Well finally got this silly thing to work! There are pictures along the left side of the page and some in the middle! Today is my day off so I slept in, had a late breakfast and now I'm about to go out into town to do a bit of shopping, I really need an alarm clock! I hope everyone is doing great, it was so nice to talk to everyone at my house the other night, I miss you all very much and think of Seattle often:)
xoxoox
Ilaria
P.S. If people are interested in sending me a letter please do!
Park Lodge
Sheiling School
Park Road
Thornbury
Bristol
Enlgand
BS35 1HW
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Ok finally some photos!
Well I finally figure out how to use the Internet here!! I also can upload my photos on the computer as well!
So its the weekend, and so far busy but fun! Last night a bunch of co worker and I went to the Pub and danced, it was so nice to just relax and do something fun! I really feel like I'm starting to fit in at last!:)
I also forgot to mention that last Sunday I went to Wales!!!! It was so beautiful, I saw a castle (for the first time!) and went on a beautiful hike up to a place called Sugarloaf, it was so windy that as we climbed to the top it became difficult to walk(there are pictures below!) I also went to a very tiny church that was built in the 12Th century but the local village at the time! The tomb stones around the church were so old that the writing had washed away, it was so cool to see though:)
Tonight in about an hour we are having a Bonn fire at the farm, so that should be fun, and there is also another new co worker who arrived two days ago, so maybe I will get too chat with him (although he is also German:)
well love you all and stay tuned for more news and photos!
xoxox
ok so Im having photo problems you will have to wait till tomorrow:) sorry!
So its the weekend, and so far busy but fun! Last night a bunch of co worker and I went to the Pub and danced, it was so nice to just relax and do something fun! I really feel like I'm starting to fit in at last!:)
I also forgot to mention that last Sunday I went to Wales!!!! It was so beautiful, I saw a castle (for the first time!) and went on a beautiful hike up to a place called Sugarloaf, it was so windy that as we climbed to the top it became difficult to walk(there are pictures below!) I also went to a very tiny church that was built in the 12Th century but the local village at the time! The tomb stones around the church were so old that the writing had washed away, it was so cool to see though:)
Tonight in about an hour we are having a Bonn fire at the farm, so that should be fun, and there is also another new co worker who arrived two days ago, so maybe I will get too chat with him (although he is also German:)
well love you all and stay tuned for more news and photos!
xoxox
ok so Im having photo problems you will have to wait till tomorrow:) sorry!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Hello From Jolly old England!
Hello everyone!!
It was so great to read all of your sweet messages you wrote! I miss you all very much, and hope you are all doing well!
Today is my first day off ( I get one every Thursday:) and I got to sleep in! I was a bit bummed though because it was wet and cold out when I woke up:( But now the sun is out at last!
My flight here was very excellent, but the bus rides very difficult because I had so much stuff, thank the lord there were very nice people along the way who helped me! I arrived in Thornbury very tired but excited,I first met Sabina and Jana (Pronounced Yana) both co workers, blond and German! I like them both very much, although there English is not so good:)I live with Sabina, Jana, and Manuell (not sure I spelled that right)who are my co workers and all three are German!! I also live with Sylka (my house mother, also German) Bob (her Husband), and
Then there are THE CHILDREN, which I must tell you about!
Shamick:
I met him first and does he like to talk! He is originally from India, but moved here when he was born. He usually is good, but gets nervous easily, likes to copy other children and hates bed time. He is so funny though and always makes me laugh, he like to ask you if you are "goofy?" I always say " No Shamick, I'm Minnie Mouse, are you Goofy?" this makes him laugh, he always says "no of course not!".
Isabella:
She has very little forms of communication, but make certain noises, and gestures to get our attention. We are trying to get her to say more words, and to be more polite. We always ask her " Bella happy?" if she says "happy!" we know its a good day!
Joseph:
He never comes out of his room unfortunately, and hates school! I have only seen him twice and Sylka usually works with him.
I hope to be able to work with him soon!
THE HOUSE:
It is very nice, and other then the occasional disruptions from the children, is very orderly. My room is very small but nice, and I finally put some pictures up on my walls.I have tiny bed that likes to squeak a lot, and a good sized desk!I also have a room key, and my room is locked at all times. I also have some very ugly black crawly friends who like my room as well ( Kali don't worry I killed them!)
Mom don't worry I have plenty of time to get ready in the morning, I only need about 15-30 min!
We have three meals a day together,and we all help to prepare the meals and to clean up afterwords. We only have to make breakfast and dinner, lunch is cooked for us, and is the best meal of the day! We eat very well here, we get a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits from the garden, which is beautiful and looks like the one from the Secret garden! We also get really good milk from the farm down the road, which I love to visit every day with the children after school! They have horses, big cows,chickens, ducks, baby and momma pigs, and a new baby calf only ONE day old ( Kali, Noah and Mason you would love the farm so much!).
SCHOOL:
Well I have only been in the school for three days, but its the best part so far! I love the children very much, even when I get frustrated. I have been working with the Senior class the most and Oliver is my favorite. He is the least motivated by far, he always asks " We go home now?" or the most obvious " Ilaria's here!" he is so sweet even if he never likes to work. Many of the children are sweet , friendly and get work done, you just have to help them along!
MY CO WORKERS:
Well I like my co workers, its just....their all GERMAN!!! Seriously, Garima I think I live with more Germans then you! All except, me, and two other girls, one from India and the other is from Brazil. I at first felt very sad and missed being able to speak English the way I do at home (still do sometimes) but now its ok...when they realize there speaking German and apologize. Daniel is another favorite...he makes me laugh so much just by the questions he asks me. When he first met me, he asked if I drove a Hummer?...what?! then If my dad had a shot gun (hahahaha! sorry about that daddy! I told him NO though!)also if I had a big house, and if I had a big sweet 16!! I Told him to stop watching M.T.V and that I have a very normal family! He told me that he likes me very much because " I'm not so American".I am finally starting to feel like I fit in, and can actually sleep through the night (at last!).
I really feel like I'm slowly making connections with the children and my other co workers.
Sorry for such a long post, I just have so much to tell you all!
I hope I answered most of your questions...send me a comment if not!
I also would love to know how things at home are going, school, work etc...
I miss and love you all very much, I got to get going I'm going to try and walk around Thornbury before it starts to rain again!
I love and miss you all very much!
P.S. Pictures are on the way!
It was so great to read all of your sweet messages you wrote! I miss you all very much, and hope you are all doing well!
Today is my first day off ( I get one every Thursday:) and I got to sleep in! I was a bit bummed though because it was wet and cold out when I woke up:( But now the sun is out at last!
My flight here was very excellent, but the bus rides very difficult because I had so much stuff, thank the lord there were very nice people along the way who helped me! I arrived in Thornbury very tired but excited,I first met Sabina and Jana (Pronounced Yana) both co workers, blond and German! I like them both very much, although there English is not so good:)I live with Sabina, Jana, and Manuell (not sure I spelled that right)who are my co workers and all three are German!! I also live with Sylka (my house mother, also German) Bob (her Husband), and
Then there are THE CHILDREN, which I must tell you about!
Shamick:
I met him first and does he like to talk! He is originally from India, but moved here when he was born. He usually is good, but gets nervous easily, likes to copy other children and hates bed time. He is so funny though and always makes me laugh, he like to ask you if you are "goofy?" I always say " No Shamick, I'm Minnie Mouse, are you Goofy?" this makes him laugh, he always says "no of course not!".
Isabella:
She has very little forms of communication, but make certain noises, and gestures to get our attention. We are trying to get her to say more words, and to be more polite. We always ask her " Bella happy?" if she says "happy!" we know its a good day!
Joseph:
He never comes out of his room unfortunately, and hates school! I have only seen him twice and Sylka usually works with him.
I hope to be able to work with him soon!
THE HOUSE:
It is very nice, and other then the occasional disruptions from the children, is very orderly. My room is very small but nice, and I finally put some pictures up on my walls.I have tiny bed that likes to squeak a lot, and a good sized desk!I also have a room key, and my room is locked at all times. I also have some very ugly black crawly friends who like my room as well ( Kali don't worry I killed them!)
Mom don't worry I have plenty of time to get ready in the morning, I only need about 15-30 min!
We have three meals a day together,and we all help to prepare the meals and to clean up afterwords. We only have to make breakfast and dinner, lunch is cooked for us, and is the best meal of the day! We eat very well here, we get a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits from the garden, which is beautiful and looks like the one from the Secret garden! We also get really good milk from the farm down the road, which I love to visit every day with the children after school! They have horses, big cows,chickens, ducks, baby and momma pigs, and a new baby calf only ONE day old ( Kali, Noah and Mason you would love the farm so much!).
SCHOOL:
Well I have only been in the school for three days, but its the best part so far! I love the children very much, even when I get frustrated. I have been working with the Senior class the most and Oliver is my favorite. He is the least motivated by far, he always asks " We go home now?" or the most obvious " Ilaria's here!" he is so sweet even if he never likes to work. Many of the children are sweet , friendly and get work done, you just have to help them along!
MY CO WORKERS:
Well I like my co workers, its just....their all GERMAN!!! Seriously, Garima I think I live with more Germans then you! All except, me, and two other girls, one from India and the other is from Brazil. I at first felt very sad and missed being able to speak English the way I do at home (still do sometimes) but now its ok...when they realize there speaking German and apologize. Daniel is another favorite...he makes me laugh so much just by the questions he asks me. When he first met me, he asked if I drove a Hummer?...what?! then If my dad had a shot gun (hahahaha! sorry about that daddy! I told him NO though!)also if I had a big house, and if I had a big sweet 16!! I Told him to stop watching M.T.V and that I have a very normal family! He told me that he likes me very much because " I'm not so American".I am finally starting to feel like I fit in, and can actually sleep through the night (at last!).
I really feel like I'm slowly making connections with the children and my other co workers.
Sorry for such a long post, I just have so much to tell you all!
I hope I answered most of your questions...send me a comment if not!
I also would love to know how things at home are going, school, work etc...
I miss and love you all very much, I got to get going I'm going to try and walk around Thornbury before it starts to rain again!
I love and miss you all very much!
P.S. Pictures are on the way!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
What I will be doing and what Im looking forward to!
Well Im about to leave for England in 2 1/2 days!!! Wow thats so soon!! Im so excited, I have never in my whole life made this big of a decision I feel so confident in my choice, and I am proud of myself for taking control of my life.
Im going to be living in the south of England in the beautiful, very Jane Austin, and extremely small town of Thornbury!
While there I will be volunteering at the Sheiling school, its a school for special needs children that is Steiner based. So I should feel right at home with all there Waldorf ways!
I love working with children, so this seemed like such a perfect opportunity for me! I will be there for 11 months, and I hope to learn a lot about myself and others! I look at this journey to come as a thrilling life changing experience, that I will never forget. So as much as I will miss everyone ( I hope you know who you are ) I need to do this so that I can grow and find out more about the world around me!
I will be updating my blog weekly, so stay tuned for photo's and to see what I'm up to!
I love you all!
-Ilaria
Im going to be living in the south of England in the beautiful, very Jane Austin, and extremely small town of Thornbury!
While there I will be volunteering at the Sheiling school, its a school for special needs children that is Steiner based. So I should feel right at home with all there Waldorf ways!
I love working with children, so this seemed like such a perfect opportunity for me! I will be there for 11 months, and I hope to learn a lot about myself and others! I look at this journey to come as a thrilling life changing experience, that I will never forget. So as much as I will miss everyone ( I hope you know who you are ) I need to do this so that I can grow and find out more about the world around me!
I will be updating my blog weekly, so stay tuned for photo's and to see what I'm up to!
I love you all!
-Ilaria
Friday, September 7, 2007
England here I come!
Well, Im still in Washington...not that I don't love it here! I was just hoping to be in England by now, Damn British airlines! I had a couple hick-ups along the way. Now everything is just peachy, I have my visa ( at last!) and a plane ticket that I get to use on September 14th! Last week my lovely friends and family threw me a great little going away party! I had such a wonderful time, although it was hard to say goodbye to everyone (next week will be even harder!).
I love and will miss you all so much!
I love and will miss you all so much!
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