Isle and the Marais for cafes.

[@jasmineisabird]

i second that !

[@strange.lucidity]

I do & will. Thanks for your concern! ☺

[@oblomovtheunknown]

@@strange.lucidity I have first hand knowledge of these kinds of issues - but of course from my perspective whilst there is some darkness, Paris is really and fabulously a City of Light that outshines all of this. For someone like you who loves literature, music and the arts - it is paradise. I love Paris and made so many friends and had wonderful experiences there too. Look forward to enjoying them once again vicariously through your vlogs - and yes I like the other channel too.

[@ScottChamberlain-j9m]

It's loopy, i feel vulnerable on your behalf, but excited that you'll make it memorable and beneficial

[@paulorocha6449]

“The Greenwich meridian of literature”. And of wine (don’t forget that).

[@strange.lucidity]

Oui oui!

[@milenisee]

This is incredible! You seem to live and study just where i do. Maybe we'll meet at the BSN! Have a great time!!

[@knygodzungli]

So cozy video 💛

[@SAMY-DEBBI]

The cat 😺 loves you

[@Gillian.Ashcroft.66]

The definitive meaning of " living your best life" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@strange.lucidity]

🥲

[@artlesscalamity]

I’m happy for you to be having this adventure. There is something special about traveling and exploring alone. I miss it myself. I wish you all the best luck!

[@strange.lucidity]

Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@Iris93-La-fleur]

I'm studying English Literature in France as well ! ❤

[@crozbocrozbo]

If you eat croissants every day you will turn in to one. 🥳

[@shiarona_elarabi]

I also study linguistics in the third year 🌷

[@LifeLessonsFromBooks]

What an amazing opportunity to study in Paris - study literature - and in French! 🇫🇷 (I’m very jealous…😂)

[@dorothydeyev9240]

❤😊

[@manhadedomingo210]

Adorei a música, muito linda.

[@nandhiniarumugam6477]

Hello dear... I'm so excited for you...

[@Loulou-fs6qx]

OMG I see from the shots that you took of your neighborhood that you live near nation around street that are really close to where I live, except that I sublet my appartement because I'm doing a year of erasmus in Lisbonne haha

[@strange.lucidity]

Yeah I don't live around there but my university campus it there :D So cool that you're also on Erasmus!

[@laurat.4791]

oh, and did you know that France is the country with the most nobel prize winners in literature ?! youre definitely at the right place 😀

[@Loulou-fs6qx]

Sorry if this is a lot of unsolicited advice, I got really excited when I saw the streets that are just near the place a lived for several years, if you need anymore tips on the neighborhood I'd be happy to share them.

[@strange.lucidity]

I'd be very happy to them. Feel free to send me an email ☺

[@Loulou-fs6qx]

@@strange.lucidity Cool ! Could you tell me where to find it ? (I haven’t seen in your channel description )

[@strange.lucidity]

@@Loulou-fs6qx It's in the description box of every video 🙂

[@naturevideos-js7iy]

Can you say which camera and lens you use to make videos? Your videos look really amazing 😊 Also best of luck. Paris is a dream city.

[@TalibDized-b6s]

Nice trip

[@aliqatrehsamani9410]

What is your idea about Collean hoover’s books

[@bailagringacovers]

LOL

[@strange.lucidity]

Haven't read them & am not interested in doing so.

[@aliqatrehsamani9410]

@@strange.lucidity Please sometimes introduce books and talk about it , 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@aliqatrehsamani9410]

@@strange.lucidity plz sometimes talk about some books

[@HassanAddich]

Be careful with rats😂😂

[@rotwart]

Fais super gaffe! I got pickpocketed near Odéon - my passport was stolen which was a nightmare to get replaced. I find it funny how people always romanticize Paris. Reality is that it's full of homeless, rats, tourists, crazies, and criminals - also the dirtiest place I've lived in Europe.

[@voyageinthepast8752]

Hello, i think it will be strangulation and funny , in some months, for you to watch this vidéo again 😊

[@laurat.4791]

you like stripped shirts lol paris is wonderful

[@strange.lucidity]

Thank you ☺🙏🏻

[@arloarlond833]

You so beautiful

[@robertmueller2023]

She must have a $21M trust fund or something.

[@joelharris4399]

Oui, the first question to pop up upon arrival: Parlez-vous francais? I can only imagine the joy you must have felt eating croissant on a train ride and the accompanying read of Proust in marked solitude, the world outside passing by in a flash. It's very interesting also hearing you describe your first impressions of France in terms of dualistic oppositions existing side-by-side.

[@mikerumi]

Hi ive resubscribed as i really love reading books . Ive read some of you're favourite choices i started with frankenstien, and got started on a little life ..? Im not sure if i have pronounced that right but i really did connect to the author im currently reading quran apocalypse and a book by prem rawat hear yourself which i do recommend. It is lovely to see you're posts and to be a subscriber ❤ thank you 😊