One day, she ran off of the movie set to go into town to get a few things, like croissants, cookies and of course, facial spray…
There are several things I love about France, one of which is their value in aesthetics, like flower arrangements, beautiful gardens, lovely furniture, dressing well, fine wine, and (hydrated skin?). I like pretty things and appreciate them, I like good food and appreciate it. It creates a sense of comfort and pleasure, which I think we all crave.
So, she came back from the store with our goodies and an aerosol spray can of water… for your face… it was Evian… It cost five Euro… At first I laughed. Of course, I think this is ridiculous, and a funny waste of water, but my French friends humphed and said, ‘no no… it is very nice for your face’. None of them were surprised by this bottle, like it is an everyday thing, and as I took it around the set to spray on peoples faces they all closed their eyes and enjoyed the comfort of a cool light mist of water on their faces… And then, so did I..
Samia Shalabi is a Seattle based artist & designer, yogi and traveler who has roots in the Middle-East, was raised in the middle-west and is drawn to India. She has a degree in geology, has traveled all over the world with a backpack, and believes in following her dreams. Samia does yoga most mornings, enjoys walks around Seattle, loves to laugh, and daydreams about where to travel next. She is working on a movie shoot in France.
