Nearly 2 years have passed and I am fairly sure this will be my last blog from the UK. I fly home in exactly two weeks to the day and I have plenty to keep me busy until then.
Things at work have been very successful. All 220 reports have been signed and proof read, the art exhibtion is up and has been admired by doting parents, and I can nearly say "my work here is done". I spent all of yesterday on a ladder hanging things from the ceiling or hanging pieces of art on the wall. It was 32 degrees and no air conditioning! It was a completely exhuasting day but yesterday was all worth it. I have only 6 1/2 more teaching days at the best school in the world before I have to say goodbye - I am dreading it. I hate goodbyes and would rather just slip out the backdoor in this case. I hate the idea that I might cry in front of the children in assembly as well! I guess it will just show how much I loved my time here and how much they will be missed.
Admist all the work things going on there is also plenty of parties to plan/attend. This weekend is my "hen" night here in London. My great friend Jane from work is doing all the planning and really knows how to throw a party - I am very excited! I will likely be dressed up in pink feathers and a crown, but I think I'll accept that! I have no idea what she is planning but Barret knows and thinks I will truly enjoy it. Friday night is Canada Day (duh) and the big party in Trafalgar Square will be in full swing again. Blue rodeo is headlining this year so that's very exciting! I will be escaping work at soon as it's possible and heading down to the festivities. There will be Tim Horton's donuts and last year I didn't get any, so I'm on it this time!
Two weekends ago Barret and I had a nice weekend away in a place called the New Forest. It should be called the Old Forest, since we stayed in Charles II's old hunting home, built well over 400 years ago. It was unreal! Such an amazing hotel! It was quintessentially English with big leather chairs, massive fireplaces, afternoon tea, and a tartan rug. The hotel also had a beautiful spa that we could enjoy and we spent a good chunk of time there. It's a good thing because we spent the weekend biking in the cold pouring rain and needed a good warm up!
This past weekend Barret took me to see Glee Live in concert. Alright, laugh if you must, but it was AMAZING! It was possibly one of the best concerts I have ever been to! It was really entertaining and the music was fantastic. The cast was really excited to be in London as well, so it was a great atmosphere. Barret was worried he was going to be surrounded by screaming teenage girls, instead we were sitting with other couples our age! Poor suckers who were dragged by their girlfriends, fiancee's, or wives. I don't care what any of them say - they secretly LOVED every minute of it.
Between Barret taking me away for the weekend, attending the Year 6 play, taking me to see Glee Live, and coming to show his support at the Summer Art Exhibtion - he's been a real gem! Grumbling about it all inside I'm sure, but still there with a smile on his face for ME. Thank you Barret for being as sweet as humanly possible lately and really trying. I love you for it! So glad I'm marrying YOU!
Well, for now I think this will be it. I have so very much to do in the coming weeks I'm sure I wont have all the time in the world for blogging. I cannot wait to see everyone at home and I hope you've all enjoyed reading. Until Amy's Awesome Adventures - Part 3 - Life in Qatar begins, you'll have to pop round my mum's for a cup of tea and scones and we can chat face to face! From July 16th until August 3rd I will be there!
Much love,
Amy
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Even MORE to do now!
London's pace is one of the quickest but somehow it seems to have hastened! I have so much on the go and literally days left here before I head home (33 to be exact!). The rush is on and even after an amazing holiday in Croatia I do not feel relaxed.
Croatia is a stunning country. It's still quite untouched and not being part of the European Union it feels quite foreign. We had fantastic weather, although it thunder stormed most evenings, which after a hot day was welcomed. We made some really great friends and saw some really remote islands. The highlights of the trip were pretty clear to me. When we first arrived in Zadar we took a ferry across to an island called Uglian where we hiked up to the highest point where the remains of a 14th century Venetian fort stands - it was an amazing view and really great exercise! After two nights in Zadar we hired a car and drove the new highway at 150 kph (only 20 over!) to Split then took the coastal road to Dubrovnik where we met our ship, the "Kneza". One of our first stops was an island called Mljet, a fairly remote and undiscovered place. In the middle of the island is a lake where we went swimming in the middle of the night. It was incredible! There was some kind of phosphorus element that made the water glow when you swam in it. It was incredible! The stars were shining so brightly in the sky and it felt like I was swimming in them too! As we sailed up the coast we stopped at an island called Korcula, where little did I know, Marco Polo was born! The whole trip was amazing - we saw such gorgeous scenery, had beautiful weather, enjoyed the company of good friends, AND most importantly - I didn't barf ONCE! I came close a few times, but didn't! Success!
So here I am again, supposed to be writing reports but begin distracted by my blog (or anything really at this point!). I have less than two weeks to get over 150 done and less than two weeks to sort everything for the Summer Art Exhibtion. I am not panicking yet but I probably should be. I cannot believe 4 weeks today is the LAST day I will spend with these children. I'm in shock it's gone by so quickly. Such exciting things to come though!
I have my final dress fitting on Saturday which I am very excited about - hopefully I can just get that out of the way and know it's all ready to go. Just about all of the big important things are sorted for the wedding! All of the small things I am leaving till the last minute when I get home where I have friends and family to help! Yes yes you will all be employed one way or another...lol.
I have to run to go teach a design class - sorry this update is rather short!
All my love,
Amy
Croatia is a stunning country. It's still quite untouched and not being part of the European Union it feels quite foreign. We had fantastic weather, although it thunder stormed most evenings, which after a hot day was welcomed. We made some really great friends and saw some really remote islands. The highlights of the trip were pretty clear to me. When we first arrived in Zadar we took a ferry across to an island called Uglian where we hiked up to the highest point where the remains of a 14th century Venetian fort stands - it was an amazing view and really great exercise! After two nights in Zadar we hired a car and drove the new highway at 150 kph (only 20 over!) to Split then took the coastal road to Dubrovnik where we met our ship, the "Kneza". One of our first stops was an island called Mljet, a fairly remote and undiscovered place. In the middle of the island is a lake where we went swimming in the middle of the night. It was incredible! There was some kind of phosphorus element that made the water glow when you swam in it. It was incredible! The stars were shining so brightly in the sky and it felt like I was swimming in them too! As we sailed up the coast we stopped at an island called Korcula, where little did I know, Marco Polo was born! The whole trip was amazing - we saw such gorgeous scenery, had beautiful weather, enjoyed the company of good friends, AND most importantly - I didn't barf ONCE! I came close a few times, but didn't! Success!
So here I am again, supposed to be writing reports but begin distracted by my blog (or anything really at this point!). I have less than two weeks to get over 150 done and less than two weeks to sort everything for the Summer Art Exhibtion. I am not panicking yet but I probably should be. I cannot believe 4 weeks today is the LAST day I will spend with these children. I'm in shock it's gone by so quickly. Such exciting things to come though!
I have my final dress fitting on Saturday which I am very excited about - hopefully I can just get that out of the way and know it's all ready to go. Just about all of the big important things are sorted for the wedding! All of the small things I am leaving till the last minute when I get home where I have friends and family to help! Yes yes you will all be employed one way or another...lol.
I have to run to go teach a design class - sorry this update is rather short!
All my love,
Amy
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