#21 take tap dance classes

it hasn't been easy. and my body resisted even before I strapped on my tap shoes. but then I would be embarrassed and realize that it's okay. I would forget and slip and almost fall and still laugh. I would remember voraciously watching musical movies from the early 50s when I was a film student. and for that one hour every Monday night, I would feel a few steps closer to Fred, Gene and Judy. a few steps closer to the free spirit that I aspire to be.

#12 take a long walk on the beach with my sons

taking my boys to the beach for a few days by myself before school starts next week.

like home cooking when you're hungry.

#19 surprise my husband

#4 vote

"I felt proud. I was proud that my right to vote for president was legitimate, something some might want to object but will never be able to take away from me. I was proud to be Korean, to be French, to just be. to voice my opinion. for me, for my family. and for those who couldn't voice their own."

more stories here and more about the French election here.

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