So I am frustrated - with the relocation company, with the apartment search, with my inability to instantly understand and speak French, and with the lack of control that I have over my life - like I ever had any to begin with! So, the relocation company is supposed to help us set up a French bank account so we can get an apartment - only problem, everyone is on "les vacances" which means that everyone and their dog is on vacation and cannot be bothered until the end of August. Ok, fine. Then I will search for an apartment on my own - found a couple of gorgeous ones that will suit our needs - except that in order to negotiate the lease agreement, etc. they need financial information, including that of our French bank account. I have started speaking "Frenglish" - which is sort of like Spanglish for us Texans except for everything is coming out mangled. And the blog that I had started on another website and had really liked the design has decided to freak out on me and their servers break down. I know I need to learn patience but really, does all of the lessons have to come at once?!