To Canada and beyond

Time is closing in on my interview with big steps. I have sorted the French test. But now I have to get a birth certificate, a copy of my certified high school diploma and about a million of other documents... again. The process in all honesty is very tiresome. Nevertheless, I'm delighted that there seems to be a move on things now. So I will spend the coming days and weeks improving my French, gathering documents and learning facts on Quebec. Fun!

Good news again. I got the date for my interview in Paris. It'll be in August. Boy, am I glad that I took that French test early. Nevertheless, I am a little concerned about the French test still. They haven't send me my results on paper yet. So all I have is an email with a PDF attachment. Well, I am sure it will work out. It did so far... Anyway, the weather here is miserable at the moment. So I posted a picture from another day. I love the clouds here in Ireland...

After months of studying I gave one of the approved French tests for Quebec Immigration (TCFQ) a go. I was lucky since I managed to register the very last day. If I hadn't made that deadline, I would have either had to make the test in September or fly abroad for it. So I am very glad it worked out. Also, I already got the results back. After feeling a bit shakey with my French that day, I didn't expect much. So you can image my surprise, when I found out that I reached level B1 (one level more than I needed). Woohoo! In the meantime, I also moved from my old place in the Galloping Green Apartments to a place way closer to work. Now I don't have to take the bus anymore, which is great. Additionally, I love my new place. It's a penthouse with view, balcony and loads of space. My flatmates are sound. So ... happy days! By the way, I took the picture above on a short trip to Glendalough.