Waiting to hear where I'll be going...

I'm writing my first blog here. I thought I'd set one of these up for when I go to France in September, but thought I might as well start now!

So I've applied to the British Council to be an English Language Assistant, and I'm waiting for them to get back to me. I told them where I want to go in France... Montpellier, right in the south - because it's HOT. I'll love it. I hope my friends Jo and Olly will be nearby, we'll have fun together. Playing in the sunshine and soaking up the france vibes. We'll come back so drenched in french that we will practically BE french. At least, that is the plan!

I should hear after Easter where I've been placed.

I hope I get a good bunch of students who want to learn, and that I can build some real relationships over there - that I'll have guts to step out of my comfort zones. It's cool to think that I'm praying for people I haven't yet met, but will do so soon and by this time next year, they might even belike old friends to me! It's all very scary and exciting and sad and happy at the same time. If I dwell on what I'm leaving behind it only makes me sad, so I will just look onwards and upwards!

I as talking to a friend of mine who pointed out that 9 months is a significant amount of time. It will signify a new life - a time of being shaped, changed, challenged. I'll be growing up so much - learning about independance, culture, who I am, what I am, why I am, what I have to give... I will have a lot of time to think, so I hope I will have a lot to say too! Then I will come back a new person. All fresh and prepared for whatever comes next! ...

I am afraid. I am vulnerable. I am confused. I will be okay! I will be strong. I will do it !!!

Thanks for reading. When I hear any news I'll post it on here.

xx