Octobre?

I have an announcement:

I sent in my application to teach in France starting in October.

Now, I debated whether or not I would blog this, as I might regret it if I get rejected, but I figured I'd just lay it all out on the table. (table=blog)

As many of you know, I was thisclose to going to Korea this past fall to do the same. For some reason it wasn't meant to be and I decided to stay around (and work at Target? what was I thinking...)

I feel more confident about going to France, probably because I am more familiar with it. They have a list of the different regions and on the application you pick your top 3. This is my number 1 choice:

A little town called Poitiers. Now, I know what you're thinking:

Why Poitiers? Why now?

Here is why (and proof that I am a huge nerd):
1. It was a central location during the late Medieval period: awesome.
2. One of my favorite historical figures, Eleanor d'Aquitaine, spent some time here.
3. I want to be a Troubadour.
4. There is a pretty high percentage of students here, so there is a possibility I'd make some friends.
5. The theme park Futuroscope is SOO close!! Good memories there.

Wish me luck!
(but not all at once because I don't find out until May)