Losing and gaining things in Spring: I went to Paris and then I lost my phone

Yes, you read the title right. Technically, I'm pretty sure my phone was stolen after I left it on the bus. According to Find My iPhone, when I began this blog post it was 10 miles away; a couple of days ago it is 2 miles away. Though I tried my best to get it back, I ultimately got a secondhand phone about a week later, and have since regained access to my contacts and WhatsApp. Unfortunately, my photos from 20 February to 23 May were lost. But I'm trying not to be too upset about that: photos are not a necessity; they are just nice to have. Nevertheless, that's no excuse for my delay in blogging. With only one month left of my grant, it's time to reflect on some of the things I have lost and gained lately, from objects, to experiences and wisdom. The last time I published, I was enjoying my first night of spring break with my mother at the Opera Ambassador Hotel in Paris. Part 1: Paris (please read as "Pa'REE") On la rue , just doing how I do. Gaining...