Less than a week to go...

I didn't actually end up being all that productive last week, what with getting caught in tornadoes and celebrating my birthday and all, so I have to make up for that lack of drive this week. My bags are nearly packed, and I think I managed to take only one checked and two carry-on bags; a feat for which I am immensely proud. I talked to one of the Psych professors at OU about applying to graduate school and I need to start researching faculty, reading research articles, and start my statement of purpose soon. Mostly, though, I'm just excited and ready to leave!

Speaking of leaving, I still don't technically have a place to go once I get into my city. I am waiting to hear back from my contact person from my school district and the other American assistants in my city, but if I haven't gotten any word by tomorrow I'm going to look into hostels and / or hotels. I'm not all that worried about finding a place for just a few days, or even finding a long-term place, when I get there. The beauty of traveling in France, if my last experience is at all representative, is that it is very easy to find affordable lodging at the last minute.

I will be getting rid of my American cell phone once I find the time to replace it with a French one, so don't expect to receive a response from my number as of... let's just go ahead and say Monday.

Back to work now... tons of stuff to do before I'm ready!

But here is a picture from the Jersey Shore birthday shuffle :