While on the train trying to find the black part of Paris, which technically doesn’t exist because everyone is French, Tia and I met Carmen and Sofia.
We asked how do we get to Saint-Denis and they showed us on the train map and as we conversed more they said “we will just take you there.”
Once we got off the train to transfer, we began to talk for about half an hour as we waited for the delayed train. What kind of music do you guys listen to we asked, they replied with Kanye, T.I, Beyonce’, Jasmine Sullivan and much more. We knew music was a universal language, but to talk to young adults who listen to what we love and much more was a bit surprising.
After talking about the University’s in Paris and the differences between American Universities we found our way to Saint-Denis. The little sunlight that we had early had disappeared, neon lights, hair salons, and barbershops is what we sought after.
Tia and I didn’t find what we were actually looking for so we decided to catch food. Quick, similar to Mc Donald’s or Burger King, but a European version was a suitable choice. Sofia and Carmen were amazing to us, I couldn’t have asked for the universe to grant me any other two to share those few hours in Paris with. I will never forget their kindness when so many others had not acted in love and understanding. We laughed, sang, and learned about how we are so different but yet the same…I love Paris because of you two.
We asked how do we get to Saint-Denis and they showed us on the train map and as we conversed more they said “we will just take you there.”
Once we got off the train to transfer, we began to talk for about half an hour as we waited for the delayed train. What kind of music do you guys listen to we asked, they replied with Kanye, T.I, Beyonce’, Jasmine Sullivan and much more. We knew music was a universal language, but to talk to young adults who listen to what we love and much more was a bit surprising.
After talking about the University’s in Paris and the differences between American Universities we found our way to Saint-Denis. The little sunlight that we had early had disappeared, neon lights, hair salons, and barbershops is what we sought after.
Tia and I didn’t find what we were actually looking for so we decided to catch food. Quick, similar to Mc Donald’s or Burger King, but a European version was a suitable choice. Sofia and Carmen were amazing to us, I couldn’t have asked for the universe to grant me any other two to share those few hours in Paris with. I will never forget their kindness when so many others had not acted in love and understanding. We laughed, sang, and learned about how we are so different but yet the same…I love Paris because of you two.
With much regard
Brandon Graham
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