Paola Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 As I am sure some of you already know (Facebook chums!), this is my last day in Singapore I am leaving due to personal circumstances *cough* So I am leaving Singapore with mixed emotions.... I have had a fantastic time and made some fantastic friends... Its been a fantastic experience for the children, who have throughly enjoyed it I have spent most of my time doing voluntary work for the Singapore RDA, which has been hugely rewarding. I have also been doing voluntary work for the National Equestrian Centre of Singapore that specializes in Equine Assisted Therapy for children who have "failed" mainstream Singapore school. Its a part of the curriculum so they have to attend one morning a week. I have met some truly inspirational people through this... I hope to train and qualify for this myself The children will be following me 5 days later so that I can have the house sorted and ready for when they arrive... DS has already requested that we get chickens that we don't eat but the ones that lay eggs Sooooooo I will be back! See you in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 It will be lovely to have you back. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Safe trip missus x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Have a good trip back, looking forward to lots of weeeeeeeeeheeeeeees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I hope you have a safe journey back Sorry to hear about your mixed feelings but I am sure you will be able to put your skills to good use back in the UK x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Paola, wishing you a safe trip back & I hope that you settle back into UK life quickly & easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Have a good trip back, looking forward to lots of weeeeeeeeeheeeeeees I forgot about those Thanks guys x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Welcome back Paola, your posts made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 It'll be lovely to have you "back" . Good luck for your trip . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Safe journey, and welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi I have just read your first post...what you have been doing sounds fab. If you are moving back to the Surrey area, you are very welcome to help with our RDA group which helps children from a local school with severe learning and physical disabilities.....and if you are moving somewhere else in the UK, I am sure the nearest RDA group will welcome you with open arms! As you have found out, helping with RDA is HUGELY rewarding. Have a safe trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 If your coming to Cornwall you'd be very welcome to help with my session at RDA too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I remember your name from about 2 yrs back - 2 others who used to be on here regualarly were Jackie poppies (France I think) and Docsquid (Tamworth Leics) any one know what happened to them? I have only been on Omlet a couple of yrs unlike some of you guys who have been on since year dot - not implying you spend all your time omletting of course (dont we all? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I hope all goes well Paola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 What ever your circumstances Paola, welcome back to England adn the rain....... I do remember you going to Singapore I think it was about 2 years ago now? No matter what the children have had the opportunity to experience life abroad. I seem to recall from your photos that they are probably still quite young and so will fit back in here just fine (school-wise!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Have a safe journey and welcome home x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Have a safe journey and welcome home x from me too. Hopefully you're here now and getting things sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Welcome back missus - now for the unpacking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 welcome back too - and your children will have had a fantastic experience that stays in their memories for ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Welcome back, look forward to hearing about the new girls Second what everyone says about RDA - they will be thrilled to have you Sympathise with the 'personal reasons' - pants aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 It will be lovely to have you back m'dear xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Welcome back Paola! Nice to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Welcome back (docsquid is still around, but hasnt been very well recently... I saw her on the weekend as we are good friends outside the forum, she is OK ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Helloooooooo! I finally have internet at home However my desk was the only casualty in the move, so my mac is on a small borrowed side table and I am perched on DS's wooden Thomas The Tank Engine step Thank you for all of your warm wishes I am in Hampshire and I think I have an RDA about 10 mins away. Just need to do some homework now I am back online. Its soooooo lovely to be back. I am surprised at how good it is in fact! The kids seem happy also. The 4 bedrooms were painted within a day and a half of arriving back The boxes were all unpacked within 5 days Thankfully the culture shock is not too great! Just silly things really, like how slow the escalators are here You can get whiplash when you step on the ones in Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 If that's the worst you have to come to terms with you'll be fine Paola Welcome home Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...