I’m sitting in our office thinking about Valentine’s day tomorrow. So I have decided to share with you all the things I love about being here in South Africa!…
1. I love waking up at 5 AM and the sun already shining!
2. I love propper South African braais! [Barbecues but way better!]
3. I love getting e mails! It’s so exciting!
4. I love traditional African singing. It always makes me smile!
5. I love hearing the crickets chirping in the evening.
7. I love getting excited about talking to my family, friends and especially Michael!
8. I love the following conversation that almost takes place as a greeting.
Me: [to a local] Hi.
Local: I’m fine thanks and you?
9. I love being able to do so many new things I wouldn’t normally do in the UK.
10. I really love making you all jealous at our beautiful sunshine!!
So there you are! I’m feeling so full of love right now. I just read a quote about you can’t really love without giving part of yourself. And that’s so true! Africa will certainly be keeping a part of me here. And I will definitely be bringing part of Africa back to England! Hmmm… Maybe I will need a new suitcase afterall…
Glad to hear you’re not too upset about spending Valentines day away. Make sure you don’t leave too much of yourself back in Africa, There won’t be enough Nicola to go round us all here at home.
Comment by Joy — 13 February, 2009 @ 2:11 pm
Hi Nicola.
Met your Mum and Dad today and they told me about this site.
Just spent the last 2 and half hours reading through everything, laughing and crying in places. You always were an inspiration to all who surrounded you and certainly taught me what sort of teacher I wanted to be. I never will forget the boat or the windsurfing at Stubbers.
You write beautifully, conveying your thoughts, sharing the blessings you are receiving and helping to give with humility and a peacefullness for all of those who read your words. Please keep posting as I now look forward to hearing how this journey continues. It is clear from the comments added that God has surrounded you with many loving and caring people.
As for the “chunking in division” (September 08) just think how tricky it must be to teach it.
Lots of love
Becky M (used to be B)
Comment by Becky — 19 February, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
Boo! I haven’t been on here for a while, so I’ve just been catching up with all your adventures. Still very jealous of you, especially with all that sunshine!!
Glad it’s all still going so well. What an amazing experience! I bet part of you doesn’t want to come home, but it will be lovely to see you again when you do, and to hear all about your trip.
With love and hugs,
Cathy
Comment by Cathy — 19 February, 2009 @ 7:45 pm