The silly French administrative finally worked to my advantage! Against all odds I got my Carte de Sejour (residency visa). My two American Colleagues received a letter a couple weeks ago notifying them that their récépisé (temporary carte de séjour) was ready for them at the Mairie (city hall). I was rather worried that I hadn't received anything. Then last Friday I got a letter notifying me that my titre de séjour (same as carte de séjour) was ready to be picked up. Now knowing that things always take longer than expected and don't work out as usually anticipated I prepared myself for the possibility that this was a mistake. That someone had highlighted the wrong document.
NO!
I got to the Mairie this morning, showed them the paper and the lady came back with the card in hand. It doesn't make ANY sense that I've received my card before the other two girls...but I'm not going to complain :-)
The days are ticking by very quickly. Work has been busy as we prep for exams. This past weekend I had a concert in Lorient. We performed the Vivaldi Gloria and the Charpentier Te Deum. Katie and I also joined a gym right across the street from work. It's a really great way to decompress everyday and I really appreciate having something else to do. This coming weekend I'm going to Paris. Katie is coming with me and we're meeting up with Kate (I studied in Paris 2 and a half years ago with her) and a friend of mine from High school who is teaching in Paris. 11 days and I'll be back on American soil! (for two weeks anyway) It really helps having all these things to look forward to.
That's my news for today. A plus!
Monday, December 8, 2008
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