My friends and I have a long-running joke over how funny I am, ever since the day that I claimed I was the wittiest "because my birthday keychain says so." My birthday keychain also proclaimed that those born on June 9 were fearful of commitment....
Street art is one of those things that can make or break a city for me. A city that encourages good graffiti--or at the very least, recognizes the difference between ugly tagging and talented artwork--is instantly a place that I want to explore....
There's still a little bit of me that still feels like Australia is the one that got away. There's a lingering heartache, a touch of guilt: I chose to leave Australia when I was still madly in love with the cities, the beaches, the people. When...
I've never regretted a workout, but I've regretted missing plenty. I read that quote in a magazine ages ago, and I can't remember who said it, but I do remember thinking it was a brilliant motivational reminder. It's definitely how I feel about yoga:...
It's no secret that I love a bit of sunshine. So when I booked my ticket down to visit my friend Jess in South America, my only request was at least one proper beach day. A day where there was nothing to do but have plenty of girl talk, read...
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Christine Amorose Merrill
C'est Christine is my little slice of the internet to talk travel, lifestyle and twenty- and thirty-something struggles. After stints living in France, Australia and NYC and lots of (often solo!) travel around the world, I currently live in San Diego with my husband, daughter and two pugs.