Last week it was time for me to say goodbye to a lot of students at Portsmouth High as they move on up to the senior school and I move on off to Athens (eeeeeek). Can you tell I'm excited?
It was an emotional day, filled with eating more than my fair share of cupcakes (the most delicious frosting included) but necessary to push through the days turbulence, I managed to breeze through without a tear.... Surprisingly! I have never received so many hugs at once in my life and I have never felt more appreciated or more satisfied that the last six months I have spent away from my family and my wonderful boyfriend have been worth it after all. There was never a moment when I second guessed that I was in the right place. But there really is no greater feeling than having a parent hug you and tell you that you have made a difference in their child's life, that they talk about you when they come home from school and you know that those lunch times holdings hands around the playground, band aiding scun knees and wiping away tears won't be forgotten. That's when I started welling up. It really was a beautiful day, I was spoilt terribly with cards of appreciation, chocolates and other small mementos from various girls, but I valued the hugs and the hastily hand written cards with ink smudges most of all.
It's hard for me to explain just how amazing this experience has been so far and I have been so fortunate to be surrounded by the most wonderful group of girls, parents and teachers to help me on this journey. For them I will be forever grateful, it started off being a lot about exploring England, but I realise now that it is the people that I will treasure forever.
With the weekend to relax I took myself for a stroll to commercial road and let my bargain hunting skills go wild with last minute holiday essentials, a few walks thrown in and it was a thoroughly enjoyable two days.
This week Halle and I spend our last week together before we go our separate ways over the summer and she heads back to America in early August. It's bittersweet, it's been a treat to get to know her. South Carolina is now on my list....
We spent today in the attic..... Cleaning out the costume rooms of course! We have Indian, villager, Tudor, nativity, pants with bums sewn in, hats and even a superman suit all now in their appropriate place. I tell you, that room has not been cleaned for years and I am thankful that England seems to have a poor excuse of a population of eight legged furry friends NO SPIDERS or mice phew.
Tomorrow we tackle a cupboard filled to its top (floor to ceiling) of exercise books. Oh the joys of gapper duties, throw a little music on, have a chat and before you know it it's home time!
I only have 6 sleeps until Athens
6 sleeps until I am reunited with my favourite person
& 6 sleeps before I get to make my dreams come true!
I cannot believe I am almost there, it has been a challenging but rewarding path that has shown me the truth in a lot of things, but most importantly the truth in love.
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