Ok- remember how all my posts start with an apology about how long is been since I last posted? Well, this one isn't going to break the cycle.
I'm sorry it's been a while- there have been some serious decisions and loads of stuff going on. Saying goodbye to all the CNETs (and our social network of friends) made for a difficult end to May. See the picture of Matt and Jacqui (who are now somewhere between Kuala Lumpur and Boston) and Sean (who, having returned from Russia has left again for Shanghai). We had Sean over for a few dinners- he's here enjoying Fish Tacos with Brett.
I made the transition back to the Chatteris office in early June. I was surprised how much I missed the kids immediately. They made me feel so loved.
With the return to the office came the time to make some serious decisions about next year. I flipped and flopped this way and that, knowing that Brett was thinking that December was his goal to move home. At one point, it even looked like the continuation of our program with my school depended only on me staying for next year- luckily that no longer looks to be the case. In the end, I made the decision to finish with Chatteris in June.
This decision leaves me content in that I know that going home and starting a career in US education, but I'm stuck with some seriously conflicting feelings for now! I find myself looking forward to home more than I have since being here- everything in each day reminds me of something I want to do- or someone I'm really excited to see. Yet looking forward to home means leaving Brett here for now, and I dread the day we have to part for a while. (To the HK readers- please invite Brett out for dinner when I'm gone!)
I have a very promising opportunity back home, but because it's still uncertain, I'm afraid to mention it here for fear it falls through- but I promise I will let you know when things are for sure. I'm headed home in ONE WEEK. I'll be busy with interviews and settling in to life in a place with hot water, reliable meat and veggies that can be eaten fresh! I'm sure it will feel too good to be true at first.
August will find me visiting family I haven't seen in a year! Which feels unheard of to me! I cannot wait to spend time learning more about cooking (thanks to Brett and his "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" Cookbook collection birthday gift!) Perhaps he's hoping to come home to a girlfriend who can whip up a batch of Croissants and Chocolate Souffle for Christmas! I want to read! And enjoy myself.
I know that there are going to be things about Hong Kong I'll miss. I'm trying to take photos of more "everyday" things I don't really think about as much here.
So - To some, I'll be seeing you soon. To others- thanks for the ride.
Dear Hong Kong,
It's been a pleasure knowing you.
Emily
CAN'T WAITTTTTTT
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