As the delivery guy left he said, "Cheers." I said, "Cheers" in return. Then got teary-eyed. That's the first time I said it, and I said it without thinking. I love the all-purpose word, and am glad I got to use it without feeling self-conscious.
I'm so psyched about going home, and hope the trip is eventful. Yep, eventful--but in a good way of course. I'll never forget the young Mormon missionaries on the way to the UK. Hope I have something fun to write about on the way home.
Had a delicious farewell lunch with a colleague. He gave me a series of placemats from the group. I'd expressed a desire for some UK placemats because they're unlike the ones we have back home. Instead of cloth or plastic, they are hard material with a cork backing, almost like a trivet. How thoughtful that someone paid attention to something I wanted. Very sweet.
I told Simon that I think one of the reasons the company may have asked me to take this job is that they knew I would bond with the people and the company. I feel like one of them. And that's a good feeling.
Someone gave me a refrigerator magnet from the place I love in Wales. Someone else gave me stretchable frogs. They are really cool and will be fun to play with.
My flat is now like an extended stay hotel suite. But that's good. Tonight was easy. Even though the kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, I'm ordered Chinese. This local place has a great variety of vegetarian options and I was dying to try the hot and sour soup. That's rare to find a veg version. Everything tasted superb. Spring rolls, hot and sour soup, and sweet and sour tofu/vegetables.
Played online Scrabble, finished packing, and watched Big Brother. Now that’s what I call a relaxing evening. I went to bed at 11 and am getting up at 5.
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