Bienvenue à Paris!

Well, I figured it was time to start writing again, especially as I am embarking on a whole new adventure.
Two days ago I arrived in Paris. My friend, and now roommate, Malia, came to pick me up in the airport and took me to my new home in the 15th district of Paris. It is a really nice apartment that is big for Paris standards, and modern and fresh. It's in need of a few details but a trip to IKEA should sort that out. Other than that, it is really close to the Metro, there's a bus stop that runs to Montmartre right outside our door, and there are grocery stores all around. The neighbourhood seem really safe which is really all that matters in the end.
Yesterday, I got to meet my landlords, who are really sweet. The woman is in her 50's and she hardly speaks any English, whereas the man (who is in his 60's) is half Danish or something like it and speaks good English. They laid down the rules but it all seems pretty relaxed so there really shouldn't be any problems.
After meeting my landlords I went to the Tuileries to meet up with an old colleague of mine who has lived in Paris for about a year. We had a nice chat on the steps of the Garnier Opera, talking about being Swedish living in Paris and dos and don'ts, etc. It's a shame she moved back to Sweden last night but hopefully we'll meet up when she comes to visit.
Considering it was friday night last night, Malia and I decided to hit the town to celebrate my arrival and Malia's work interview. We went to the Latin quarter and ended up at two bars, one Irish (I think) and one Scottish. Way to absorb the French culture, huh. Anywho, we had an awesome time and we met a bunch of new friends who we will for sure keep in touch with. Funny thing was, one of the guys spoke really good English so I assumed he was American and that was the answer I expected when I asked where he was from. Instead I got "no, I'm Swedish"!!! Imagine my surprise when that is usually my answer.
After a funfilled night, Malia and I were home at around 8 in the morning so today has been a slow day. I've finally unpacked and now I'm planning my trip to IKEA so I can start nesting.
Till next time!