Sunday, August 30, 2009

Step 2: A plane ticket


A one-way ticket outta here... or, more specifically, to Paris! I leave on September 24th. From there I'll take the train down to Dijon, where I've booked a hostel for 2 nights. And by then, fingers crossed, I'll hopefully have found somewhere to live. That's my plan of action... for now.

As I write this I am attempting to watch a French movie called Comedy of Power. I try not to look at the subtitles but c'est impossible! It's a good listening exercise, even if you just read the subtitles and try to dissect the French phrases. It has a warning for coarse language so maybe I can at least pick up a few good curse words. 

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Step 1: Get Visa


Today I had my visa appointment. It went pretty smoothly and they told me to come back in a week to pick it up. Now I just need a plane ticket... and a place to live, health insurance, French bank account, lesson plans, French practice... merde!

Sitting in the consulate got me thinking about my last trip to France. I am excited to experience the France outside of Paris (not that Paris isn't awesome-- see photo above!). I think I will post more of my photos as my departure nears.