Flying Kiwi: Plodding on

I am known for not having the greatest sense of the passage of time. Thus my nickname 'last-minute-Helen'. Knowing this about myself helps me to combat my tendency to not get things done until the last moment.....but honestly I do work better under pressure. So this coming few months will be very efficient as many things are going to pile up and clamour for my attention....namely the Russian trip (darn little things called visas), next DTS, this DTS's end, plus all the other little base administration things that end up in my corner because we lack an office person. Not to mention my new evolving role in the University of the Nations promoting and expansion in Northern Europe (golly gosh that sounds important and impressive, should get that printed on business cards).

Another exciting thought that Mum and Dad will arrive in Europe for their three-month trip in the end of April and will start off with a visit to Borgen so see my little corner of the globe in full colour. FUN!!! Dad wants to go snowmobiling and it is my duty and obligation to go with him.....ohhh i feel the need for speed even now calling me.

Anyways....had practise being a 'mum' this week looking after a 10 and 8 year old for a week while their parents were away teaching. They were great and I enjoyed the time....and now I will also enjoy (with greater appreciation) the joy of sleeping in tomorrow morning in my own bed - child free.

The DTS is very busy on outreach in Kautokeino (Sami village further North-east from here) with lots of youth work. They will then continue outreach in Russia from the end of January until mid-march. I will plan....I mean I AM planning, to visit them in mid-February so I look forward to seeing them then!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TEAM!

Have a look at their blogsite so you can see for yourself what they are up to.

This school I have not taken so many photos so here are a few taken by the students over the lecture phase.