I helped Shelley check out at 7am this morning. Really sad to see her go, but Adam is waiting impatienly for her.
My sense of direction today has been much better. I found both the university building and the International office. I know, sweet, huh? I was very nervous for the oral and written exam, but it wasn't as painful as I though it would be. This spoken part went pretty well. Definately had to ask her to repeat a few things but c'est la vie. I was about to take the written when she asked for my student ID card. I don't have one. That was the mass of confusing paperwork yesterday that is still unfinished. She didn't understand that I couldn't just go buy one like the rest of the students. So she didn't let me take the test. No test means no placement, which means to class schedule, which means no classes. So, yeah. And I'm trying to work out the 200 euro fee. Why on earth do I need French social security? I already have 2 different type of international insurance! Anyway, hopefully Sue e-mails me back soon. If all else fails, I'll just pay the fee. Unfortunately I have to go to the post office to do it which is in the middle of town. I really miss Bubblewrap.
Charlie and I headed to Centre Ville today and had crepes. They serve hot-dog crepes here. No joke. All the French students I've talked to love them. Yep, this is where I live. While waiting for the crepes, we ran into Shelley's professor here in Aix.
Charlie is staying with Bill for the next week, so I headed home alone for the first time. I am so proud of myself, I didn't even get lost!
I'm supposed to go shopping with Charlotte tomorrow, but I don't know with all this crazy paperwork. Ug. Completely rediculous.
I haven't met my neighbors yet, but I do know that one is learning to play the accordian.
Nap time. Then continue with the to-do list.
What I learned:
The French have no problem with co-ed bathrooms
A stupid 3 by 4 inch pice of plastic can ruin your life
Jason's Whitworth sweater is the best thing in the world
Avacados by my window make me happy (especially when they explode and drown all the fishy ghosts)
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