My first day continued... The moment I stepped off the plane, the hot, steamy, humid weather hit me like a brick. The weather is so very different to England and is something I have never experienced before. After some initial problems (and a small panic) finding Mr George, my contact in Shanghai, I was soon in his car being driven into Shanghai. He explained my choices and some decisions were made. I would be staying in Shanghai for a couple of nights ...

...And so the long awaited journey begins! I was up early this morning, having had very little sleep due to excitement, nerves, and the hot weather. The hot weather is something I'm going to have to get used to though, on last inspection, the weather in Shanghai was 36 degrees celsius. After a goodbye to my mum and brother, both of which I managed to stay smiling throughout, I set off with my dad for Ashford Station to catch the 11.03am train to Charing...

And so the long awaited journey begins! I was up early this morning, having had very little sleep due to excitement, nerves, and the hot weather. The hot weather is something I'm going to have to get used to though, on last inspection, the weather in Shanghai was 36 degrees celsius.  After a goodbye to my mum and brother, both of which I managed to stay smiling throughout, I set off with my dad for Ashford Station to catch the 11.03am train to Charing Cr...

Well my departure is looming and contrary to my previous journal entry, the nerves are multiplying just as quickly. I have now completed both the TEFL weekend course in Brighton and also the Grammar Awareness Module... And I'm not sure how, but I passed them both with flying colours... Yaayy!!! A very attractive TEFL diploma arrived the other day and with it, my freedom to teach English all over the world should I wish to. Hurray!!! I am so pleased that...

So here I am writing my first journal entry. I thought I should start now before I head off into the big wide world so that I'd remember how I felt before leaving. At the moment I'm just extremely excited, and not at all nervous surprisingly. Having been due to leave on 1st May, when I suddenly found myself unable to go it felt as though all my plans were ruined forever. However, with hindsight, I think it has been for the best... I realise now tha...