endings and new beginnings

My work as a lectrice is officially concluded. I handed in my keys to Jane on Wednesday after attending the (boring and long) Assemblee Generale and munching on the delicious goodies they provided at the reception after. It was a bittersweet moment and saying "goodbye" to Jane was sad. She even remarked how strange it was to see my desk all empty. However, the good news for both of us is that I'm sticking around next year, so it wasn't a real goodbye. We even have plans to hang out in August.

As of last night, Brazilian is officially moved in. It was a tiring move since there were only a few of us. It took forever to move all the furniture and such! We had two lovely people who graciously donated their time and energy to help us (thank god). Still, it took much longer than planned and ended with the two of us putting back together his bed at 1am so he had a place to sleep since the couches were either covered and/or inaccessible. The majority of his things are still overflowing and blocking the living room, so pictures of the place will have to wait until after I return from the States.

I'm back to the States on Sunday. J. is driving me to the Brussels airport early Sunday morning so I don't have to spend Saturday night in Brussels. How awesome of him! So I'll be chilling in Lille until then... maybe partaking in some of the Bastille Day festivities?? Though the fireworks will probably be much too late for us considering they won't start until like 11:30.

See you on the other side! Fingers crossed that there are no problems or delays getting my visa! And hey! I'll finally get a real summer! It's been so cold here that I've been wearing long sleeved shirts, a scarf, and a jacket!