just a follow up

talked to both banks:
bank of america account should be active and going tomorrow and i should be able to use my card that i have now and everything.

BNP paribas informed me that it takes a month for checks to clear the first time you write yourself an international one - it took me three trips talking to older women who didn't seem to want to help to wind up with a younger male assistant who was very willing to help the poor american girl. he called up paris and took care of it for me, and told me to tell my friends if they're in the same situation. oh boy.

things are looking up.
i start work again on thursday. dammmmmit.