About

I’m a New Yorker who moved to Paris in 2008 for (what else?) love. I’ve given up my Manhattan apartment, left behind friends and family, and had to rethink my music and writing careers. I’ve written for Glamour, Cosmopolitan, People, Marie Claire, In Touch, InStyle, MSN—usually about love, dating, fashion or celebrities. And I’ve just released my third solo record (first full-length album.)

I’ve been navigating Paris with my college French while trying to find my way around this town, which is definitely not as user-friendly as New York—there’s no such thing as 24/7 bodegas or walk-in pedicures, to start. But there are plenty of fabulous things, too.

A year in Paris has definitely not been long enough to figure out much, but I’m trying. And much as I miss New York, Paris is starting to become home, especially now that I’m negotiating a married… with children existence (what?!) Yep, I’m also a mom-to-be, which is a whole ‘nother experience, especially in a foreign country.

It’s not exactly La Vie en Rose… but it is life, French-American-Korean style. Can you believe I’m an immigrant, twice-over??!!

Bienvenue to my blog. New York is in Paris!

P.S. For those who want to know more about my musical endeavors, click here.

15 Comments

  • have a great time in Paris. Wish I could be there. Take some time to try the segway’s. A few years ago I did that with a girl I was (am still) in love with. Sad thing is she ruined my life and that’s the best memory I have. Anyway – hope you have better experiences. O.A.

  • Thanks, Jack! I’m sorry to hear your Parisian love affair didn’t go so well. But I’m a true believer in true love… maybe things will work out with you and your girl.

    XO,
    M

  • what-up girl!
    wishing you much happiness & success for the future. make sure you get rockin’ in Paris! who knows, u can be the next Madeleine Peyroux…but w/ a kick ass sound!
    btw, u n’ yer man make it out to San Francisco, hit me up. ~ciao

  • :)

  • Wow …your a very passionate person..to strive for love in another country…to ,should I say,go out side the box…
    I hope it all works out for you…if not..come to Orlando
    and look me up…
    Cuz to me determination,drive,passion and love are all good qualities one should have,but most women now a dayz are surely lacking those traits…
    Rad-Z

  • Hi Maggie,

    Best wishes on your career and life in Paris.
    From one Kim to another, I would love your feedback on my designs-endeavoring to reach out and share the visual aspects of the Korean language.

    http://www.paperandtee.com

    Thanks!

    Best,

    jeri kim

  • wow, i just discovered you thru a dating article. and you are giving me inspiration and hope to get out there and make my social life full again. i’ll be visiting your blog again soon.

  • Camila, I hope you’re getting out there… let me know how it goes!

  • Girl, just LOVE your blog! Came across it at the beginning of ‘08 and thoroughly enjoy your witty comments, sharp observations, and on-point insight. You currently live in the city I would KILL to live in and are from the city that I SHOULD have been born in! Keep rockin’ what you do…hope you are enjoying your vacay and best of luck back in Paris!!

  • Thanks, Vanessa! You’re so sweet. Give a shout when you’re in either of our two cities :-)

    XO,
    M

  • I chanced on your website while looking for reviews of the hotel grand paradis in Val D’isere. Couldn’t find more than one review on it (which was strange).
    Having I hope recovered from your recent trauma in both senses of the word can you let me know a little bit more about it as will be going next week with partner an little one (10 months) and the missus is giving me strife about it?
    Cheers

    Nick

    PS best of luck in gay paree

  • oooooh……

    how’s paris?

  • I happened to click on your article on MSN about dating and then I checked out your site…then got to the blog. LOVE the blog! I think it’s a great read.

    • Thank you, Ange! I’m so glad you like it.

      XO,
      M

  • love your blog!


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