Because I can't sleep...

It may be because of the coffee I drank at midnight, or the fact that I have way too much on my mind, but none the less I can't sleep. So as I was lying in bed looking at the ceiling I decided it would be a good idea to write a blog, and maybe that way I could sort some of my thoughts out. As most of you know, I will be leaving this month to live in France for the school year, and I couldn't be more excited! But at the same time, I am extremely nervous! I'm not nervous about something bad happening, and I'm not afraid to go, I just think that it is the anxiety of the unknown that can be a little unsettling. Also, the fact that it is coming up so quickly is a bit scary. I've known that I was going for awhile now, and all of a sudden its here! So my mind is racing now and I keep thinking about all the things I have to do before I leave. So instead of worrying, I'm going to pray, and write. :) Also this blog will be a good way to keep you posted about what's happening in France! I think its going to be a great experience and I look forward to sharing it with you!

So to bring you up to date, on Wednesday, I go back to Houston to apply for my visa...hopefully there are no more mix-ups this time...and if all goes as planned, I should receive it in two to three weeks, and I will hopefully be leaving by the 20th of September. My job officially starts on October 1st, and I'll be working at a high school in the city of Caen, which is the main city in lower Normandy. It appears that the school I will be teaching in has somewhere for me to stay, but I haven't been able to get ahold of anyone yet (Most of France is on vacation the whole month of August)! So there are still a few loose ends that need to be tied up, and I'm sure once all of that is taken care of, I will feel better...its just been a huge waiting game, and patience is not my strongest attribute! But I do have faith that everything will work out, and before I know it I will be there, and I will have so much to tell you! :) I'll keep you posted, and I appreciate your prayers...love you guys!!