Hilary In London

Back in London

Hiya

It has been months and months and months since I last wrote. After a very quick decision I am back in England for another year. Year 2 is starting off fantasically! Better apartment, School is so much better, meeting new people and seeing my favourite old ones! And in about a month I'll finally no longer be in a long distance relationship. For those who don't know, Nathan is moving to England (still fingers crossed on the VISA but I'll sneak him in no matter what!)

School has been so much easier - it is wonderful walking around saying hello to everyone and feeling like a seasoned vet. I know the school now, and feel a lot more confident there! I'm also trying to get involved more with extra curricular activities - hoping to help with prefix and on a committee for a new project called Leading in Learning.


I've been having a great time out of school as well - Last night I went to a Swedish Crayfish
party. Ariana and I walked in and we were given the job of making chocolate balls, which required a little bit of guessing (the directions were in Swedish, and we were 2.5ing the recipe) and some dirty work. I did get to use my random Swedish; who knew that my knowledge of the Swedish word for oatmeal would ever be useful!)
The people were wonderful, and the party reaffirmed why I love Scandinavians. Their traditions are fantastic! The meal was delicious, and in between there was singing and speeches (where you had to talk about the opposite sex, cherishing how they enrich our lives) and even noise makers. Vanessa and Emily (the hosts) really outdid themselves. Everyone was instantly comfortable with one another. It was a fab night and hopefully will be repeated with the next Swedish festivity!

Michael's wedding is in 2 weeks and I still have to plan my toast! I'm sure it is going to be a great weekend with all sorts of cousins! Nathan and I are thinking of spending a few days away when he first gets here (it coincides with my first half term holiday). We are thinking Amsterdam. I'll keep you updated!

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