Because my Daddy is bugging me, I have decided to continue with this blog. Unfortunately because my life is unexciting and all I seem to do at the moment is work and sleep, it may not make for an interesting read.
So, a bit of a catch up. I got back from France and rather shortly afterwards embarked on a two week stint of work experience at my old Secondary school. It was great fun and I learned a lot about teaching languages, and how to act like a proper teacher (attending meetings, taking tutor groups and relaxing in the staff room!). However, it reinforced the idea that although I could teach at secondary level, I don't really want to and that Primary is definitely for me.
I celebrated my 21st with a barbecue and much love from my family. I still don't feel like a proper adult yet, and certainly don't look like one!
For the rest of the summer I worked at my usual job in a theme park. It's a good job, relatively easy, and well paying. I also actually enjoy it, and spent some time getting to know my co-workers for once.
I also was encumbered with two weeks 'Jury Service'. Of course, knowing my luck, it was a complete farce and sham and resulted in my waiting around for two days and not actually getting to sit in on any trials - sheesh!
And finally it was time to come back to Manchester. Unfortunately a week early (!), but it was good to keep Kate, my housemate company after she had had a very lonely summer. Got some good shopping done and discovered a taste for wine (ironically after I come back from France!!). my other housemates arrived (Hazel and Rose) and we had some good housebonding time.
Since then I've now had two full weeks back. Already fairly heavily worked, but I'm actually quite enjoying it so far, and the prospect of working fro a real purpose and having some pride in what I have done is quite heartening. I'm even giving up a trip home at Reading Week in order to stay and work - weird!!
Have however done a fair amount of socialising too (all work and no play etc etc) so my life isn't entirely boring :P
Am also trying to put a lot into my church and my relationship with God, which a) haven't really done much if anything about this last year, and b) just haven't ever really taken very seriously. This is I think due to certain reasons that have now been taken care of. And I'm a lot happier. But don't worry - I'm not a 'crazy Christian' person :D
So that's really it so far. I'll try and keep this updated when life is a little bit more interesting; I'd rather not keep updates on exactly how much work I've done and what each and every time!
Nielle xxxxx
