still in the u.s.

and it begins. As of right now, I have an acceptance letter, a list of things I need to do, a confirmation from the directors of education for the Orleans - Tours academie, and a confirmation from them that I will be teaching in 3 different schools in the city of Tours. I've had everything sent to me in both English and French, and I'm learning that banking terminology, governmental lingo, and legal vocabulary are not part of my own vocabulary, so I'm already learning. As of right now, I need to get a visa, translation of my birth certificate (can I do that myself??? I don't know), money, tickets, and start eyeing places to live. This means a trip to the consulate in Boston. Yehaw. When I get there, I need to get my carte de sejour, open a bank account, and get some housing.

Everyone's been asking if I'm excited or not. I'd say I am excited, I'm nervous at the same time, and I'm trying to figure out how to stretch my dollar there... or Euro... whatever.

It's fun researching the city, and the weather, and the hot spots to hit up when I'm there. It's quite different than the camp leader/store clerk life I'm living at this moment... but hey, as a wise woman once said "It's always an adventure."

keep you all posted.