I finally feel like I have somewhere to come home to in Toulouse.

It has been a wonderful week here. I spoke to the advisor at my University about courses I could take and I may join a jazz choir. I have also looked into jazz classes at a local studio, not sure how that will go. The weekend was pretty tame, explored the city with Mom and Frank on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday, Mom and I went to the market and shopping. Check out the photos of all the crazy things you can buy in the meat market. Gross. We saw a women buying chicken legs covered in white lard. Why on earth would you put that in your body? It's amazing french women are so tiny.

On Wednesday, we went to the city of Carcassone. It's a medieval town and perched on top of the hillside is an enormous chateau. It is absolutely breathtaking and the inside has been very well maintained. There is an entire little village with restaurants, shops and hotels within the castle walls. A beautiful train ride and certainly worth the trip. Thursday was moving day. A busy but overall successful day. It was weird for me to be constantly bouncing back and forth between french and english as I translated for the girls and Mom and Frank. It sure feels nice to have slept my first night in my very own bed. It is going to be a great apartment.

Tomorrow is my birthday, but it doesn't really feel like it. And I feel old. Haha, but I'll drink some wine and toast to being in this beautiful city with great people.

Lots of love,

Bisous!