How to live like a Parisian

To tell you the truth... I didn't expect to like Paris as much as I did.  I was excited to see the city but I had no idea what the city has to offer.  Here is my list of Paris "Must Do's":

1. Take advantage of the Metro system - it's WAY cheap and WAY fun/dirty/hilarious, especially when intoxicated. I think I danced through a good ten train stops one night.

2. Go to the Louvre!  Even if you just to run in and see the Mona Lisa. You kind of have to push your way to the front but I didn't want anyone in my picture.

3. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, not just halfway, but the whole way!  Also, be young and fun by doing a photo shoot at the bottom of the tower.  I have so many dumb pictures of me jumping/cartwheels in front of Eiffel.  Great memories.

4. Moulin Rouge- Red Light District!  SO pretty at night.  It's really scandalous but I felt completely safe.  (See picture of me above).

5. Champs-Élysées - Great to see all of the designer shops but take advantage of the small boutiques has to offer.  Buy an outfit you can't find in the states!  Who cares about a Louis bag?

6. The Arc de Triomphe is beautiful. 

7. Notre Dame- Beautiful and historic!

8. Disneyland Paris- It's about 45 minutes outside of the city by train but so much fun!  I maybe a Disney kid at heart but I think everyone is.  I had a great time and we only went for a few hours.

9. Cimetière du Père-Lachaise - It's where Jim Morrison, Chopin, Oscar Wilde and a ton of others are buried! It's free, and it's the most beautiful and scary graveyard you'll ever see! the tombstones are bigger than cars and some date back to the 1700's!

10.Tour Maine-Montparnasse- tall skyscraper that overlooks Paris.  Great view, cheap, and you can take fun pictures on the rooftop looking at the Eiffel Tower.

11. Fall in love.  Find a Parisian boy or girl and go on a date!  You may think it's edgy/crazy but it was the best time ever!

I was only in Paris for five days so of course I didn't get to do everything!  Plus, I want to have a reason to go back :)  Here are a few things for my next trip:

1. The tunnel where Princess Diana was killed - it's called Pont d'alma.  I think I drove through the tunnel at night but it was after a late night excursion and I couldn't tell you if I did.

2. Okay I didn't go to the top of the Eiffel Tower- The line was too long but I will next time.