In this week's news

...I have bought myself a beautiful (not a waste of money, contrary to what the parents think) gargantuan lilac suitcase to take abroad! Obviously the French being very chic first impressions are of the utmost importance, and what better way than to demonstrate one's impecable style by one's choice of luggage? (Also, risk of ever misplacing said suitcase is miniscule given its colour. haha)

I have also had my first proper freak-out about leaving. Was at a friend's 21st party when suddenly started panicking and burst into hysterical tears: not my best moment! Cheered up yesterday at work though- was telling my manager about how I was feeling really scared about it and he said 'Well you know you can always come back if you don't like it' and I realised that there's no way now that I wouldn't do the year abroad, given the choice. I used to really dread it, but I'm so so excited even though it's really scary! I'm going to visit Blois this weekend to try and find a room to rent. It's all happening! Wish me luck.... ;)