Friday, 5 September 2008
Final entry in UK
Hi guys,
So here I am writing the final pre-departure entry- OMG!!! I'm sitting at the kitchen table surfing the net whilst mum is putting together a handy sewing kit for me to take- aren't mums brilliant! I've just come back from lunch with Naini and Jude down at the Watermill. Had a lovely tuna nicoise. It has finally stopped raining but the fields were all completely flooded as the river has burst it's banks. I've taken photos but I've packed the computer connector so can't post them yet!! Loads of roads around here have flooded and Newbridge Fields (for those of you who know it) is pretty much just a wide fast flowing river, huge waves as the water crashes over the bins!!
I'm feeling ok about going. Feeling like I've been packing for an absolute age. I'm glad I managed to get packed last night as today has been a really nice 'bits and bobs' kind of day. Mum and Dad went to Tesco to print my photos and spent 24 pounds- that's alot of photos!!!! I'm feeling sad about leaving here and am seeing Bridgend in a completely new light- as some kind of amazing Eden! We're leaving for London tonight at 7 ish- after a nice pizza. Feel like all I've done today is eat and drink!! Staying overnight at the Ibis and then up bright and breezy at 4:30am ish to head to Heathrow. I'm not much of a morning person so this could be a bit unpleasant for all involved!
Right, better shoot as I need to get my finance file sorted for Dad. Next time I'll be reporting from Eritrea- eeikk!!!!
Stay safe and keep in touch!
L xx
So here I am writing the final pre-departure entry- OMG!!! I'm sitting at the kitchen table surfing the net whilst mum is putting together a handy sewing kit for me to take- aren't mums brilliant! I've just come back from lunch with Naini and Jude down at the Watermill. Had a lovely tuna nicoise. It has finally stopped raining but the fields were all completely flooded as the river has burst it's banks. I've taken photos but I've packed the computer connector so can't post them yet!! Loads of roads around here have flooded and Newbridge Fields (for those of you who know it) is pretty much just a wide fast flowing river, huge waves as the water crashes over the bins!!
I'm feeling ok about going. Feeling like I've been packing for an absolute age. I'm glad I managed to get packed last night as today has been a really nice 'bits and bobs' kind of day. Mum and Dad went to Tesco to print my photos and spent 24 pounds- that's alot of photos!!!! I'm feeling sad about leaving here and am seeing Bridgend in a completely new light- as some kind of amazing Eden! We're leaving for London tonight at 7 ish- after a nice pizza. Feel like all I've done today is eat and drink!! Staying overnight at the Ibis and then up bright and breezy at 4:30am ish to head to Heathrow. I'm not much of a morning person so this could be a bit unpleasant for all involved!
Right, better shoot as I need to get my finance file sorted for Dad. Next time I'll be reporting from Eritrea- eeikk!!!!
Stay safe and keep in touch!
L xx
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
The final countdown!!
Hi guys!
Ok, so it's Tuesday and I'm leaving here on Friday night- looking around the room its hard to believe that that is possible- there are clothes and 'useful things' everywhere!! I keep thinking of other stuff I should take but I'm wondering how its gonna fit!
Thought I'd give you a few bits of exciting information today!!
Did you know, so far I've had to have 10 big needles stuck into my arm- and I've got another coming tomorrow!
1st visit- back in April- two injections- diptheria, tetanus, polio and Hep B(1)
2nd visit- April- Hep B(2), Hep A and Thyphoid.
3rd visit- May- just one otday!- Hep B(3)
4th visit- July- Rabies(1)
5th visit- August- Rabies(2) and Meningitis ACWY
6th visit- August- Rabies(3) and anitmalarials.
7th visit is tomorrow- Yellow Fever- lovely!!!! I don't actually need Yellow Fever for Eritrea but will do if I go travelling around at all. What's another needle in your arm anyway??!!!
Don't panic though- if you come to visit you won't need that many- its just cos I'm going for 2 years!
Right, on with the packing!!
Liz xx
Ok, so it's Tuesday and I'm leaving here on Friday night- looking around the room its hard to believe that that is possible- there are clothes and 'useful things' everywhere!! I keep thinking of other stuff I should take but I'm wondering how its gonna fit!
Thought I'd give you a few bits of exciting information today!!
Did you know, so far I've had to have 10 big needles stuck into my arm- and I've got another coming tomorrow!
1st visit- back in April- two injections- diptheria, tetanus, polio and Hep B(1)
2nd visit- April- Hep B(2), Hep A and Thyphoid.
3rd visit- May- just one otday!- Hep B(3)
4th visit- July- Rabies(1)
5th visit- August- Rabies(2) and Meningitis ACWY
6th visit- August- Rabies(3) and anitmalarials.
7th visit is tomorrow- Yellow Fever- lovely!!!! I don't actually need Yellow Fever for Eritrea but will do if I go travelling around at all. What's another needle in your arm anyway??!!!
Don't panic though- if you come to visit you won't need that many- its just cos I'm going for 2 years!
Right, on with the packing!!
Liz xx
Monday, 1 September 2008
Leaving Party!!!!!!
Hi Guys!
Sending out a great big 'THANK YOU' to everyone who came to my party on Saturday. I had a great time and was really pleased that so many of you could make it! I hope you all enjoyed yourselves; I think we may have put a record amount of money in the tills and certainly emptied a record number of Sambuca bottles in one night!
Thank you also for your amazing gifts. I have been overwhelmed by people's generosity. I'm planning on putting the money into my savings account for emergencies such as needing to go travelling in other parts of Africa whilst I'm away!!
Finally, my camera had no battery- neither did Rach's and Dad has lost his!!!! So if anyone has photos please send copies to me- digitally or otherwise!! I would love to see some photos of the night, especially so I can take pics of you all with me to Eritrea. And if you found a camera please let Dad know!
Thanks again for being so fab!
Liz x
Sending out a great big 'THANK YOU' to everyone who came to my party on Saturday. I had a great time and was really pleased that so many of you could make it! I hope you all enjoyed yourselves; I think we may have put a record amount of money in the tills and certainly emptied a record number of Sambuca bottles in one night!
Thank you also for your amazing gifts. I have been overwhelmed by people's generosity. I'm planning on putting the money into my savings account for emergencies such as needing to go travelling in other parts of Africa whilst I'm away!!
Finally, my camera had no battery- neither did Rach's and Dad has lost his!!!! So if anyone has photos please send copies to me- digitally or otherwise!! I would love to see some photos of the night, especially so I can take pics of you all with me to Eritrea. And if you found a camera please let Dad know!
Thanks again for being so fab!
Liz x
Friday, 29 August 2008
Job officially mine!!!
Just received an email letting me know that I have been accepted by my new employer- great news as I'm lesving in less than 9 days!!! Bought solar shower and a booster for my solar charger today- have so many exciting gadgets!!! Must take a photo and put it up for all to marvel at the wonders of technology!
Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it on Saturday!
Liz x
Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it on Saturday!
Liz x
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Teacher Development
I've just returned from my final course at the wonderful Harborne Hall, Birmingham. I had a really great time- tiring but so useful. And I met loads and loads of wonderful people. Feeling inspired and excited (yes I really did say excited there!!) about going out to 'The Big E'. I'm planning on doing a major update tomorrow but thought I should log in and give some enthuiasm whilst it last- ie: before panic sets in again!!! Oh, and a reminder that this Saturday is my leaving party at the Hyawain in Brackla- everyone welcome!!!! Bring a friend and your dancing shoes!!!!
Photos coming shortly........
Photos coming shortly........
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