I can't believe that on Tuesday it will be my one-year anniversary of arriving here (although I guess technically I should count the time I went back to be in Ange's wedding, except that was such a whirlwind 4 days I don't really count it!) For the past couple of days I've been doing the "Last year at this time I was........" thing. We all do it I think, and I think we all sort of beat ourselves up for it. There's something almost magical about that one year bit. Last May 27th Andrea, John, Qu-Li, Chris, Cecelia, Meredith and I had one last dinner together at Ethiopia House (and one last coffee ceremony - Andrea's favourite!) It was a great night. I still have the card here with me!
It seems strange that in 4 short days when I think "Last year at this time I was..." I will have been in England. It's a funny feeling - it makes me unsure of whether I want to dance with joy for having made it this long, or cry...
I have a perfect picture to add but I don't think I can post photos to your blog, Jo
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We're looking at another Ethiopia House 'ceremony' soon. So sad to see more of the old HG go. ho hum...
But it's a good way of sending people off on their merry way, I think. :)
I do the year thing too, occasionally. It's weird to think about it when you're doing the same thing year in and year out. Last time this year, I was doing pretty much the same thing. Maybe it's time for a change...
Keep us posted ;)
Dree
If you want to email it to me, I can probably add it!
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