This weekend I got a delightful visit from my dad and step mom, Donna. It was really nice to have family from home around. I am extremely appreciative of the visits I have received from my family so far---more than could ever be asked for in the first two months of being here. My grandparents made the 1 month mark easy to get through and this week my dad and Donna were here to get me through the 2 month mark.
On Saturday, I went into London for an interview with Impact Teachers. Why was I at an interview? Don't I already have a job? Impact Teachers--the organization I signed with who got me a job in England, do 1 week long trips during school breaks to third world countries. The goal of the trip is for Impact Teachers to mentor teachers in third world countries who do have the training or opportunity to train in order to see true success in their students. In February, Impact is going to India and I am DYING to go. I went to an initial interview as a get-to-know you/are you going to fit well with the team. It is not 100% yet, and I'm not sure if my schedule will meet up in order for me to go but it is definitely an option for me right now :) After the interview I travelled back into tourist London (albeit 1 hour later than expected because of train delays and re-routes) to meet my Dad and Donna. We had a good lunch at a pub Sarah and I went to on one of our first full days in London. Luckily, they had the beer my dad had been searching for the day before so he appreciated the choice. After lunch, we walked around a bit and then met up with another Canadian teaching at my school for a few (and I use this term modestly) rounds.
Today they came to visit me in Luton---the least exciting place in England. Once they finally arrived (train delays hit them too) we went for lunch at the Red Lion. I then took them to my house and then gave them a tour of the school I teach at. By the time the tours were done, we headed back into town and went for another round and dinner.
I will get to see them again on Friday when I meet them in Liverpool, along with the rest of my Liverpool family that weekend! I also got a surprise gift from my sister--a make up bag with all the essentials that I need. She's the best!
I probably won't be writing next Sunday as I will be travelling from Liverpool to Ireland but my next post will have all the updates of my adventures and hopefully some awesome Ireland photos :)
Love you all and miss you
xoxoxo
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