Virginia and counting

Well  the countdown to Nice is down to 8 days. One week from tomorrow I plan to be flying out. The flight on the 24th looks pretty full. The 25th is a more likely candidate, but we'll see. I'm anxious to get there and start getting things figured out. I have a place to live!!Of course it was a gamble committing to something without ever seeing it or knowing who exactly I would be living with, but hey this whole thing is full of doing without actually knowing what I am doing. My landlord seems nice enough. She offered to pick me up at the airport in Nice if I arrive at a time when she isn't working. I'll have to inform her that I'll be coming by train and my arrival dates are uncertain. But anyway, it was nice of her!
I realize that what I think I am most scared about is the language barrier. I mean yes I obviously speak some french so it isn't a complete barrier, but I don't think it is enough. Not as much as I will need right off the bat. I envisioned this move happening but with the change that everyone around me speaks English. That is less scary in every way. I know I could find my way around and do what I need and talk to the right people, hopefully make some quick and understanding friendships. Yes my fear level in that situation would actually be very low. Which is why I suppose I chose to learn other languages. Can't ever do anything too easy. It is the constant state of confusion and uncertainty that causes me anxiety. So, I think knowing the cause of some of my fear may help me deal with it. Of course, it wouldn't be near as exciting if it was easy and didn't have that aspect of uncertainty, and ok a teensy bit of terror.

I've officially left Danville, Il. I arrived in southern virginia on wednesday. Spending some time with my mom, step-dad, and grandma who just arrived today. The relaxation is nice but it is also killing me. I feel the need to be doing something often even if there simply isn't that much to be done, or if there is I can't seem to see what the next step should be. I want to start packing immediately.That would make me feel better, but because of some silly issues I can't for a few days. The ups and downs of excitement and anxiety are wearing me out. But the general feeling is that I am happy to be doing what I'm doing and I wouldn't trade the opportunity for anything. No matter how crazy I feel.