Badminton

안녕하세요, Bonjour ! 🤗 On se rejoint le samedi 17 Janvier pour la deuxième édition de notre soirée board games ! Pour cela on vous propose de venir avec votre jeu préféré à faire découvrir à votre table 이번에는 보드게임 모임이에요! 🎲 좋아하는 게임이 있으면 가져와서 함께 즐겨요! Join us on Instagram for all the group updates! https://www.instagram.com/amitie_france_coree/profilecard/?igsh=bThhbXVvcWNwNnVz **Présentation du Groupe d’Amitié France-Corée / 프랑스-코리아 우정 그룹 소개** Le Groupe d’Amitié France-Corée est une communauté conviviale qui rassemble Français et Coréens autour de leur passion commune pour la langue et la culture. Nos **meetups d’échanges linguistiques** se déroulent généralement dans un bar à Paris. Pendant ces rencontres, les participants ont l’opportunité de pratiquer le français et le coréen dans une ambiance détendue, tout en se faisant de nouveaux amis. L’objectif est simple : progresser dans la langue grâce à la pratique réelle et créer des liens interculturels chaleureux. 프랑스-코리아 우정 그룹은 프랑스인과 한국인이 함께 언어와 문화를 나누며 친목을 다지는 커뮤니티입니다. 저희의 **언어 교환 모임(Meetup)** 은 주로 파리의 바에서 열리며, 참가자들은 프랑스어와 한국어를 자연스럽게 연습하고 새로운 친구들을 사귈 수 있습니다. 목적은 단순합니다: 실제 대화를 통해 언어 실력을 향상시키고 따뜻한 교류의 장을 만드는 것입니다. 🚨 Règles importantes / 공지사항 : * 💳 **Le paiement du ticket devra se faire au moment de l’inscription :** merci de régler ton ticket (6€) via l’une des options suivantes/ 행사에 참여하시려면 도착 전에 아래 옵션 중 하나로 티켓을 결제해 주시기 바랍니다: PayPal : merci de choisir le paiement « entre proches/ family and friends » à ClotildeAP Wero : au 0773828352 * En participant, vous acceptez d’être pris en photo/vidéo pour nos communications futures 📸 참가 시 행사 사진/영상이 홍보용으로 사용될 수 있음에 동의하는 것으로 간주됩니다 * Un niveau **débutant minimum** en français et en coréen est recommandé pour profiter pleinement des événements. 원활한 참여를 위해 최소 **초급 수준**의 프랑스어와 한국어 실력이 필요합니다. * Toute demande de membership hors apprentissage du français ou du coréen ne sera pas acceptée. 프랑스어나 한국어 학습 목적이 아닌 멤버십 요청은 수락되지 않습니다. * La **bienveillance** et le **respect** sont essentiels : tout comportement ou propos haineux entraînera l’expulsion immédiate du membre. **배려와 존중**은 필수이며, 혐오적이거나 무례한 언행은 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다.

Hello! 😊 Ready to share your travel stories and meet expats, internationals, and Parisians? Join our Saturday night event to connect and chat in any language! It’s the travelers’ aperitif and a legendary Parisian meetup! **💬 Concept** Spend an evening in a bar, get to know travelers, expats, and curious Parisians, and share your adventures or international experiences. 🌍 Whether you’re alone or with friends, it’s the perfect opportunity to build connections, discover new cultures, and expand your circle of friends! Upon arrival, grab a numbered sticker from the organizer or at the bar. ➡️ This number is your key to making connections! Find someone with the same number, share a travel story or start a conversation, and… 🍹 you’ll receive a free shot or a small tasting to celebrate your new encounter! **Practical Info:** 🕖 Time: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM 💸 Free with the pass available on the free Socializus app 📲 WhatsApp for quick info:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **How to join:** Download the free app for the free pass and meeting point:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card:[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Enable “Receive all” to stay in the loop!) 🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page: Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Become an Organizer: Contact us via: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) and get a free drink! 🍴 It’s 100% free because we’re a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may occur, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. We rely on registrations via the free pass to manage the number of participants. Only sign up if you’re sure you’ll come—we’re counting on you! 😊 Come share your travel stories, meet souls from around the world, and enjoy an unforgettable evening!

Rejoignez-nous chaque samedi pour les Run Up ! Des runs conviviaux, gratuits et pour tous niveaux dans les parcs des 13 et 14ème arrondissements parisiens. On compte sur vous ✌️ N'hésitez pas à rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp Run Up pour avoir toutes les annonces concernant les runs : https://chat.whatsapp.com/D25iKPrawdjEeTbn8Bd4V9

Portrait/Nu Dessin et peinture d'après modèle vivant! Dans le 11ème à Paris tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus, vous pouvez visiter notre site pour plus d'infos ou de questions http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com ou 06 22 14 87 36 Portrait and nude Life drawing and painting session in our new studio All levels are welcome, for more info : 00 33 6 14 87 36 or http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/5/e/600_466311038.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/4/e/600_466311022.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/5/3/600_466311027.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/5/6/600_466311030.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/4/c/600_466311020.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/9/0/600_465937520.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/c/f/600_465937583.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/8/5/600_453813413.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/9/3/600_453813427.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/a/e/600_453813454.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/7/c/600_439941372.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/5/6/600_439941334.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/b/a/600_439941434.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/e/6/600_439941478.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/6/e/a/600_436906826.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/7/a/5/600_436907013.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/7/a/b/600_436907019.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/4/5/5/600_439941589.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/5/d/0/600_439941968.jpeg

Un samedi fun et convivial autour des jeux de société :) Venez seul(e) ou en binôme et on formera des groupes sur place ! Prix d'entrée du café-jeux à 10 €, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux à volonté. ! Attention ! Nous réservons vos places jusqu'à 15h30, ensuite ce sera uniquement en fonction de l'affluence au café. Par ailleurs, pensez à vous désinscrire si vous savez que vous ne venez pas, par respect pour nous et les participants en liste d'attente. Merci :)

🥾 🌿 Join us for this beautiful hike which varies wood, viaduct, fields and picturesque village. We will start by crossing the woods, very popular with trail runners. Then we will reach the Fauvettes viaduct, an old railway line, a magnificent panorama waits us. The viaduct is very popular with climbers. We will continue through the pretty village of Gometz-le-Châtel, then again through the forest. We will finish through Gif-sur-Yvette to reach Bures-sur-Yvette station. 📌 INFO: * Level: Intermediate (blue) * Distance: 12 km * Duration: Around 3:30 hours * Starting point: Outside exit 1, Bures-sur-Yvette station, RER B (South) * Finishing point : Bures-sur-Yvette station, RER B * Meeting time: 10:50 a.m. * Departure at: 11.05 a.m. Fee: 10 EUR (cash or with the app. Lydia at 0685237028) Hiking leader: Valérie, mobile: 06 85 23 70 28,[ ](http://intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com)email: [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: * Water (at least 1.5 litre), * Pack lunch, * Umbrella or poncho, * Suitable clothing, * Hiking shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) *** 🥾 🌿 Rejoignez-nous pour cette belle randonnée qui varie bois, viaduc, champs et village pittoresque. Nous commencerons par traverser les bois, très prisés par les trail runners. Puis nous atteindrons le viaduc des Fauvettes, ancienne voie ferrée, nous attend un magnifique panorama. Le viaduc est lui très apprécié des grimpeurs. Nous poursuivrons en traversant le joli village de Gometz-le-Châtel, puis de nouveau à travers la forêt. Nous finirons à travers Gif-sur-Yvette pour rejoindre la gare de Bures-sur-Yvette. 📌 INFO: * Niveau : Intermédiaire (bleu) * Distance : 12 km * Durée : Environ 3h30 * Point de départ : A l’extérieur sortie 1, gare de Bures-sur-Yvette, RER B (Sud) * Point d'arrivée : Gare de Bures-sur-Yvette, RER B * Heure du rendez-vous : 10h50 * Départ à : 11h05 Prix : 10 EUR (espèces ou avec l’app. Lydia au 0685237028) Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28, email : [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER : • de l’eau (au moins 1.5 litre), • un pique-nique, • un parapluie ou poncho, • des vêtements adaptés, • des chaussures de randonnée. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

🎬 🎭 Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! 🚀 L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène 🎬🚀

**DIMANCHE 18 JANVIER - À PARTIR DE 9H30** **COURS DE TENNIS AU BOIS DE VINCENNES** 🎾 Venez nous rejoindre pour un cours collectif de tennis avec un coach au Tennis Club Parisien de Joinville. Situé à proximité du RER A, station « Joinville-le-Pont », le cours durera 1h30 et aura lieu sur terre battue en indoor. Idéal pour découvrir le tennis dans les meilleures conditions, mais aussi pour les joueurs réguliers qui pourront améliorer leur jeu. 💪 2 sessions disponibles selon niveau : * Cours joueurs réguliers - RDV à partir de 9h15, puis cours de 9h30 à 11h. * Cours joueurs débutants - RDV à 10h45, puis cours de 11h à 12h30. 📍 Adresse : [Tennis Club Parisien de Joinville](https://goo.gl/maps/dPZCFdGSLiB2ntDDA) ([https://goo.gl/maps/dPZCFdGSLiB2ntDDA](https://goo.gl/maps/dPZCFdGSLiB2ntDDA)) 🚇 RER A – Joinville-Le-Pont à 5 minutes à pied 🔸**TARIF : 29€**🔸 Inclus le prêt de raquette et les balles. Vestiaires disponibles sur place. ➡️ Réservation obligatoire sur : [https://www.ouicsport.fr/offer-details/296489%2018%2F01%2F2026%2000:00](https://www.ouicsport.fr/offer-details/296489%2018%2F01%2F2026%2000:00)

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels, though mainly intermediate players and below.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an open session at 11 am for players of all abilities. See the separate event just above. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

**DIMANCHE 18 JANVIER - DE 12h30 À 13h30 **COURS DE TENNIS AU BOIS DE VINCENNES** 🎾 Venez nous rejoindre pour un cours collectif de tennis avec un coach au Tennis Club Parisien de Joinville. Situé à proximité du RER A, station « Joinville-le-Pont », le cours durera 1h30 et aura lieu sur terre battue en indoor. Idéal pour découvrir le tennis dans les meilleures conditions, mais aussi pour les joueurs réguliers qui pourront améliorer leur jeu. 💪 1 session ouverte aux joueurs débutants et intermédiaires: - RDV à partir de 12h15, puis cours de 12h30 à 13h30. 📍 Adresse : [Tennis Club Parisien de Joinville](https://goo.gl/maps/dPZCFdGSLiB2ntDDA) ([https://goo.gl/maps/dPZCFdGSLiB2ntDDA](https://goo.gl/maps/dPZCFdGSLiB2ntDDA)) 🚇 RER A – Joinville-Le-Pont à 5 minutes à pied 🔸**TARIF : 25€**🔸 Inclus le prêt de raquette et les balles. Vestiaires disponibles sur place. ➡️ Réservation obligatoire sur : https://www.ouicsport.fr/offer-details/296498%2018%2F01%2F2026%2000:00

Rejoignez-nous pour une après-midi conviviale autour du bubble tea et du Mahjong ! Découvrez différentes saveurs de bubble tea, partagez vos histoires et expériences culturelles, pratiquez vos langues avec d’autres participants, et dégustez nos snacks et nouilles artisanales. Ambiance détendue, échanges enrichissants et plaisirs garantis **Ticket Standard – 10 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool). **Ticket Premium – 13,8 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un snack ou un dessert. **Ticket Gourmet – 19,8 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un plat de nouilles artisanales Join us for a friendly afternoon with Bubble Tea and Mahjong! Discover different bubble tea flavors, share your stories and cultural experiences, practice languages with other participants, and enjoy our handmade snacks and noodles. A relaxed atmosphere, enriching exchanges, and guaranteed fun! **Standard Ticket – €10** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol). **Premium Ticket – €13.8** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 snack or dessert. **Gourmet Ticket – €19.8** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 handmade noodle dish.

We will talk in English and have good time together.

**DIMANCHE 18 JANVIER : COURS D'ÉQUITATION À SURESNES (92)** 🐴 Venez profiter d'une séance d'équitation à seulement 30 minutes de Paris ! (accessible en transport en commun) **Ouvert à tous !** Il y aura 2 sessions réparties par niveau pour permettre de varier les exercices et allures en fonction de votre niveau d’équitation 🐎 Au programme :
- 30 minutes de pansage et préparation des chevaux
- 1h30 de cours dispensé par un moniteur diplômé Et après le cours, une collation conviviale nous attendra aux écuries 🍻 💸 **TARIF : 54€ par personne** ⏰ **RDV à 13h30 pour le groupe débutant et RDV à 15h30 pour le groupe intermédiaire/régulier** (être au moins à l'aise au trot enlevé) 📍 **Adresse :**
🚇 Gare de Suresnes - Mont Valérien (ligne L), à 15/20 minutes à pied **Réservation obligatoire sur :** www.ouicsport.fr ou sur l’appli OuiCSport (dispo sur iOS et Android)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

**Our January novel is: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan** **This month's featured novel is a 20th-century biographical fiction, coming-of-age, historical romance, women’s fiction, world literature, student biography, heartfelt, magic, and feel-good novel. The book is 311 pages in print and 7 hours and 8 minutes on audiobook.** 1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a seventeen-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it's just a book for children, and certainly not true. Homebound due to his illness, and remaining fixated on his favorite books, George presses her to ask the author of the recently released novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a question: "Where did Narnia come from?" Despite her fear about approaching the famous author, who is a professor at her school, Megs soon finds herself taking tea with C. S. Lewis and his own brother Warnie, begging them for answers. Rather than directly telling her where Narnia came from, Lewis encourages Megs to form her own conclusion as he shares the little-known stories from his own life that led to his inspiration. As she takes these stories home to George, the little boy travels farther in his imagination than he ever could in real life. After holding so tightly to logic and reason, her brother's request leads Megs to absorb a more profound truth: "The way stories change us can't be explained. It can only be felt. Like love."