Yesterday I arrived back at Schiphol airport. I made it, 4 1/2 months in South Africa. It's been a time that has been both rewarding as well as challenging. I'm glad it's over, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy my time there - I'm just happy to be home again. I have my own room, don't have to worry about kosher food and I have my pets and my family around. It's lovely to be here in this cold, cold country!
The last two weeks have been both long and short. Some days I've been incredibly bored, others were more exciting. I've said goodbye to lots of people; the Nano group (well... just Michelle and Alison because no one else showed up at our "TGIO" party (thank god it's over). Friends, people at the synagogue, my colleagues at Japari.
Japari... Our Christmas/end-of-year party was lovely. Good food, nice atmosphere... A bit sad, too. For our secret Santa I got a scarf and hand cream. The best thing was the letter Andrea (miss Bozolli) wrote for me about my time there. So positive! It really motivates me even more (and I'll be sure to add it to my portfolio as well as taking it along to any job interviews in the future ;) they were very happy with me at Japari, it seems!)
And while we're on the topic of 'job interviews', today I went to Eefde (zmok school Rentray) to talk about my teacher training for this year. Very nice people there and the school looks like a good environment, too. I'm really looking forward to starting there on Tuesdays and Wednesday in February.
... I don't really know what else to write. South Africa is over and a new phase in both my life as well as in my education is starting. But first... some time to relax (and complete my portfolios - it's mostly just 'putting things together' and writing some final summaries... so that shouldn't be too bad). I've already made quite some plans - going to the House event on Thursday (and meeting up with Sebas, Mariette and possibly Mariska for some coffee/tea/hot chocolate). Next week I'll go to Jena, Germany to visit a friend from my time in London and this weekend I'm going to see a movie etc. (excited about that, haha). Sascha (my sister's boyfriend from Berlin) is coming over this Friday and... well... it's December and I'm really enjoying the holiday season for a change!
Thanks for reading this blog!
