Day 4

Spent another night at Shelley's. I'm growing fond of the slumber parties. We got up and went through some paperwork and a scary desk worker to get my key.
The ladies who work at the International Office are amazing and wonderful, beautiful people. I'm going to avoid all other offices and their intimidating staff and just go straight to the international office from now on.

So I finally got my dorm assignment and key. And I'm in the recently renovated dorm! It's soo great! I have my own mini bathroom--feet in the shower when you sit of the toilet. The toilett has a seat AND a lid! It's like paradise. The rooms were redone in the last year, so everything is new and done in a modern/sixties inspired look. The hot pink balnket from Jason goes perfeclt with the crome accents and neon green chair. There will be pics posted.
I'm on the top (5th) floor. Unfortunately I'm on the south side of the building so my view is a tree instead of the city of Aix and the sunset. Oh well. I'm just so happy to be in the new dorm. It has an actual kitches with a few tables and an oven. Life is good.

I finally got a few hours of actual, deep sleep. A nap hasn't felt that good in a long time. Not quite moved in yet. But it feels good to have my room.

Tonight we went to Life Group, a bible study put on be the Church (which is called ICCP-International Christian Community of Provence). It's at Bill's house. They have 3 adorable children. They are originally from Chicago, but have lived in Aix since May. The kids are surpassing them in French :) They made Biscuts and Gravy for us all (about 10 college students) and a chocolate tart for dessert. We went through Luke 6 and had a sending off for Shelley.

Tomorrow's plans are market, grocery store, drain-o for the shower and goodbye party for Shelley.
Charlie bought a pink bike. He is very happy.
Language test is Monday, tour of Aix is on Thursday and classes start the following Monday.

Things I learned:
The office of tourism is your friend--it knows all.
US showers are heavenly
Potatoes hanging in the doorway can be dangerous

Shelley yelling at Charlie:
"YOU said make a child"
"See, this is what I live with. Day in and day out. YOU."

Shelley's advice for living in France:
"If it doesn't make any sense whatsoever, you're probably doing it right"