My last post was about 20,10 being 'The' year! And without a hesitant doubt I still agree, however, this year has started off at a furious and mind-blowing pace.
Being in a school that is yet to even make it to halfway through the year and only being the start of the year - it really throws you. Reports have ruled our lives since New Years and with them submitted, we move straight to Portfolio's (which for some crazy reason - need to actually accompany the reports???). Meetings are coming out of my ears and this is where I am nearly toppling over with a friend Pana crying over our office divide 'Amy, just say 'NO'
But it is 'The Year' How am I supposed to say no?
I am having HUGE issues with my teaching partner, which although making the situation sticky is not hindering my mood issues and life too much.
Having a separate divide between school and home life is great thing. I actually enjoy paying my (phenomanal) rent, paying my bills by myself, visiting the bank on a Saturday morning and really being able to talk someone about my problems (bank ones only, of course). Granted it may be a pretty stilted conversation and not quite like the banks at home but oh my lord - it really feels like I have a 'normal' life here! I even became a Premium customer the other day - didn't I feel rich (until I looked at my bank account)
I have control over the things I do, who I see and who is involved in my life. I do not have to divulge information to everyone, people do not know my business (unless I want them too) and I have met some amazing people, who I think I can actually call genuine friends. I have not had that in a long time!
Plus HK is a great port of call for people traveling through, already I have had Narciso, Matt, Kate, Raihania and Dad all to stay in the space of 5 months, with Dad and Justin post Japan and Beijing and Mum and Dad for my birthday in July still to come - roll on Easter and Summer!
All I can say is that being busy, both socially and in most part at work, has really bought me back down to earth and enabled me to almost feel back to myself again.
Loving life
-Oh, and off to India next week (paid by the school) Whoop Whoop!
Arohanui from over the seas,
Love Amy xo
