So clearly my goal of posting bi-weekly has failed and as of late I have been terrible at keeping you all updated. This is due in part to a crazy schedule, but also just being extremely happy with my life over here. As unfortunate as it may be, it seems way easier to write when things aren't going to great.
While I live over here and continue to be successful on my mission of happiness and experience, I am in a constant internal debate of everything I am missing at home. A lot has gone on this year and when you plan to move away for a couple of years you think of the adventures you're going to have and not what will happen with the lives of those you leave behind.
These thoughts have been very prevalent in my mind as the decision for next year needed to be made. Even with my indecisiveness, thoughts of home, and other factors - a decision has been made and it is official. I am staying for another year and I am staying at the same school!
This year for me has been a year of figuring things out, meeting new people, finding my way on my own. The past couple of months have been some of the best months of my life. My life here is very settled, very adjusted and feels much like home. I love my job, I have great friends and an even better boyfriend!
There were a lot of jokes about me moving here and finding a British boy, or Prince Harry, and then Chuck Bass - but I have indeed found my British boy. He is the most wonderful person who has already done so much for me. Was there for me with the passing of my friend and then an absolute champion taking care of me and my broken foot.
Sticking true to myself, I found a way to get injured. Hobbling a long for a little over a week on a cast and crutches with what was thought to be a broken foot ended up just being a stress fracture. Which although I can walk, I'm not allowed to do anything else, which is definitely not helping my 10k training. On July 14th, my friend and I have signed up for the 10k Cancer Run in Hyde Park, London. The same run is being done in my town on the same day, but Hyde Park seems like a much cooler option!
I am currently on the final half term break of the school year - and then 7 weeks and I am officially done my first year as a teacher. Although the pictures of everyone at their cottage and the sunny skies make me extremely jealous of your summer, my summer trip will soon be here! One of my best friends from home, Ali will be joining me in London for a few days before we take off on a 21 day adventure touring from London to Athens. I could not be more excited for this adventure, with stops in places like Barcelona, Paris, Corfu. Rome, Athens, and much more!
At the beginning of this adventure I thought I made the worst life decision - I know now, without a doubt I have made the best decision. Life has turned out wonderful here and I could not be happier. This gives me hope for my family at home! My Mum has completed round 11 of 12 of her chemo this week. At the beginning of this journey, it seemed like it was going to be a long haul. Instead, my Mum just rolls with the punches and takes each hit like a champion, fighting back twice as hard. Soon she is done, coming back stronger than ever, just in time for her Grandson! My Mum has announced on her blog, and my sister has as well, but here is my official announcement, my sister Hayley and lovely boyfriend Dan are expecting a baby boy in late September/early October. I possibly cannot be more excited to be an Auntie to a wonderful Nephew. I bought my first of many things baby this week!
I wish you all, all the happiness in the world. I will try and get back on track to keep you updated with how the last 7 weeks of school go and my summer adventures. Some big exciting things to come for sure!
