01 September 2012
Birthday Card from Sis...
So...today marks three months since I arrived back in Scotland. I have 3 to go. But right now, I'm on holiday! Yes, I have been working so much and it was my time to have a week off. This morning I took the ferry from Iona to Mull, and then the bus across Mull to the other ferry...which took me to Oban and then got on the train...to Crianlarich...
I can't tell you how insane it was to plan a vacation when you are living in the place you usually go. Changed my perspective entirely. For the first time I had absolutely no clue where to go! And I was way too tired to really enjoy the search. Once I found this place though, I was excited to "get away." I did find the "crowds" a little much in Oban. Funny, right?
So, here I am, after some tea and chips in the bar...ready to get on here again.
I've been experiencing so many things I can't really put into words. I'm also starting to think about the future...I knew I would have to eventually. Although, I still have a fair bit of time here to go, thank goodness!
I've met so many amazing souls...and said goodbye (another group of lovelies is leaving this week while I'm away).
I've done so many random things:
Seen Tibetan Monks dance and a popular Scottish Singer at the village hall...
Danced at discos (one in fancy dress) at the village hall...
Gone to Zumba...also at the village hall (and once at the fire station! The truck had to be moved out :)...
Celebrated a birthday (34!)...
Danced on the North Beach and then during a service in the abbey (on my birthday)...
Prepared food in the kitchen with the most amazing kitchen team (I know I haven't written much about being in there, but I will. It was exactly what I'd hoped it would be. I'm moving into other departments now)...
I've read during services and really enjoyed it...
I sing almost every week with the staff choir...
I've gone on long walks with other vollies to various places on Iona and Mull...
I've had countless amazing conversations with people from all over...
Inside the card. Very True...
I'm also knitting a scarf...Something I like working on while hanging out in the vollie lounge at home...
I've gone through every emotion more than once. Iona isn't just a thin place...it's a deep one too...
And now it's time for rest.
XO