Episode five - Dhaka

Greetings from Dhaka!

You'll all be happy to know that Dad and I arrived safely in Dhaka. Also, during our tour on our first day, we fund the 'Australia Shop' and I'm pleased to note that the tim-tam consumption in our apartment is only sitting at 4!

It is so humid here. In Australia, when it's hot, usually you can go fid a tree to sit under, and you can escape for a while. That's definitely not the case over here! even inside, unless you've got AC running, it's hot and humid and (especially those from colder countries like Canada and the UK) unbearable. It's too dissimilar to that really muggy part of summer in sydney...

Well, this is short and sweet!

Talk soon!

kim xox

Episode Four - Sydney

Well, my bags are almost packed, I've picked my 'books for the plane' and unfortunately, I've had to start saying my goodbyes. Saying farewell really kicks you up the backside, honestly! I feel like all I've done for the last two weeks is work, catch up with people, say goodbye and sleep! I think that's just about all I'm capable of at the moment!

I can't believe I fly out on Wednesday! That's just way too soon for my liking! I've still got so much to do, like organise travel insurance, finish packing, pick out what western clothes I need to take, cleanse my house (that's right, our house needs more of a cleanse than a clean... scary thought!) and get ready to shatter my heart into a million pieces between Sunday and Wednesday. I think I've bitten off far more than I can evidently chew!

One of the biggest things freaking me out at the moment is the fact that I'm actually going to be a teacher. Yes, that's what I studied to be, yes, I'm trained. But oh my goodness, I feel so unprepared! I guess I'll just try my hardest and let God do the rest!

I'm hopign to provide you with one more update before I leave Sydney, but in the event that that doesn't happen, so long for now dear friends! See you in Bangladesh!

Episode Three - Sydney (for 22 more days!)

The count-down is well and truly on, and the tears are remaining at bay!! This time, in 22 days, I'll be in the air, reading and crossing my fingers for a few good in-flight movies!!

I have been really blessed lately, everyone is being so supportive and generous. I visited my favourite Prac school last week and shared my journey with the children, and their true hearts, questions and love were so wonderful, and it was simply Divine to see most of the kids I'd taught on my various visits. My (now) year 5 and 6 girls were such sweethearts, and for a short time, I wished I could just stay with them! I grew so much as a teacher when I was teaching that group, and I think in some ways, I will always consider them to be my first class.

I only have two weeks left of work, which is both exciting and sad at the same time. Yes, I understand that it's just a supermarket job, not exactly a career for a primary teacher, but I've worked there for over 6 years, and (most of) the people I work with are more than just colleagues, they are my friends, and people who have put up with grumpy customers and bad management alongside me!

I'm treasuring every bit of time I have with my family at the moment, I even went for a sleep-over at my grandparents place with my Auntie, and it was so much fun! I'm hoping to fit in at least one more before I leave!

On the visa front, everything is up and running! Unfortunately, the consulate here in Australia doesn't accept any type of visa payment except bank cheques (as opposed to personal cheques), but onca Dad obtains those either today or tomorrow, we'll be able to procede with the applications (after a long wait, kindly produced by the Bangladesh Government!!). Another blessing is that i've been assured that it will only take 7 working days to process everything, so I'm hopefull that everything will be planned a week before we leave.

Thank you all for your support!
Love and hugs,
Kim xox