Getting Ready To Go

Hi everyone (anyone? :) ).

I'm busy trying to get ready for my big adventure. The latest challenge is trying to get my medical completed in time for my visa to be approved in time for school to start. It's touch and go on this so I may be a bit late which would be, I think, a poor way to start at the school but it's out of my hands. Sobeit.

Today I had a meeting with several other administrators who are doing the same thing as I am at other schools in China. Some of them have done it before so it was really valuable to be able to listen to their stories and advice. They'll be a good support network when I get over there I hope. It also helped to keep my spirits high. Not that they need much help in that regard, I'm quite excited, but every bit of affirmation that this is the right decision for me is nice.

In bad news, it looks like I have to resign my brand new permanent contract without a day of actually using it. My application for a leave of absence was firmly denied. It would be nice to keep that door open but I feel strongly that this is a life move I need to make even if it does curtail my career as a teacher in Nova Scotia.

And that's it for now. More updates to follow!