Sorry It's been so long...I have loads to tell you all...

Hello everyone,
Sorry it's been about three weeks, but I've been so busy.
Well first off, I'm sick again, they tell me it's a sinus infection (Fun...). I'm over the worst and was back on my feet today after two days stuck in my tiny room (as to contain the infection I'm told, is it not contain already? in my bleeding head, lord help me.)Although I did finish one book and started another one, so I guess I can't be mad, Silke is like temp mother, and thank god she tells you to drink your tea and stay in bed (otherwise I wouldn't...).
So second thing: Last week I got very lucky and on my day off joined the wonderful class 7 for a day trip to Bristol to see the S.S. Great Britain.
I had so much fun with them all just exploring the old ship and taking loads of photo's. All together it was Pankaj (their teacher, and the worlds most awesome at that.) David Jones (Welsh, Awesome, the woodwork teacher and the driver + tour guide for the day, bless him.) Ryan, Afsarah, George, Kathryn, Anna, Paula (our new co worker, but only here till December 14Th) and I. It was a great group and the day turned out beautiful, and I was so glad I spent the day with them all.


Class 7:



Fourth thing, and the most important, today is THANKSGIVING.
OK so I had the best day ever, I got up early feeling much better, had a nice big cup of coffee and some Swiss Muesli. Then Tracy showed up about half nine and we started cooking. I must say it was really the best day off Ive had so far, it was Anna (sike's daughter and now a very good friend)Tracy and I all the kitchen for three and a half hours straight. We made Turkey (of course) gravy, Grandmas Cornbread Stuffing (which I made all by myself.) green beans, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes (with Cream cheese, mmmm yummy) rosemary carrots, and red cabbage salad. It was such a nice meal, and I don't think I've ate that much in the past two months. It was a U.S. Thanksgiving with an English Twist, and the stuffing was the best part, everyone loved it and I was so happy because I had to improvise with the cornbread (bloody Tescos doesn't know what cornmeal is.). In the end it worked and I was very pleased with myself, the whole meal was a success really thanks to Tracy and Anna.
Etta came to lunch as well, and she was born in the states and knows what it's like to miss you family at this time and brought me some beautiful white roses as a thanks for making a "wonderful" meal. It was nice to share a family tradition with other, and to share it with someone who understood it as well, so I had a wonderful mini Thanksgiving. Although I with I was there today with everyone I love and miss so much , but I don't think I shall ever forget this, because it's the first year I made my own Thanksgiving meal, Turkey and all.
So I hope everyone is having a lovely day, enjoying each others company, good food and laughter. I decided that this year I'm grateful for the love and support my family has provided me with while I'm over here, and that with out them I would not be here. So a very huge thank you to my large and loving family back home, I miss you all.



The Fiest:



The Stuffing I made...mmmm...Yummmy!


Don't you just want to eat it?!



So I also had a nice weekend, Heath was back in town so we all went to Bristol Saturday night to go clubbing. For those who don't know who Heath is he is the son of the house parents from Thornbury Park. He is crazy, but way awesome and a blast to be with, so you can see why we had to go out?. It was a great night, and we went to this tiny Greek pub on Park Street, and danced the night away, it was a wonderful night and it was so nice to get out after two weeks of straight work.
I took so nice photos of Anna (the German one and also a great new friend) and I :



So other then my annoying cold that is slowly going away, Ive been great. The past three weeks have been very enjoyable and the next holidays are just around the corner.
The weather is mostly cloudy and rainy, but other days it's sunny and clear and frost covers the ground. On these days I walk with Joe to town all bundled up in my warm jacket and my hands shoved into fuzzy gloves, it's nice to get out and get a bit of fresh air.

The Feild I see out my bedroom window...all frosty!



Well I got to go, but I hope you are all in good health and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Miss you all very much,
Kisses to my friends and family
Cheers,
Ilaria

P.S. I also forgot to mention that Me and Joe are getting on great, not yet smooth as honey but getting there. We go for walks to town, chat, watch movies, and even bake beautiful cakes, he really is one of the most clever kids here!