I officially finish my contract today (even though I have not taught for 4 days) and I confess it is a day of mixed emotions: happiness to be embarking on a new adventure but a tinge of sadness at having to say farewell to some of my new found friends.

But today is also a very special day on a personal level. 10 years ago on this day my father was taken from us but it still feels like yesterday. So today I am dedicating my blog to my father who I hope is proud of my achievements.

Message to Dad
I wish I had a telephone to heaven so I could hear your voice again. I am thinking of you today but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are my memories and a picture of you in a frame.

Please take the time to think of the ones you love and live life to the fullest....we never know when our time is up and who wants to go out with regrets!

Bye for now. xx