A few months ago I was longing to leave Germany. Although that desire clearly had something to do with ending an eight-year relationship, it also had a lot to do with the weather! I was just daydreaming of beaches, picturing myself backpacking around NZ, pulling pints and picking fruit. It was fun to imagine the possibilities, but in reality I couldn’t afford to go anywhere for a while, so I figured I’d just stay put and save some pennies while grumbling my way through another cold dark wet winter in Bonn. I felt positive however, that there was something waiting for me, something I was destined to see or do. All my daydreams seemed unrealistic and I felt like I was being laughed at, as though something bigger than me and my tiny perspective was at work behind the scenes, smirking at me and my clichéd thoughts of escape. When I accepted the job in Batam it felt good. Unlike my previous daydreams, teaching in Indonesia had a weight to it, a purpose and a direction. I don’t know wh...
Wowzers!
ReplyDeleteLet me know when is good for ou this week.
Big celebrations are underfoot! xxx
We are excited for you too and more celebrations when you are over in September.. I think champagne is called for - don't you? xx
ReplyDeleteNatalie I am free - can't eat or drink with you but I'm free. I must see you before you leave! xxx
ReplyDeleteAnd yes Karen, I definitely think champagne is called for! :)