I found out last week that I've been accepted into the French Teaching Assistantship Program for the 2009-2010 school year. (score) I also got my first choice of city: Lyon. (double score)
I initially wanted to choose Paris but, for some reason, something about Lyon compelled me. It may have been partly due to the idea that everyone goes to Paris and all those brats would limit my choices. However, the more I thought about it, the more I found myself feeling that the real reason I chose Lyon was that it is a city I've never been to. It's a place to start life anew. A fresh breath of air. I have no ties or memories good or bad about this city: it's completely neutral.
When I was applying to the program, I thought about possibly starting a blog for people to read. Thus Boxed Champagne was born. The name comes from a friend who once told me that I was "as French as boxed champagne." I never forgot that.
I don't leave for another 6 months (boo) so I guess I'll shove this in the closet for a few months along with the sweaters and the winter coats.
Till then...tah-tah!
