Movin' on up

Although Blaye is a thrilling city, a bustling metropolis, an invigorating world capital...I have moved into the city of Bordeaux and I couldn't be happier to be here.  I lasted approximately three weeks in solitary confinement in the French countryside - a triumph.  I'm now living in a dormitory-type place for girls, but it's not associated with any university here; in fact most of the girls here work, and there are several other assistants who live here, too.  It's located right in the center of the city, on a small street that also has a sex shop, sushi restaurant, Moroccan takeout, guitar repair shop, and the "Crazy Tattoo Shop."  So far, I am loving it here.  The only drawback I can think of is that I live on the top floor of a building with no elevator, and my legs scream in protest any time I've forgotten something upstairs and have to do the four winding staircases again.  Nonetheless, I am happy to officially be a Bordelaise.