2 weeks and counting!

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