Bits and Pieces...

Random bits and pieces about Perpignan and the neverending departure preparations:

1) I leave on January 18th for La France...less than a week!
2) I am living with a host family in the suburbs of Perpignan, called Canohes. It is la famille Gala and there are 2 daughters living there. Sandra (20 yrs) also attends the same university studying Spanish; she has a younger sister. I am looking forward to meeting them, and even more because the girl who went to Perpignan from Brock last year stayed with the same family coincidently and had a fabulous time. It is comforting to have that sort of connection - like my tigger blanket! ;)
3) Visa application is underway, I plan to finish it tomorrow because my appointment is Friday morning.
4) I went shopping today for stuff and was very productive. All that is left is to hit Wal-mart...hahaha, I promise (to Megs) it won't be three hours at that place :P
5) I am learning how to work my iPod so that I will have music with me for the trip and I am slowly making decisions about the many books I plan on bringing.
6) I have to make a list of everything I need to bring so that I don't forget everything.
7) I am trying to figure out eurorail passes and I will have to get an ISIC card. The Eurorail pass is a pain in the butt, it is taking forever for me to decide what is the best course of action to take.

And last but not least,
8) I have to spend time with the family before I leave them for 4 1/2 months...fun, fun, fun! :)