Tuesday 9 November 2010

They let me in!

Well that my first 24 hours out of the way!

Been to Swim HQ, no timetable yet, will prob get that given tomorrow in meeting.

Mancs Finest got here before me and already went to work yesterday. Really enjoyed it and learnt a lot about how they do things. My turn tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get a few bits of uniform as I brought plenty of pairs of shorts, but just not many work tops. Everyone is nice to far, but it will take a while before I get to know the ins and outs of the politics of work.

In about an hour we were processed at 'Immigration Tower' (appropriately named) and now have a temporary ID card. Not the most flattering photo, but then they never are. But efficient system.

Friday 22 October 2010

Last Days...

Right, this week has been a week of saying goodbye. Left school last night with a tear in my eye. But had to pop back this morning as I had to hand my keys and ID tag in!

Luckily I know that all my swimmers are having awesome new teachers. Tonight and tomorrow are my last classes. Can't wait to hear that everyone is settled with their new teachers.

Next Thursday I'm off to Dahab, in Egypt scuba diving. Bought some new fins and snorkel and mask form Decathlon in Sheffield yesterday. Turned out my fancy new Mares fins are a bit small (they were on sale!) so can't really swap them. Anyone needing size small Mares fins let me know. Will just take my other fins instead. Ordered an extra camera battery as I'm hoping there will be lots of underwater creatures to take photos of.

Last night was swimming gala at the club. Really cool to see most of the Bronze swimmers taking part. Even our littlest 6 year old did really well, I think she sped past some of the bigger girls. Gave me a flash back to when I used to swim at the club, even most of the officials were the same!!

Friday 24 September 2010

Waiting for references

Waiting for references to be completed is killing me. All other paperwork is done, signed, sealed waiting to be delivered!

Thursday 23 September 2010

I'm not there yet

I might not be there yet but I have already started packing my bags!