Did I mention that when I started planning this trip to Paris just 4 short weeks ago, I didn’t even have a passport? Oops.
Of course, I marched my little hiney right down to the Passport office and sent in my application that week, heavy on the expedite please! Luckily the little booger came in just a week later, even though they said 2-3 weeks would be more likely.
I had to hurry up and get my passport so I could begin the process of applying for a long stay student visa. They have changed the rules as of this Summer and you now have to present yourself to the French consulate so they can scan your hand and retinas. Cahhh-razy.
First, you have to register. You just send them some mulah (duh…) and they send you an email a couple weeks later permitting you to apply for a visa. I FINALLY got my email today which is great news since departure day is quickly approaching.
Dad and I are taking a trip down next week to submit my visa application. I was so relieved when I got it today! Just one step closer Open-mouthed
It’s a bit surreal that all of this is happening. Honestly, I’m not really sure if it has set in. I haven’t quite wrapped my mind around the fact that I will be living in Paris for nearly 5 months. Wow. It’s going to be quite the adventure!
Oh, and of course the first thought that came to mind when all of this started was “How will I pack my yoga mat!?” You know it’s coming with me Open-mouthed
Speaking of yoga, I’m actually off to one of my favorite classes now! I’ll leave you with some pictures I took today with Dad’s fancy shmancy camera. Just playing around a bit until I decide if I want to fork over some majahhh cash for one of my own…
