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| 2nd July 2009 Amanda | - From: que pasa en sevilla?! read on...! Hi Heidi! This may be a little weird, but I am a student at Hollins University who just got back from studying abroad in Sevilla, and I enjoyed your blog thoroughly! I was in Sevilla for most of the things you wrote about actually. I miss it a lot. I actually have a question for you. Are you just travelling around the world teaching English through contract jobs? It's an idea I've played with but I wasn't sure if it was possible. I really want to go into the JET program and wondered if that was how you had visited Japan.... If it's okay I would love to add you on FB and check out some of your pics! Thanks so much for the great blog! Amanda |
| 17th May 2009 Helen | How much have I missed - From: que pasa en sevilla?! read on...! Oh my godness Miss Price, You have a fella!!! I am so sorry I lost touch for a while (well quite a while). So busy with uni, work and being a granny, I just dont have time for anything! I have now caught up,you sound very happy and enjoying yourself per usual(nasty toe business though) Your man looks very dishy well done! I will keep up to date now, speak soon Love hel XXX |
| 15th September 2008 helen | - From: only one week left in espana... Hi The photos are still black, your lucky I have to live with a teenager, they are hard work. I am glad I don't work with them. I think you should go to kenya or some where like that. Maybe you could start up your own school in a poor country! You must be back home now and ready for your next adventure. I am back to uni soon, work is fine just getting back into the swing of things. The new nursery/reception building is lovely I have asked if we can have their toilets up the top end. Mrs Hicks is still golly goshing every where! Tracey has scared a child already, bless her and we just keep gaining more and more kids. Dylan sat up on saturday for the first time, he is 5 months now. His so big and cheeky and has me wrapped round his little finger. Oh well I must go to bed. Speak soon take care love helen. xxx |
| 15th September 2008 Helen | - From: san sebastian weekend Hi, I would enjoy the photos more if I could see them! All I am getting is a black box. You lot are worse than the kids for being naughty. Eleri asked the kids in assembly which teacher is naughty and they answered Mrs Clifton would you believe that! I was so embarrased. I am just catching up with your news, I have been very busy. Sounds like you are having so much fun bit worried about your teenage counciling, the poor boy was destrought. right I am going to carry on reading the rest of your news. Bye for now.xxx |
| 9th August 2008 Laura | Dancing whale! - From: kyoto girly weekend with laura loo and mindy mo Heidi san! I think you are exagerating when you say the WHOLE hostel was shaking. You make me sound like a japanese whale kill! I'll have you all know Im like a ballerina on tracing paper! Light and graceful. |
| 8th August 2008 Lesley | - From: time flies when you´re having fun Hola Heidi I was just enjoying a rare moment on the computer when Katie's not on it and I thought "I wonder what Heidi is doing" when I was skipping through my e-mails. Caramba! In Spain - how wonderful. Sounds like you're having a good time and pictures are beautiful. I'm enjoying a break from school, but have not gone away yet. Having a few days in North Wales at the end of August. Went to Dol-y-Moch again in July - it was brill. Sad to say bye to the Year 6s though. Keep up the good times Heidi. Adios - hasta la vista - Lesley x |
| 29th July 2008 helen | - From: new bunch of terrors Hi, I thought you wasn't drinking ever again. It sounds like your having fun and getting paid for it AGAIN! We have our own Forest School classroom now so me and trace have spent 2 days in the hols making it look fantastic, you would be impressed! Vik and Dil have been here today, we are taking them to the seaside on Tuesday just for the day. I have to go as the dog has farted and it really smells in here. speak later luv hel |
| 15th July 2008 shicks | - From: all my bags are packed , i'm ready to go... great to here from you again.Cant wait to here about some more adventures.Three more days and hols for us.x |
| 8th July 2008 helen | - From: beautiful burgos Hiya mate, It's your fan club, little old me, you were right I am the only one left. I have just caught up, is it only cov that is dirty because every photo is gorgeous. Sounds like your having fun and settled in already. Dylan is so big now, he weighs 14lb 2 and is nearly 12 weeks old. At work we all went to Warwick castle today, years 3,,4,5,6,. It was a really nice day. Year 6 have done there performance and it is stepping up day tomorrow. We have now finished uni until october but have essays to hand in by 21st july. I have finished 2 of them just got 1 left. Stay safe, enjoy and behave (haha) love helen your No1 fan |
| 26th May 2008 helen | - From: hanoi and halong bay - VIETNAM! That poor woman with the fruit I can't believe you didn't offer her a carrier bag. The traffic sounds scarey, good job you wasn't on your push bike after been to the pub! The views are amazing, if everything is cheap over there to us then why didn't you buy the boat? You could travel the world in a 180 days! Where are you going next? Enjo and try not to get run over or ripped off with fares. Love Helen xxx |
| 9th May 2008 sandra | - From: TOKYO! You are having so much fun and visited so many great places.The bike ride looked a bit worrying though.Still eating all the time i see.No news my end i went out with Deb and Anne this week.Anne is enjoying her time at home.I should be back at work soon.Time for coffee take care xSandra |
| 30th April 2008 helen | - From: TOKYO! I was wandering about the flowers as you don't seem a flowery person. It's so beautiful over there. I don't really like the look of the food that much. You have been so many places and seen so much i'm so jealous. Keep safe and have fun love helen. |
| 15th April 2008 helen | - From: kyoto girly weekend with laura loo and mindy mo Oh the stories you will be able to tell to your grandchildren, talking of babies Vicky was due last Friday but we are still waiting. Sandra is poorly with a bad back and off work. Me and Trace have so much uni work to hand in by the end of April, we don't know what it's like to just sit and relax at the mo. Keep safe, enjoy your travels and have fun! Love helen xxx |
| 26th March 2008 helen | - From: i finally braved an onsen! hi mate just caught up my internet has been playing up. Can't believe you got naked never thought you would. Must have been very sad when you left but all the food and drink must of made you feel better. I thought you were coming home when you finished working, so when do you come back and have you thought about what you are going to do next? Enjoy your exploring speak soon. love hel xx |
| 18th March 2008 helen | - From: recent activities... You have the bug now sitting in trees wicked! Last few days at school then the hols. Well I will be writing 2 essays for uni. Vicky has 3 weeks left till the baby is due so I am trying to get my uni work done before that. It's Annes leaving do tmw she brought some bamboo plants for the forest as a leaving present, really nice of her so we decided that it will be a chill out corner named after anne. There was a party for key stage 1 staff today in the nurture room and someone held the food to ransom would you beleive it! haha What are you going to do when you leave Japan? When you get back come and see our forest and it will be because during the holidays 64 trees are being planted, you will not believe it used to be a field. Take care and enjo our last few days. love Helen xx |
| 14th March 2008 kevin | Hi Saucy!!!! - From: recent activities... Hello saucy, how are you ok I hope?. So your enjoying flowers , wait until sakura comes out it is beautifull, ask Japanese friends what sakura is ha ha ha . I the great journey is nearly at an end can`t believe you will come to England, bet you stay long. Well enjoy yourself and will speak to you soon. Regards Kevin x |
| 5th March 2008 helen | - From: yellow rain Hi you look so pretty in the photos and getting dressed sounds like when I got married being pampered not the extra padding as I showed off my curves. I can't believe you will be coming home soon, I suggest you come back to us but work with the older kids because then I would see and work with you again. We wouldn't have enough festivals for you though, what about a different country or could you go back there again. Be careful with toxic dust around we don't want you turning green. Make the most of your time there, have fun love helen xxx |
| 4th March 2008 sandra | - From: yellow rain The kimono suits you.You looked quite elegant.ha ha Katie Haynes mum was asking about you last week.How are you going to settle in England again after such an exotic life style.You have made so many new friends.Your nights will be taken up sending emails.What an experience yellow rain.Pity you didnt have a day off too.Keep visiting and sending phptos for us x |
| 3rd March 2008 Lesley | - From: turning japanese... Wow, you look fab in the kimono. Thanks for the super photos, especially the one with you and the (almost) naked men!!! Made Philippa and me smile! Keep the good times going. |
| 18th February 2008 helen | - From: Yet more Japanese festival fun! Hey I don't think much of your naked man he has a saggy cheek! Do they have a naked woman festival I could do with some cash and luck at the mo. I know your next job, a photographer. You need to sleep more you can't burn the candles at both ends. I would of kicked Matt of the bed though, your the lady after all. Life will seem so dull when you come home, we will have to invent some festivals like Naked men in the forest festival. Wonderful! Keep having fun, bed calls love helen xxx |
| 15th February 2008 sandra | - From: YUKI MATSURI! - Part 2 It gets better all that snow,sliding how great.Reminds me of the times when we had thick snow.Can understand you not wanting to leave the candles looked amazing-magical.Where yo next i cant wait have to be good to beet the ice sculptures.Whereever you go you have fans.Ive relaxed in the garden this week some days have been quite sunny.Carry on the good work and photos for us x |
| 15th February 2008 elaine | - From: YUKI MATSURI! - Part 2 Hi there, I admire you travelling and being a tourist on your own. The photos look great again. I think this is where your future lies - calendars, birthday cards etc. It makes me feel cold just looking at the ice but I agree they are some achievement. How different it looks at night with the candles! Waiting for the next installment. Best wishes from Elaine xx |
| 13th February 2008 helen | - From: YUKI MATSURI! - Part 1 I'mamazed you never got the fish out of the sculpture and ate it, you little piggy. Hey Sandras got a good idea I bet Wesley could sculpt Eygpt no probs. Vicky needs somewhere to live maybe they could make her a house, she is at mine at the moment while we are trying to find somewhere. I went to see the midwife with her and heard my grandchilds heartbeat so weird hearing someone elses baby but lovely to know that it is well. I am going now to do my work. bye! |
| 13th February 2008 helen | - From: YUKI MATSURI! - Part 2 It's not fair I want to be there. The slides sound so much fun but I do have our mud slide in Forest Schools, if it snows I will be well away. I went ice skating with Rhys yesterday but the ice was to slippy for me, Rhys is fantastic now he can do some wonderful things but I got jealous because I couldn't do them. Holidays and still have to go uni lots of work to do for the end of April and then exams in may, I know how the kids feel now having to do SATS. When I have loads of money like you teachers do I will go to Japan in Feb. Anyway essays need to be done speak soon love Helen |
| 13th February 2008 Lesley | - From: YUKI MATSURI! - Part 2 Hello Heidi - just been catching up on all your news since the New Year. The snow and ice festival looks absolutely wonderful! Makes me wish I could have a go - especially on the snow slide. It's half-term here at the moment - frosty in the morings but dry and sunny during the day. Sorry, have not been in touch. Have been reading your blog though when I can. Congratulations and well done for getting top marks for your teaching Thanks for all the super photos you send with your blog - I quite often call either Terry or Katie to come and have a look. Make sure you cram as much as you can into your remaining time in Japan. Love from Lesley x |
| 11th February 2008 sandra | - From: YUKI MATSURI! - Part 1 Wow how fantastic.What a sight in life form.Its a wonder your friends didnt go with you.The nearest i have to snow are the snowdrops in my garden,they do look good now.The patience you need to sculpture ice like those.Trace and Helen need blocks of ice for children to have a go in forest school.x |
| 6th February 2008 sandra | - From: exploring kashima Hi again i thought you were going to say you were cycling in the wrong direction.Pics are good not a piece of litter in sight.It has been cold here and lots of rain,ducks could swim in my garden last month.Cake fairy sends her love She will catch up when her computer is fixed.Hols for us next week.Wales beckens.Our anniversary tomorrow but we are celebrating at the weekend.Must go-in need of coffee xhave fun |
| 3rd February 2008 helen | - From: exploring kashima I still cannot believe how everything looks so beautiful over there. I also partied this weekend my stepsons 21st, it was a good night even better when his mates couldn't believe I was his stepmum, they said I didn't look old enough oh well some of us have it! Its really cold here so I can sympathise with you I think it will snow at easter. Bye for now love helen xx |
| 30th January 2008 elaine | - From: exploring kashima Can't be bad - mixing tourism, dancing and food - all the things you like. Have you been back to the hip-hop? Even I have been feeling the cold to-day! Had the Romans in visiting. One of the kiddies asked if they were real Romans - I said ' From 78A.D.? We'll soon find out.' I think they realised I was joking! Carry on having a great time. Elaine |
| 25th January 2008 sandra | - From: i've still got it! Zebra thats a new one.You will never get used to being back here a normal life again no celeb.Sudjat and Wesley asked about you today cant remember lessons but remember you.Fancy meeting person who took your job.It would have been much too quiet for you.x |
| 24th January 2008 helen | - From: i've still got it! Hi thats so wierd because katie dresses like a zebra also. only this morning i was asking her where her zebra top was. fancy having mobiles at 6 what will you do when you come back here and your not famous anymore. rhys is going dol-y-moch in may and sandra is right jacob looks such a cutie in his glasses.bless! having an early night tonight coffee then bed for me got forest school tomorrow bye for now love helen xx |
| 22nd January 2008 sandra | - From: My first Japanese purikura! Hope you enjoyed your dinner.When you come home you will be used to eating out you wont want to cook at all.It is Carls birthday todayso we went there tonight Jake looks so cute in his glasses.The girl does sound a bit odd but what do you expect knowing you.Time for bed see you x |
| 21st January 2008 helen | - From: My first Japanese purikura! Seriously worried about you mate! it will kill you when you come back to england to teach. how will you manage a whole week working? The girl sounds freaky try walking out the room every time she walks in. a woman at uni is driving me mad, has all these opinions but doesn't listen to anyone elses. she asked me question and when i was answering her she turned and spoke to someone else i was fuming and the people on my table knew it as i slammed my things. my step son is moving into my house in the next week or so. get rid of one gain one. Vik is really big now i felt the baby move last week not long now. you should go ice skating my Rhys goes every week he loves it. homework calls be good love helen xx |
| 17th January 2008 helen | - From: Happy Birthday, Laura san! Yeh come on show us the video! That dress is way too short Miss Price. I wud expect nothing less than full marks Well Done! I am just about to hand in my first essay for uni soooo scarey! Adam Os told me today his dog got divorced from his mum and has left the house and the adams family have a pet spider it came in the bedroom and won't leave. There loopy nothing changes. Have fun keep eating Luv Helen xxx |
| 15th January 2008 sandra | - From: Happy Birthday, Laura san! Well done you ,I know you wouldnt settle for anything less than excellent.Did your singing drive everyone away!!only joking.It looks like your having great fun.Most of our class were at forest school this morning so we had 6 in class.How quiet it was .Your still riding the bike then or is it falling off while under the influence.Difficult in that jumper i fear.Take care xWould love to see the video. |
| 12th January 2008 elaine | - From: back in the land of the rising sun! Hi there, I've been looking out for your next entry - was beginning to get withdrawal symptoms. Glad you had a good time while back home. Obviously breaking you back in slowly to work!No suggestions about food - I'm having problems my self in that department ( too sweet a tooth). Happy New Year to you and make the most of the 4 months left - which I'm sure you will. Elaine. |
| 9th January 2008 sandra | - From: back in the land of the rising sun! My christmas and New Year was good but very busy.Visiting and having visitors non stop.Our New Years party was at douglas house,a disco and he dressed as a penguin for the children.Great fun.Only 4 months left wow how quick time has flown.Lets hope your list isnt too big or you will miss out on some.Curly hair,you used to worry incase your straighteners went wrong.Have fun x |
| 9th January 2008 helen | - From: back in the land of the rising sun! Hi Happy New Year nice to have you back. Four months left Can't beleive it what will you do next? I am very tired been to uni it's so hard all the work is piling up. Vicky is getting fatter and like you doesn't stop eating, but she has an excuse. we are getting on really well at the moment. She needs to find somewhere to live by the end of January bit of a worry.I have lots more news but i need to go to bed.I will catch up at weekend.It was nice to hear you had a nice time back home. Take care love hel xx |
| 31st December 2007 sandra | - From: christmas countdown! Hi hope you had a great christmas and have a happy new year.It will be good to see family and friends again.I hope the new year brings all you wish for luv x |
| 23rd December 2007 elaine | - From: christmas countdown! Hi there, I would imagine you're home now having a well earned rest from the hectic life you've been leading. How long a holiday have you got? Tracey, in New Zealand, was telling me the children over there have their holidays from November to end of January. That's something I wouldn't mind but the down side is I don't think they get the half terms. Anyway have a good holiday with the family and friends and I wait for the next exciting installment. Happy Christmas and I hope 2008 is kind to you. |
| 20th December 2007 helen | - From: christmas countdown! Hi Heidi Its seems like you have been gone a long time to me. You have made the most of the opportunity. One more day to go! Yeh! I am really looking forward to this holiday. Loz won free tickets togo ice skating so me, Rhys, Tracey and Tasha went. It was fun but our feet hurt now. I hope you have a wonderful xmas and enjoy the food. As far as dreams come true I think your already there. Have fun with the family Love Helen xxxx |
| 18th December 2007 helen | - From: tonight, matthew, i'm going to be... SANTA?! Oh great I look a complete plonker sitting here laughing at a laptop. Mrs santa sooo funny!The hair looks wonderful by the way. You have respect of teenagers Well Done. Not long and you will be home. I don't know where you get the energy from because we are all exhausted now just want Friday to come. |
| 11th December 2007 helen | - From: royal treatment for blondie! I can't believe we are running around like loonies and your school is so relaxed. Don't you adopt a child whilst in the grotto. Eon came out today it was amazing we now have a tyre tunnel, rope slide, veg patch, hedgehog home, rockery and loads of plants. if you were here you wouldn't beleive what we done in a day. In Jan we have farmers coming out. i have now wrote my intro for my essay.it is all go. love helen |
| 5th December 2007 elaine | - From: scottish dancing in a japanese park... as you do! Hi there - hip hop and now Scottish reels - sumo wrestling and photography!! Where will your talents take you next? Just think of the new world of opportunities awaiting you when you get back!! Keep having the fun.Elaine |
| 4th December 2007 helen | - From: scottish dancing in a japanese park... as you do! Hi I have decided i'm going to Japan for a rest. we had our last uni session tonight but have to write a 2000 essay by january. school is mad lots going on. my calendar is full every week. I am tired i want barbie and wine and hair done.oh talking of hair emma won a foot spa, free hair do and £20 towards beauty treatment at the xmas fair. of course she was very quiet about it no big deal and she hasn't mentioned it since. but i do know that she will have hair done before xmas and have a facial after xmas and her feet feel lovely. have a fab weekend love helen |
| 29th November 2007 helen | - From: yuki matsuri baby! Hi While your lounging around doing nothing some of us are working our sumo buts off. We had to decorate the school tonight and tomorrow it is the xmas fayre another late one. you are so lucky. Vicky is getting big now she had another scan everything is fine. When you saw the sumo didn't you want to give the botty a good slap? Enjoy the weekend love hel |
| 27th November 2007 helen | What a big botty - From: SUMO! Hiya you are going back to your uni days. whats it like to be young free and out until 7am because i wouldn't know. you are having to much fun. One more week of uni then hols. got to start writing my assignment scarey. work is dragging now can't believe still 3 and half weeks left.I am coming to live with you I need a holiday.Keep living it up for us married mothers! |
| 26th November 2007 Elaine | - From: SUMO! Hi, Well I'm just getting ready for work but reading your few days of fun has tired me out. Good to know you have made so many friends out there - hopefully you will keep contact long into the future. Also I haven't had my breakfast yet but the sight of the sushi! What can one say. Ugh - would that do? Keep smiling. Elaine |
| 20th November 2007 helen | - From: chotto sami desu ne! (it's a little cold now!) I was going to tell you about the snow but they beat me to it. your not coming back are you miss price? sounds like your in for a good weekend, where will everyone sleep my memory recalls a very small bed in your flat. Tracey had her first forest school session today with reception it took half the session to get them in the waterproofs. they had fun though. I start friday. I can't believe Sandras Robert bought a bow i could of made him one. Johny Cash whats that all about! Going to bed some of us have to work all week. love the Clif xx |
| 20th November 2007 sandra | - From: chotto sami desu ne! (it's a little cold now!) We had snow on Sunday night.Didnt stay long although everywhere was covered.Rain now,nothing new there.Robert has bought a long bow,he is practicing in the garden.Better watch my ornaments.Its traceys birthday tomorrow cake fairy is cooking our lunch.Have a great time with friends another day off!!! The ice festival sounds great take lots of pics.Bye xthe Hicks |
| 20th November 2007 elaine | - From: chotto sami desu ne! (it's a little cold now!) Hi there, Johnny Cash - download. We'll soon get you to be an Elvis fan as well !! The title of this piece - is that how it is pronounced. It has turned a little cold here now. Sunday we had rain all day and then snow - by 10 at night the cars were absolutely covered - by morning the snow had all gone. Don't get any ideas about the sumo wrestlers! Catch you again Elaine |
| 17th November 2007 helen | - From: kumamoto sightseeing and general rambling Hey we have 6 fruit trees now about 6ft high but sandras right those trees would be lovely. we had our staff social, we were thinking of the hot tub idea but settled for the pub and bar skittles. of course the team i was in won and if any it was a one tries to tell you different don't listen they are just jealous.it was a good night. the kids are lovely i could just see you adopting one then you won't get stretch marks and droopy bits. Love helen |
| 15th November 2007 Sandra | - From: kumamoto sightseeing and general rambling Love the children they look so cute.Sounds like your mum and dad will be visiting again soon.Iwish my garden looked as good as that one.The trees and grasses,you couldnt dig some up for forest school could you.Trace and Helen would be pleased.Bye for now.x |
| 14th November 2007 sandra | - From: nagasaki sightseeing I am just catching up.like the spectacle bridge.You are always so busy visiting great places.Just heard from Gill she sends her love.We are busy at St Barts dressing up as book characters for Children in Need on Friday.Jayne s dalmation looks great.Planning for christmas performance.Remember us last year.How quick the time has flown.Take care x |
| 13th November 2007 helen | - From: nagasaki sightseeing i don't get the spectacle bridge doh! by the way i am joking. its very impressive. did you play the short and stocky one?lol when do your ma and pa go home . bet its brill seeing them. have fun love hel |
| 13th November 2007 Jan P | Wow! - From: nagasaki sightseeing The places you've been seeing look wonderful. I've never really thought of Japan as somewhere I'd like to visit, but I've certainly changed my opinion now. Lots of people are going down with various lurgies at St Bart's right now, as the weather turns colder. Lots of staff and children off ill and those staff who are in looking paler and tireder every day. Could be your organisation might see a flood of applications from Coventry next year. |
| 10th November 2007 elaine | - From: STUNNING miyajima! Take no notice of Helen - tech. week was lovely. Mind you I did only have the planning side of it - how to do a running stitch and what do you want on the puppet you have drawn!!!! The photos, as always, are fantastic-especially the sunset ones.How many people live on the island then? How do you know when to get off the island in time to give birth or, the other extreme, to die?What are the other 2 sites that are a must to be seen? Questions and more questions! Keep on enjoying it all.Elaine |
| 9th November 2007 helen | oh deer - From: STUNNING miyajima! its not fair i'm stuck, it's freezing cold, dull and technology week and to make it worse sewing puppets. oh well back to normal next week. the pics look like your taking your deer for a walk. what a beautiful place to be. i took your friend wesley to the forest today what an experience! love helen |
| 6th November 2007 sandra | - From: festival-filled weekend! Catching up again you are always out and about.Bet it was great to see your mum and dad.We had a firework party with family and friends.Jake was with us all weekend.The festival looks good,grand too.Its getting colder here now and coming home in the dark.You will soon be coming home for a holiday,what alot youll have to tell us.No festivals here though only party and booze!!Bye for now x |
| 5th November 2007 helen | - From: festival-filled weekend! Hi mate Rhys said hello! we now have sore necks from watching your video. Do you mean you cooked dinner for your ma and pa? we have an event coming up it is called children in need by emma. should be helen in need. do they celebrate bonfire night? the kids by us knicked wheelie bins and destroyed garages to have a bonfire unbelievable isn't it. katie showed us her hiphop the other day it was very good.be good bye for now |
| 5th November 2007 elaine | - From: festival-filled weekend! Hi Heidi, The photos are fantastic-like you said the people and children really go out of their way to enjoy the occasion and make it memorable. You will certainly have lovely memories of your stay there. Have you tried the octopus! I think I would be surviving on beans on toast! I'm just not adventurous at all. Catch you again. Elaine |
| 1st November 2007 helen | poor santa - From: i have money! that is so funny about santa being nailed. good idea kfc at least you wouldn't have to cook xmas din. you can't wear bling to hiphop you might strangle yourself. brian would be straight over there with his H&S file. shame about the others having to go home. if you were still here you would be wearing a red pinny now in reception sandra loves hers because it has a pocket at the front. its probably full of snotty tissue and thats just hers. she does look glam. love hel |
| 29th October 2007 helen | - From: what a weekend! hi sounds like a wonderful weekend and not a drop of purple mentioned. bet your mum brought loads of food for you. is any where dirty over there [apart from your appartment haha] it amazes me how clean it is. loving the trees. you should of rode your bike whilst sight seeing save your little feet. halloween costume buy a pumpkin cut out eyes nose and mouth then don't cut the top off cut the bottom off instead and scrape out the middle ,so it can fit on your head. then put a sheet or something on your body.you will be pumpkin head. the difference between us and japan is we take the work home to do instead of doing it at school. anyway we work harder because we have to fetch our own dinner off jane the kids don't serve us. have fun love helen |
| 28th October 2007 alie bacon | - From: the good life?! no - you're all nuts Hi have just caught up with all your news,sounds like you are still having fun!Have had a good week off,been to center parcs,lots of cycling!walking,drinking and eating!(just like you really!) I expect you have had a great weekend with your mum and dad,can't wait to hear about it.Take care xx |
| 26th October 2007 helen | - From: off to kyoto today - geisha central! woo hoo! you are a bad influence miss price those poor teachers trying to stay on the straight and narrow. your school has alot of festivals they are very competitive. our fence is nearly finished at school, looks great. can't wait to see the kids faces. have a wonderful time with your ma and pa. loe helen |
| 26th October 2007 elaine | - From: off to kyoto today - geisha central! woo hoo! Hi again, I thought you were going to say you would change the briefcases around and watch the fun as the people tried to find their own one. You might succeed in getting the teachers to leave on time when you leave at the end of your contract- are you having a leaving do? That might be the incentive!!Have a great time showing your mum and dad the sites.Catch up with you later-Elaine |
| 23rd October 2007 helen | - From: busy lil' bee wow you are busy all that food to eat. sandra is quite worried about you eating out all the time and how you afford it. Sorry about your kid not winning the comp. Oh dear them boys do look desperate bless them. i can't imagine mindy with her new hair do you will have to send a photo. it will be lovely for you to see your ma and pa. i have been xmas shopping was doing well until i went to get on the bus to go home and dropped a bag which happened to have a breakable present in. i wasn't happy. i had ellie and dan today we fed the horses by st barts church. i showed ellie some of your photos and tried to show her the video of sports day but it wouldn't open up that was a shame. ellie made me laugh because she saw your name and kept asking questions about you saying heidi every time. have fun at work helen xx |
| 21st October 2007 helen | - From: genki times holiday yeh but guess where ive been today and its a sunday. the riff raff of cov are building a fence round the forest so me and trace had to go and let them in this morn. just heard from forest school they have passed my work just being checked by someone else now i'm so happy. so did you manage to keep off the booze? are you going to be a simon cowel type judge? oh well uni work calls no rest for the wiked. have fun helen xx |
| 18th October 2007 sandra | - From: genki times Before you know it your next holiday will be here.Sounds great .Laying off the drink dont believe it have a few for me.Best to leave the bike at home though teachers need all their brains.One more day and its our hols hip hip.Have fun luv xsandra |
| 15th October 2007 helen | - From: crash, bang, wallop! hi again is the bike ok? the mum is side is coming out now firstly i was quite worried about you on your own then drinking to much after that drink driving not good. but then you crash and can't remember good job someone saw you home that was trustworthy. stick to your hip hop espeically if you have work the next day. ok mummy bit over . its a very funny story your living your life go for it girls just wanna have fun! don't know what mrs hicks will have to say though. your grounded probably. put ice on your bumps next time. thats my top tip. hope you feel better love hel xx |
| 15th October 2007 sandra | - From: sketch day hi All is great with you.On the bike again ,oh well youll have to ride all that food off.Do you ever cook?It is good more teachers are talking to you .Everywhere always looks so clean and tidy,except mr cockroach in your apartment .How is he and his family of course.Helen being nice to me gosh something must be up.Soon be our hols yipee.Wales here i come.Take care see ya the Hicks |
| 12th October 2007 elaine | - From: sketch day Hi again,The park looks very interesting - a pity you don't know abit more about the hisory. Don't they sell tourist guides in English. The artwork on the photos you took looks very detailed and all freehand from what I could see. Obviously they seem quite focussed to draw for that lenght of time. I expect the pizza bar will be frequented oten now! Has there been any comments about you taking your own dinners into school?Carry on smiling! Elaine |
| 11th October 2007 helen | - From: bring on those mocha fraps... I love the fact that the staff know you so well to buy food for presents. they never broke up then after your heart to heart with the princess. you sound as though your having so much fun your not coming back. wonder why it took so long for them to talk to you maybe you scared them. so much praise heidi you wont get through the doors soon . but truely i think its wonderful and you deserve it well done! i keep being nice to sandra though something isn't right. hi sandra love you if your reading this. keep up the enthusiasm love hel xx |
| 11th October 2007 elaine | - From: bring on those mocha fraps... Hi, Glad you are feeling happier about things. Is the pharmaceutical co. extra or was it included in the original contract? At least the smile has won through and your efforts have been noticed. Good luck with the hip hop classes. Do you hope to make a career out of that as well?!! Bye for now. |
| 10th October 2007 elaine | - From: another girly weekend... Hi, Love the open spaces and litter free scenes.Pleased your not going hungry!At least the bike exercises will keep you trim! Carry on enjoying yourself - at least with the long weekends you have something to look forward to after the expressionless conversation classes. You'll see an improvement before your contract is up I'm sure - or are you extended it?Keep smiling. Elaine |
| 8th October 2007 helen | - From: another girly weekend... its absolutley beautiful every where is so nice. your not the tourist any more your showing other people around.if i knew you were having a food parcel the cake fairy could of sent some of our special cake. uni was good 1st lesson lots of discussion no student card yet so no purple at mo. keep smiling love helen xx |
| 8th October 2007 sandra | - From: another girly weekend... Caught up again.Back fr sandraom weekend in Wales great lazy one.Heidi came in with baby today quite tiny with lots of dark hair.Good to here your still keeping fit on the bike.You seam to be visiting lots of lovely places.Love the pics.see ya x |
| 8th October 2007 Alie Bac | Food! - From: another girly weekend... Hello havn't forgotten you!Sounds like you are enjoying yourself!I love the way you describe all the delicate Japanese delicacies and then go to say about big plates of chips!(can't take the english out of you!)You have definately seen some fantastic sights, quite fancy a trip there myself!I am still driving about in my banger of a car at mo, looks like I've been banger racing.Went to work on my bike the other day but once is enough for me,my bum is killing! take care Alie xx |
| 7th October 2007 helen | - From: hip to the hop hi work sounds better for you now you have done done some long hours. there hot on sport over there then. i went to rhys dance show last night it was fantastic i was so proud. it was based on the life of billy the kid. 3 of his teachers went and were very impressed with his somersaults. the dance people want him to join there group they do alot of urban street dance. he looked so little to the rest of the kids bless. got to go meeting tracey we are going to town to buy a bag and stuff for uni. have fun love hel xx |
| 2nd October 2007 helen | - From: day trip to karatsu Hiya loving the pine trees look better in our forest though. what swimwear would that the same as your last beach trip? dig you in your funky boots. i have been busy vicky came for sunday dinner it was nice actually. she has stretch marks on her hips already i just laughed. we went to uni to much info in 2 hours though. got homework already and it was only an intro to the course and so many tutors to remember whos for what. its emmas birthday today she said its her last one. she got a visit from mrs adams bearing gifts, a card and box of celebrations and a little chat! oh well homework calls enjoy hip hop japenese style take a video love helen xx |
| 30th September 2007 Sandra | - From: just loving japan... Your always eating or drinking you boozer.Cabbage and vinager the allotment will come in handy then.Great pics cleaner than hear.Another beach party a fire you will only fall asleep.I thought when the button was pressed the water spurted on you ha ha that would be better.A shower when riding a bike.I thought your bike would be pink to go with the cowboy hat you had in class.x sandra |
| 29th September 2007 auntie gill | hi heidi - From: just loving japan... The pictures of Saga look fantastic your mum and dad will love to see all these places and it's very noble of you that you're trying out all the restaurants in the area so that you can take them to the best! Hope you carry on having a good time xx |
| 29th September 2007 helen | - From: just loving japan... The pics are wonderful the one thing i've noticed is that everything is so clean no litter. No hot tub at enkai then. Do you eat at home ever? You go girl those men need putting in line, they need to realise women rule. it sounds like your having so much fun. enjoy the beach and the sea at midnight. love helen |
| 27th September 2007 helen | - From: Noh more of that, thanks! you were looking forward to that play aswell never mind . i wish a few of our kids could fall asleep at school. i hope you dont get arrested for drink driving. so how many fans do you have? think the cocktails were still in your system. katie was talking about dance lessons today but with uni twice a week and family not sure i have time . would be ok at weekend then we could show each other our moves when we see you. how are the cockroaches? russell was telling me today about pharoah ants that are tiny and like blood gave me heebejeebees. going shopping now to buy cake yum yum. |
| 26th September 2007 helen | - From: I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like! hi alki i thought you would spend it on clothes how wrong was i. you might get a better response from that job than the kids. there to busy knicking pink bikes and phones.fancy killing more cockroaches why aren't you sleeping try a hot chocolate before bed instead of cocktails. i wish i could magic myself there just for a day to experience it. nite love hel |
| 26th September 2007 Lesley | - From: I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like! Hello Heidi. I've just been cattching up on all your news and photos. Sounds are though you're having a great time. I don't envy you with the cockroaches though! It's bad enough here having to evict all the spiders - no one else will go near them in our house and they're those ones with gangly legs that go 90 mph! Glad to hear you've got a bike - will help to work off all that lovely food you're eating! It's turning really cold back here in Coventry a ground frost predicted tonight would you believe. Keep enjoying yourself. Love Lesley x |
| 25th September 2007 sandra | - From: the girlies hit fukuoka You look so happy.Your hair is mmm ah different.Only joking its good.No bars for women that will never do.Maybe thats a different proffession for you.Drunk in charge of a bike is that ok.It must take a long time for all to be translated.You need to learn the language quick.Time to go see ya x sandra |
| 25th September 2007 elaine | - From: relaxing in ohori park Hi there, Am still following your journal although haven't written for a few days. It wears this 'old timer 'out just reading the escapades you get up to! Do they have anything like a rick shaw that you could buy then you could take it in turn sight seeing from the back of it rather than an ordinary bike! A rick shaw that's attached to a bike, not a pull along one!!The gardens look beautiful and tranquil. Take care and I'll catch you again. Elaine |
| 24th September 2007 helen | - From: the girlies hit fukuoka you look really happy heidi its lovely bit chubby in the face though haha must be all that cake you have wolfed down. where are all the clubs for girlies to go then you should find out. mindy looks a cheerful lady.whens your enkai can't wait for that. nite love helen |
| 24th September 2007 helen | - From: relaxing in ohori park hi bring me back one of those trees please for the forest. fruit for your lunch who you kidding more like cake fatty lala. ellie who you taught [my niece] has got to do a project on japan for her homework. lots of meetings this week, uni on wednesday and i have got a cold.your getting a bike because sandra told you to see your miles away and still listen to the hicks. oh by way the dentist didn't take my tooth out said to leave it unless it starts to hurt again so that pleased me im a baby when it comes to dentists. going bed now nite loe helen xxx |
| 24th September 2007 Alie bacon | - From: relaxing in ohori park Sounds like you had a really good weekend!plenty of food by the sound of it!photo's are great and It's good to see you so happy.I hope you get your bike sorted don't like to to think of you hitching a lift on the back of everyone else's bike!After a really good week ended it badly by someone crashing into my car and virtually writing off one side of it!I was only going to take overdue library books back,then library was shut when I got there!Anyway take care xxx |
| 21st September 2007 Sandra | - From: time is flying by I cant imagine you on the back of the bike you always like to be first and the best nothing less.I bet you were shouting to go faster.Get a bike of your own you would have a chance to arrive when open.MMM the only thing you might have from the staffroom is a cake or2 or3.Have to rush im a taxi tonight.x |
| 21st September 2007 helen | - From: time is flying by you have an easy life. you will pile on the weight drinking lots. why didn't you take turns ride the bike with someone on the back? or you could have ran by the side of them. Do they cut your hands off if you steal in japan don't leave anything in the staff room. they wouldn't think it's you would they? I had my letter today confirming uni yeh i am a uni girl. katie wants my nus card to go to the student bars with and emma wants it for top shop. sandra's not happy with you she doesn't really knit any more. What is a french maid bar do you have an outfit to wear? Have fun love helen xx |
| 19th September 2007 sandra | - From: gaijin invade kure city La te home tonight Trace,Julie,and i had tea like old days.Missed you and the cake.We were our silly selves ,whats changed.No blogg tonight boring!!Beach party its cold here now.Carl is counting days to christmas,you know what he is like.See ya get that typing finger moving tommorrow we miss it.x |
| 18th September 2007 sandra | - From: gaijin invade kure city Wow what a fab time The beach party Tracey and Helen could have forest school on the beach.fires fishing dens.A huge house i can imagine you in the sticks .Spend spend you can always sell something on e!!What a party pooper falling asleep,even i can stay awake all night.Sounds like you had a great time though picks are good see ya x |
| 18th September 2007 helen | - From: gaijin invade kure city your back with us goody was getting worried. you had fun at the weekend. love the tree you will be full of knowledge when you come home. i hope you had a fire circle on the beach and followed the safety rules miss price! what a sad story about the little girl.were you skinny dipping at midnight we know what there like over there any excuse to get naked, talking of naked wonder if this enkai you will be in the hot tub maybe they let you off last time been new girl, oh dear watch out. who's the porky eating 3 starters and pizza. i had jam tart with cream on top off cake fairy today mmm. oh by the way the power point went fine after a scare off the projecter not working. what is that woman cooking? |
| 17th September 2007 tracey butler | nice food heidi - From: food, glorious food... i wish! foods sounds great those soft green sqiggy things sound familiar, oh i know, its what i found on my trouser leg often when working in reception! ( sorry everyone just had to, heidi knows where im coming from). glad you havent lost the stare touch, as for the teenagers give them five days IN A ROW of sports day that might turn them a bit. Hope rest of week is good, missin ya love trace x |
| 17th September 2007 helen | are you there - From: food, glorious food... i wish! hi heidi slightly worried haven't had a new blog for ages. hope your o.k. you must be very busy but i am missing your news.what a sado! we had parents meeting for forest school tonight it went well but only 5 parents turned up and 2 of them made a couple and 1 was there to volunteer her kids are not even doing it this year. why do we bother? wait to hear from you soon look after yourself love hel xx |
| 16th September 2007 sandra | - From: whoever said japanese students were well behaved?! Not listening St Barts always listen!!Start to sing are you listening like old times.You need Deanagh there with you.We need more special days.I thought students would be well behaved not daring to move.Oh how odd teachers changed back when in school .At least you know they can be different.We have more children tommorrow wish us luck.11 o clock must go x |
| 16th September 2007 Ali | Hi Heidi! - From: food, glorious food... i wish! Hey Heidi, so great to be able to read what you're up to. We miss you at St. Barts! I'm with Helen, take in your own lunch now! sounds so disgusting, poor you. Take care, lots of love xxx |
| 16th September 2007 Alie Bacon | - From: food, glorious food... i wish! Hello!Just caught up with all your exciting few weeks.Sounds like it is certainly an experience!!Very impressed with your 'travel journal'If the children put you off teaching you could always become the next Bill Bryson!I will be celebrating my 40th birthday this week(I know hard to believe!)so i will think of you when munching chocolate and cream cakes in the staff room.Miss your happy face take care xxx |
| 14th September 2007 auntie gill | hi heidi - From: food, glorious food... i wish! just back from great week in Ireland couldn't wait to catch up with your adventures!It sounds like you are getting more confident I hope the children are taking you more seriously now. The cockroach would have made a great pet as I know you must be missing your hamster! I believe that kerry's had a nice birthday. Take care xx |
| 14th September 2007 helen | - From: food, glorious food... i wish! Just wack them they might shut up then. can you buy normal food because i would take my own in now never mind the end of the month or you will have no energy for the stares. i don't like teenagers either. did you know there is a picture of a gay chat man next to your blog. |
| 14th September 2007 elaine | - From: food, glorious food... i wish! Hi again, Enjoy your weekend - sounds as if you've earned it. I think a packed lunch sounds ideal!!! I admire the fact that you have been trying the food and managing to keep it down!! I think a warning system needs to be put in place with the teenagers or else you sit down until the teacher takes the hint. Anyway have a good time . Look forward to some more pictures. Elaine |
| 14th September 2007 Elaine | - From: it's all about me! Good to know things are improving slowly! I don't think I would want such a long sports day. Thanks for email - could make out some of photos but couldn't enlarge them. Where have you managed to get to on your time off? It certainly looks lovely scenery there. Catch you later. Elainexx |
| 13th September 2007 helen | - From: it's all about me! I wonderd how long it would take for you to be bored talking about yourself, how do you think we feel. Only joking! Your blog is famous at barts guess what , all we do is talk about you too. The cake fairy said she had made a comment but i can't see it she must of sent it to your private one. I had my interview today at uni it went well i think . He said it would be nice if me and tracey got on then we could support each other. have to wait a week now to find out . Are you still eating and singing or is it the hot tubs for you from now on? Julie came in today to show wedding photos she looked well, starts work next week.Keep up with your teacher stare love hel xx |
| 12th September 2007 janice | - From: whoever said japanese students were well behaved?! Hi ya Heidi, just had a catch up on the reading front. you've done an incredible amount in the 4 weeks ish you've been there. I liked the cleaning bit, St barts could do with them. it's been builders, plumbers, electricians. carpenters, tilers now telelphnoe engineers all week. Heard today that Heidi C had a little girl, Freya, - not sure which day but this weekend, someone else will no doubt fill you in with the details. Keep smiling. love Janice xx |
| 11th September 2007 sandra | - From: i survived my first enkai! no dinner before reading blog and i am still here at past ten.Even familly interested now.Better than tele how sad.Cake fairy will get in touch cant send cake via email.I can eat it instead.Rice cake ha ha.Cant wait to here what happens in sc hool next Night x |
| 11th September 2007 gillParrott | Hi Heidi - From: i survived my first enkai! Hi Heidi, Sandra just told me about your site. Great to hear about life in Japan. Children sound wonderful, I'll swap my new class for them!!!! Your apartment sounds great. What are you actually teaching-I know how much you loved music!!Look forward to hearing more news, Gill P |
| 11th September 2007 helen | - From: whoever said japanese students were well behaved?! We don't have children not listening at barts any more got very strict. How rude! why can't you teach how you want to? surely it would be more interesting for you and them. they have alot of special days do they have an eat cake day that would be nice. It's so weird the way the adults change the way they act i couldn't do that! maybe they need booze to open up and relax.speak soon love hel |
| 10th September 2007 sandra | - From: i survived my first enkai! You are having fun now then ,raw fish ugh.Clapping and cheering dont expect the same back here .It sounds like you are becoming one of the croud.Our first day with children,i was in nursery oh sorry the green room.All went well .Your poor friend the cockroach is he dead?The cake fairy has been again ,she is missing you.Keep up the laughter and dance miss you x |
| 10th September 2007 helen | - From: i survived my first enkai! Hi How wierd is your life at the mo. i hope they filled in risk assessments for the sports festival. Could you imagine that happening at st barts the parents would go balistic. your work mates sound very strange but it must be very funny. so didnt anyone get naked in the hot tub. love helen |
| 8th September 2007 helen | - From: we all smile in the same language... wah so deep eh?! Shame on you i had got close to that poor harmless cockroach. How do you just bump into people that end up helping you? It sounds very frustrating normal daily routines like shopping being such hassle espeically the amount of food you eat. actually you haven't mentioned food much . Im glad you showed off your dancing skills they may get you to hold lessons like emmas doing. You will have to let me know about the night out with staff. Take care love helen xx |
| 8th September 2007 Sue Dale | hi there too... - From: we all smile in the same language... wah so deep eh?! Hello from sunny and warm Surrey - it was a pleasure to read today's entry - and well done for all your efforts so far!!! Kerry is with Mum shopping in Birmingham, a poor second place I'm sure to your experiences! Chris is now here, watching several sports with Trev and Tim. By the way, I did think of you on your birthday and wished you a fab year ahead ..... lots of love from Sue |
| 6th September 2007 Lesley | Hello Heidi - From: heidi sensei - famous in kanzaki! Sorry have not sent a message for a while - our computer was 'down' and then we went away to the Lakes for a few days. It's good to read your news - I like the sound of the cleaning hour - I wonder whether it would work at home with my 3!!!! Good luck with the teaching - I'm looking forward to hearing all about it - Love Lesley x |
| 5th September 2007 helen | - From: heidi sensei - famous in kanzaki! Queen heidi im going to get our kids to bow to me tomorrow.you have it well easy roaming around all day while i have been running around im getting on the next plane for the easy life. hows your pet? going to bed now i have WORK! in the morn luv hel xx |
| 5th September 2007 elaine | rooms - From: heidi sensei - famous in kanzaki! Hi to you, Thanks for the e-mail.Where are all your belongings? I am busy trying to put records together in amongst all the school things as well as look at your apartment! How I wish my room looked like yours - not a school book in sight! I suppose that will soon change. At least you are able to get out and about with other members from the same organisation. Was Japanese not part of the 'you need to know'?!! I thought everyone spoke English - or am I naive! Hopefully you are feeling more settled and I am waiting to hear how your time progresses with the school, staff and children. Best wishes to you, Elaine |
| 5th September 2007 Rachel Saxton | new term - From: heidi sensei - famous in kanzaki! Hello Heidi woo hoo Sandra has shown me how to get onto this! Sounds like your getting the respect you deserve with children bowing to you! The children are settling well next door but we miss you of course.x. |
| 4th September 2007 Jan P | Where do I sign on the dotted line? - From: heidi sensei - famous in kanzaki! Children doing cleaning and serving the lunches, stopping and doffing their caps when a teacher comes by. I think we'll all want to come and join you. Hope the 'enkai' isn't too terrifying, our staff dos sound positively dull by comparison, but maybe I'll stick with St Bart's after all. |
| 4th September 2007 sandra | - From: heidi sensei - famous in kanzaki! Mrs Hannigan I can imagine.Drinks party sounds good but wear a suit of armour.Bow here mmm i dont think so.Its a wonder you didn,t join in the dance.All this sitting,drinking and eating you need a knees up.See u .These blogs are addictive.Blogs before food in this house now.x |
| 3rd September 2007 helen | - From: i don't want to go to school tomorrow! Hi sweaty betty I have beetles going around my house but my dog eats them. how could they ignore you maybe you should do some kareoke they would notice you then. Your school sounds more like the army with all that marching. They will grow to love you like we did . Cant wait to see photos take one of the inside of your fridge getting worried about your diet. nite nite luv hel xx |
| 3rd September 2007 sandra | A pet - From: i don't want to go to school tomorrow! Good idea need someone to talk to a great pet the cockroach.he wont mind if you only speak english he might invite his friends.St Barts busy lots of resourses no spaces.At pearl Hyde tomorrow lunch provided 3 course no rice ha ha .Await photos x sandra |
| 3rd September 2007 helen | - From: try some reggae reggae sauce... food glorious food.We went to frankie and bennys on friday.really strange when i went to the loo no one told me that they play a tape in there with italian sayings that are then converted into english shame it wasnt japanese i could of told you a few. Emma never sneezed thank goodness the pudding was yum we had warm waffles with icecream covered with cinamon sauce and toffee pieces.going to read next bit now see ya xx |
| 2nd September 2007 Sandra | New Apartment - From: try some reggae reggae sauce... Hi Heidi, I am now back from hols, catching up on your blogs. You have been busy. It sounds like you have been having a great time and have enjoyed reading what you have been up to out there. Keep a room free in your new apartment for me as your TA. Heading back to St Barts tomorrow it will be strange without you . Busy Busy Busy. Cannot wait to read your next installment. x Sandra |
| 2nd September 2007 sharon | - From: try some reggae reggae sauce... It's lovely to hear that things seem to be more sorted now. You seem to have already discovered which of the others most closely match your interests - food, drink karaoke (?) I can't say I remember your singing too clearly! Back to work for us all in the morning - I can't say that anyone I've spoken to seems really prepared - but unlike you, at least we have some idea of what to expect. Looking forwars to seeing photos of your apartment. I wonder how it will match the one in Kenilworth. Love Sharon |
| 1st September 2007 Jan P | School at the weekend! - From: try some reggae reggae sauce... Hi Heidi I'm sure we'll all be thinking of you going into school this weekend, while those of us back at St Bart's are enjoying our last precious weekend before the onslaught of the new term. Hope the weekend working isn't a regular feature. Hope Leri doesn't get any ideas ....... Keep up the good work writing these blogs, it will help us all as the days get shorter and colder to dream about more exotic places, love Jan |
| 30th August 2007 helen | - From: all you need is a pretty smile! I'm so pleased for you. You sound like you've settled now, goodluck for tomorrow it sounds scary but everything you have done so far on your own is scary. I am going out for lunch with Emma but she has a cold hope she doesnt sneeze over my dinner. I will be able to tell you about our food for a change.By the way you do have a pretty smile. Night Love Helen xx |
| 27th August 2007 helen | - From: i'll give japanese food a second chance... Every night i sit down to read your journal and your always talking about food. So tonight i thought if i cant beat her i will join her, so im eating a big fat piece of black forest gateux with extra thick cream yum yum! Next year you will be on X Factor . Going bed in mo night night.xxx |
| 25th August 2007 helen | - From: it's my birthday! wooooo hoooo! Happy Birthday Heidi You look really happy is that due to the booze or having people to talk to instead of trees? Its really hot here my feet are swelling i had a few drinks for you last night.I am going to be an auntie again my sister in law was told she could not have any more children 11 years ago due to her cromes disease. She found out on wednesday shes 21 weeks pregnant , we were all quite shocked .love helen xxx |
| 25th August 2007 Mum and Dad | how's your head? - From: it's my birthday! wooooo hoooo! You might need to learn the Japanese for 'hangover cure' pretty quickly....! Glad you had fun, sweetie - bet you slept well - for the first time in a week! Hugs, Mum and Dadxx |
| 24th August 2007 Kerry | Happy Birthday! - From: it's my birthday! wooooo hoooo! Sounds like a fun birthday! I'll celebrate for you tonight with three glasses of wine and lots of cocktails! Might pass on the karaoke though... K x |
| 24th August 2007 Jan P | Happy Birthday - From: off to hotel #5 tomorrow... Hope you have a really good day today, Heidi, and a very happy birthday. Funnily enough, I too was relaxing over a glass or two or red wine last night, possibly for much the same reason as Lesley (GCSE results out yesterday). Not sure what the tipple of choice is where you are, but hope you have the opportunity to celebrate. Take care, love Jan |
| 23rd August 2007 Lesley | hippy hoppy happy birthday to you! - From: off to hotel #5 tomorrow... Well it's 10.30 pm Thursday night here and I've had a glass or two of red wine!!! Just occurred to me that although it is still Thursday here it is Friday over in your part of the world so many happy returns of the day Heidi. Happy birthday and again, just think about the positives - you don't have to lie about your age yet! Give Kelly Sotherton and Jessica Ennis a cheer for me - I shall have to wait until this time tomorrow evening. Take care - Lots of love - Lesley xx |
| 23rd August 2007 Mum and Dad | HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! - From: road trip?! Happy, happy birthday Heidi!! Have lots of fun - bet you'll be the karaoke princess! We so wish we could be with you to share this special day but you have to know that all your family and friends will be thinking about you and sending you lots of love and hugs. It certainly promises to be a memorable year ahead for you - many happy returns, sweetheart. We are SO proud of you. Love and birthday cake from Mum and Dad xxx |
| 23rd August 2007 janice | - From: road trip?! hi Heidi, just caught up with your adventures after Lesley sent them on, I'm not on the school e-mail list (my choice). You've certainly hit some highs and lows and covered soooo much in a short time. I'm sure all will improve once the work routine starts, enjoy it all. I've just had a lazy week in Spain, with daughter Jenni, in an apartment about an hour south of Alicante - our view was roof tops and more roof tops with just a tatty dusty palm tree or two. You had all the trees! Keep writing the blog - you could become another Bill Bryson by turning it into a travel block buster! Love Janice xx |
| 23rd August 2007 Elaine | - From: road trip?! Hi Heidi, Decided to write on this site now. Looks as if you are nearer to settling! Ive been looking at googlearth to follow where you are. It's my way of travelling!! I now need to get the atlas out to find the name of the river! Will you think of having a car out there or is public transport O.K? Anyway carry on enjoying yourself - how did you manage to keep quiet when your 'guide' was on the phone? Only joking. All the very best. |
| 22nd August 2007 Kevin | HIYA! - From: road trip?! Hi ya Heidi, wow it certainly sounds like you are having an adventure - exactly what you went for? I have just caught up on all your blogs and you are doing really well. It sounds like you are now in a location that makes you fell at ease by meeting your needs for the weekends and travelling. Just think you could be back in Coventry how unexciting that does sound? What you are doing will throw up challenges but take them in your own stride and YOU WILL be fine! With the training and teaching starting you will be making friends now in no time, the difficult be is almost over. Just in case I don't get back on Happy Birthday for Friday!!! Many happy returns. BTW check out Kyoto when you get the chance, it really amazes - I am so jealous. Good Luck cheek chops ; ) xxx |
| 22nd August 2007 mum | Ha! - From: good news! I knew you'd be thanking me for those thermal undies, eventually! Put reverse cycle aircons at the top of your flat hunting tick list..... obviously along with good Internet connections, reliable electricity for hair straighteners, proximity to shops, cafes and subway station etc! Have fun sweetie! Love and hugs Mum x |
| 21st August 2007 sharon | - From: now THIS view i could get used to! Hello Heidi. I've just caught up on all your current journals at once. I think you're doing brilliantly to be coping so well as you are. We're all thinking of you even though there's nothing practically that we can do. You will have lots of interesting stories to tell in the months to come. Make the most of your days as a tourist. How many words of Japanese do you know now? Keep in touch. Love Sharon |
| 21st August 2007 sharon | - From: let's go and explore... I hope you've managed to get a little sleep by now. How long before you actually start real work? I'd love to visit Japan one day, but would definitely need someone else to keep me company. We had a lovely 12 days in Italy - a mixture of serious sightseeing and lazing around. It's really good to be able to keep track of all your adventures. Look forward to the next installment. Love Sharon |
| 21st August 2007 Lesley | Hello Heidi - From: ... to the land of FAR beyond! The weather is not so different here! I blame you. I bet you've been singing to that river again! Thanks for the pictures - it looks lovely there, but you must stick out for what YOU want. Just think of the positives - you can cheer GB on in Osaka at a civilised time!!! Love and a big hug - Lesley xx |
| 21st August 2007 Jan P | - From: ... to the land of FAR beyond! Glad that things are looking a bit brighter today - you're sense of humour certainly seems to have resurfaced promptly. If you're the sort of person who likes to hug a tree, you'll be spoilt for choice! Pasta with ketchup sounds like a culinary experience not to be repeated quickly. Keep smiling, love Jan P |
| 20th August 2007 helen | - From: ... to the land of FAR beyond! Dont knock the trees i could have a great Forest School out there. I'll come and join you heidi we could start up our own school i could teach in the trees and you could have a choir by the river.The attractive school looks nice i hope leri sees it !Im so jealous im 36 and will probably never experience anything like it. luv hel |
| 20th August 2007 helen | - From: uh, this isn't what i ordered... Bless you Heidi you will be fine as long as you dont keep eating cake for breakfast .Lack of sleep makes everything seem worse than what it really is. Good luck luv helen xxx |
| 20th August 2007 helen | - From: let's go and explore... I hope you got some bargains, i went to town today and bought shoes from Faith for a fiver good hey! My hols to devon seems a bit boring now. our forest has over grown it will be like starting from scratch again, going on wednesday to do some work on it. |
| 20th August 2007 helen | - From: all my bags are packed , i'm ready to go... This blog is a fantastic idea, i won't miss you as much now. You are so brave. Enjoy every minute, can't wait to read the next bit. Love helen xxx |
| 20th August 2007 helen | - From: ahhh... why am i doing this again?! I want one of those toilets! |
| 20th August 2007 emma | Where is everyone??????? - From: ... to the land of FAR beyond! I thought Japan was one of the most densely populated places in the world? Have you scared them all away!!!!!! Whats with all the tree's! Emma X x x x x x |
| 20th August 2007 emma | Hi Heidi! - From: all my bags are packed , i'm ready to go... Hi Heidi glad you arrived safely. I'm still in boring Cov! Boo! Glad you've set up this blog so we can keep up with your adventures while you're away. Keep us updated. Speak to you soon Emma x x x x |
| 19th August 2007 Lesley | Great to hear from you Heidi! - From: let's go and explore... S“kao Heidi - are you impressed! I must admit I had my assistant Katie copy and paste it! It's hello by the way! Well how does it compare to Dol-y-Moch? There seems to be a few more shrines than in deepest Wales! Check out the loos though! I hope you have a great time Heidi - keep me posted. The furthest I'll be going this summer is the Lake District for a few days in the bank holiday week. Looking forward to it though. Looking forward to hearing from you. Love Lesle xx |
| 18th August 2007 Eleri | Hello - From: let's go and explore... Hi Heidi It's lovely to hear about your adventures - I'm really proud of you [ though it's nothing to do with me really!]. I'm just back from canada and Alaska. I couldn't have gone on my own and they speak English! I was like an excitable Julio when I saw the grizzly bears and whales!! Isn't it funny how Starbucks pop up everywhere? So pleased you are living your dream! Oh to be young. Keep us all posted. Love Eleri |
| 18th August 2007 Kerry and Mum | Wow! - From: let's go and explore... Go to sleep child!! We're so proud of you and fascinated by your adventures so far. We were just thinking and talking about you when we got your text and have really enjoyed reading your blog - and looking at all the photos - though we didn't really need to see the one of the toilet (oh...apparently we did according to Mum). You'll be pleased to know you haven't missed one of Dad's fab BBQs - it's been pouring down all day! Mum's dinner was quite good though. We're looking forward to your first impressions of Miyazaki - bet it's gorgeous! Think happy thoughts. Sweet dreams sweetiepie! Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Chris and Kerry xx |
| 18th August 2007 Lizzy | Hi Heidi! - From: let's go and explore... heard you'd left from Sandra when I met her in tesco's the other day - life goes on!! Weather looks nicer there than here - its raining again. My children have just gone camping in the West Country for a week. You are very brave exploring. It looks an amzing place - the shopping malls are incredible aren't they? i remember Orchard Road in singapore. Whew! shopping appears to be a national past time. Well I'll go now . Seeing Lyn Bone and family tonight for a meal so I'd better go and prepare something! Love Lizzy |