I've been putting things aside all summer to pack for my trip. This was probably a poor choice as the summer is long... and I'm only bringing 2 suitcases. But! I have discovered the miracle product: "SpaceVac" bags...the bags that you pack and suck all the air out with a vacuum, creating these really odd shaped, but very compact figures. Thankfully, almost all of my clothes that I set aside fit into these bags (including my winter coat, winter vest, and rain coat!). Unfortunately, not all of the children's books and shoes that I set aside will be making this trip. Also, because I've used the space bags, allowing me to cram it all in, my luggage is going to weigh a TON. Tant pis as they say.
Anywho, I have no real "new" information yet. I think I've heard just about as much as I will as far as the housing or job situation goes until I'm actually there. However, I have talked with a future English Teaching Assistant colleague by email. She's been living in the Lyon area for awhile... and might have studied abroad there for a year, so she definitely knows her way around. I know I'd do fine on my own, but it is nice knowing I have someone I can go to for help... and for advice on the best crêperie in town:) She also mentioned that she's met with Laurence, (the contact person), and said that she was very nice and helpful!! Hurray!
This will probably be my last post until I get to France. I'm leaving Dulles at 6:40pm on Tuesday, Sept. 21. I'll arrive at Heathrow (London airport) at 6:40 am (1:40am Eastern Time... I think) on Sept. 22, then I leave Heathrow at 8:40am (3:40am ET), and I'll arrive into Lyon at 11:15 am (5:15 am ET). Hopefully I'll be walking around my new apartment by the time most of you are getting up for work:)
Thanks for reading!
Reste cool :)
Mon petit chou chou.
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