I am such a silly chicken. I'm mostly just shy about my french and looking stupid and things like that. These silly fears sometimes lead me to procrastinate a bit on usually very simple procedures. Today's simple procedure: find a doctor.
No, I'm not sick. But I have to have a doctor that agrees to be my doctor in case I do get sick so that I can be part of the social security in France, which I am obligated to be a part of. I will be happy when my life here does not involve so much paperwork.
So, I spent the morning lazily getting myself ready to go on this new endeavor. Doctor finding endeavor. I got this. I went to the nearest pharmacy. Explained my situation. I don't know why I always have it in my head that the person I talk to is going to immediately tell me in fast and confusing french that everything I am doing is wrong and that I must do this whole host of other things first. This has never actually happened. And it didn't today either. Lady at the pharmacy kindly pointed me to the nearest doctor, and just to be sure I understood she drew me a map and took me outside and pointed me down the street. I only had to travel maybe 100 yards, but she wanted to be sure. Went to the doctor's office. I had waited so long to get going that it was now lunch time and the secretary was out. Lunch time here is sooo much better than lunch time in the States. It is like 2 hours long. So I talked to a very sweet nurse who told me when someone would be available and I returned at that time. The secretary took my paper, did some stamping and writing, I signed and then we were done. Never even had to see a doctor. Then she asked me if I would be offering any English courses on the side! My first clients for a second job if I decide to do that! Yes!
And I procrastinated all day on doing that? This 10 minute procedure that took me maybe a 10th of a mile from home where everyone was really nice to me? Yep.

I go for a day of observation at my school tomorrow. This week has been a couple of training/information days and just meeting a few teachers at my school. I am supposed to start teaching on Monday but I suspect I may observe for a few more days. Fine by me. We will see what happens.