Introduction: The Parisian Dream

A lot of people dream about going to Paris, France. Well, it’s very easy to understand why.

Paris is known for the finest things in life like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the French cafes, the Notre Dame, high-end fashion, pastries and romance.

Have you ever heard anyone saying that Paris is the most romantic city in world?

Well, that must be true because of its reputation as the “City of Love” and its popularity as a honeymoon destination.

As for me, Paris was my ultimate dream destination. It’s something I’ve always dreamed about.

That’s one of the reasons why I studied Hotel and Restaurant Management. It was a stepping stone for my application for a culinary course scholarship in Paris.

After all, I’ve always wanted to become a pastry chef and to manage my own French patisserie and cafe with a high tea menu.

I was so passionate to learn and to set my career foundation in Paris that’s why I focused on this goal.

And then it happened. I finally received an invitation letter from Le Cordon Bleu Paris. What more can I possibly ask for when the gastronomic capital of Paris was all set to become my campus?

Life in Paris

My life in Paris was dream come true. I had the opportunity to study culinary arts and techniques and went on pursue my passion to become a pastry chef.

I met a lot of friends along the way. And had the chance to see beautiful landmarks like the spectacular Seine River which is close to my campus and the breathtaking Eiffel Tower.

I also visited the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sacre Coeur and Champs-Elysees.

My best memories of Paris include quiet walks at the nice parks, riding the bicycle to feel the wind on my face and having some tea or coffee with fresh croissants and macaroons.

Yes, I can say that I had some of the best times of my life there and it was an absolute bliss.

Dating in Paris

When I finished my BA course at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and had obtained a certificate in Pastry Making, I took another Professional Immersion program in baking.

This program is only for 18 months and focuses on the apprenticeship of baking techniques with practical experiences in the professional field.

With so much time on my hands and a light and undemanding schedule, I decided to take my chances with dating.

I explored various dating resources available in Paris such as dating apps, matchmaking sites, Paris lines and chat rooms for singles.

Dating in Paris was something that I’ve always dreamed of but it was also something that I missed due to my busy schedule.

And then I met Dylan on social media with the help of a fellow apprentice. To cut the long story short, I finally had a shot to experience romance in the city of love.

Dylan was the perfect gentleman. He supported my passion for food and baking. We tried out the best madeleines, St. Honore and mille-feuille around the city.

There are days when we would drive in the outskirts of Paris and then try out pastries from various patisseries like Utopie, La Maison du Mochi, Boulangerie Bo and Pierre Herme.

Our dates weren’t always extravagant but being in Paris makes them all so grand and romantic in my opinion.

I also shared with him my goal to open a French patisserie and cafe in a posh spot in Miami. And he even promised to visit once I get back home to my family.

But all good things must come to an end and sometimes, promises are easily broken. After only 6 months of dating each other exclusively, we just drifted apart.

Perhaps the language barrier was one of the main factors and another was our mutual differences. Dylan and I both had strong personalities and none would dare to submit to the other. So just as soon as our love story started to unfold, it ended.

Paris Phone Lines and Phone Dating

Having your heart broken in a foreign land and away from family and friends was as hard as it gets. I needed someone to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.

In my mind, I just needed a diversion – something that would take my mind away from Dylan.

But I was in a different time zone and talking to people from back home when I needed it the most wasn’t always possible. But I had to help myself move on.

That’s how I came across the Paris chat lines, chatlinedating.com/adult, which are actually phone dating lines for singles that want to chat with fellow singles or callers nearby.

They work almost similarly with dating apps except that callers can stay anonymous because there’s no need to create a profile and upload photos.

And users can simply call, find a chat partner and go straight to chatting on the phone.

I didn’t think twice about using the Paris lines because they were private and secure phone lines that keep every chat session between callers confidential.

And although they were notorious for phone sex and extreme adult topics, I read that a lot of people actually call for friendly chats and non-sexual conversations.

There are also some who eventually find real-life friends and romantic partners by calling the Paris lines and their more daring counterpart which are the phone sex numbers in Paris. All these sounded good to me.

Finding a Chat Partner on the Paris’ Lines

The basic and straightforward approach to connecting with other users is what appealed to me the most about the Paris lines.

They were my best options to instantly find someone I can talk to so I can stop wallowing in self-pity over how my love story with Dylan has ended.

For some reason, calling the chat lines whenever I felt down worked for me. And I would sometimes find myself looking forward to calling again ever since I met a pleasant chat partner who uses the name Arthur.

Because of Arthur, I managed to smile and return back to my usual self again. We talked about our past relationships as if we’re long-time friends and our personal views about love and life in general.

There were subtle hints of flirting and quite a lot of sexy moves. But we tried our best to maintain whatever we had. And I never revealed to him my real name, what I was doing in Paris and where I was staying.

We were so aligned with our intentions – we just both needed someone to talk to so we can get our minds off things.

And around 4 months post-break up with Dylan, I knew I’ve moved on with Arthur’s help and his presence over the Paris lines.

I can still remember my heart skipping a beat whenever I get a notification that he’s on active status. But I wanted to keep things that way. I knew back then that within a few months’ time, I’ll be going back home to Miami.

And I didn’t have any intention to leave a piece of my heart in Paris.

French Patisserie and Mr. Public Adjuster

After I finished my Professional Immersion as a pastry chef in Paris, I went back home to my family. I had the warmest welcome from my parents, siblings, relatives and friends.

Soon enough, I shared my plans to open up a French Patisserie and Cafe someday.

And even though my parents and brother were willing to loan me a good sum of money, I knew I had to raise my own funds as well. I had to start from somewhere and experience is always the key.

Life as a Pastry Chef

I applied as a pastry chef in one of Miami’s posh hotels. And, I also accepted personal orders for a variety of pastries like Danishes, croissants, macaroons and éclairs.

It was all working out for me and I had my family’s full support.

On my 28^th birthday, my dad surprised me with the perfect location for my “soon to rise” patisserie business. Everything was starting to fall into place until a bad storm hit the area which caused major water and flood damages to the property.

Sadly, some of my baking equipments were already there and had been badly damaged as well. I was so devastated that I immediately tried to work on a solution.

And there were also major losses on my family’s part even though my business wasn’t completely operational yet.

Claiming for Insurance Coverage

Our initial efforts to file for an insurance claim were denied so we took the next step which was to consult other professionals in the field. That’s when we learned about public adjuster Miami practitioners that handle cases similar to ours.

So I immediately contacted their office and was directed right away to the specialist who can help us. I cooperated, provided all the documents and supplied him with enough information.

Mr. Public Adjuster was nice, patient and very professional. He was also an attractive guy – well, attractive enough for me to make an effort to look good regardless of how stressful our situation was.

He was also very diligent and reassuring towards us. I was pleased that he took the time to review our insurance policy and make proper documentation to present valid evidences.

Mr. Public Adjuster was well-mannered and his mere presence conveyed that he meant serious business. His regular calls actually reminded me of the time when I was looking forward to chatting with Arthur back in France.

It never came as a surprise to me at all when he managed to turn things around. He presented us with maximum settlement from our insurance provider.

I couldn’t be any happier at that moment because I can finally pick up from where I left off and pursue my humble patisserie.

Mr. Public Adjuster turned out to be more than just an ally. He was like a knight in shining armour that gave me back my dream and won the hearts of my parents.

Lessons Life Has Taught Me

I know it’s cliché but I completely understand now what it means to follow your dream and pursue your passion.

From Paris to Miami, I was able to work on building a foundation for my ultimate goal without missing out on life.

On Personal Growth

I was able to study, learn and gain new experiences in Paris. And I met wonderful friends who showed me the beauty of the city.

More importantly, I was able to explore life on my own and witness breathtaking places in a foreign land.

On Love, Dating, and Romance

There were a lot of things I learned along the way and one of them is the possibility of finding love and romance anywhere.

Paris is just so romantic that anyone who’s alone in this city would explore all means to find somebody to share it with.

And although things didn’t work out for me and Dylan, I’m still proud of myself because I survived the heartbreak and made it back home with my heart very much intact.

I’m also grateful for having the opportunity to explore various dating apps and try matchmaking websites in Paris.

And I had a marvelous time calling the Paris lines and chatting with different French guys – until I found my friend, Arthur.

On Keeping the Faith

And as I started my life again in Miami, there were hurdles along the way. But there’s also that “ever-present silver lining”. 

I had my family, friends who recommend and promote my pastries, co-workers that support me and Mr. Public Adjuster.

At present, my patisserie serves as the humble home of my growing number of orders for pastries and online cake business.

Soon, it’s going to be a lovely cafe that would spread loads of positive vibes to every customer that visits it. And it’s going to be just as romantic and charming as Paris.