Well, that was easier than I thought. 

I had to mail off some bills at our local post office this morning.  I remember reading in all of my books how dreadful the post office was; having to stand in line forever, everyone closing in on you. 

Things have changed in France.  They now have about five automated machines, that weigh your letters/packages and spits out your stamps.  I was pleasantly surprised to see a button on the automated machine in English.  Yes!  It was a breeze.  

I just hope that I filled the French checks out properly.  They are different than the US and I am crossing my fingers.  There are a number of mailboxes within the post office for different zip codes.  As I checked and double checked I dropped the letters in praying that they get to the correct location.

One more small "first" crossed off my list.  Piece of cake!