Step One Completed

Well I am officially broke, skint, poor, destitute, poverty stricken etc. The money that I have worked so many damn hours for, mostly standing on a poolside watching people swim up and down with infuriatingly bad stroke techniques, has been sent to the Global Volunteer Network and I have therefore paid the £1,700 programme cost. Such a huge amount of money has simply left my bank account, its crazy. I've never had that much money to lose before! At least its step one out of the way. Just need to confirm flights now. I've also booked in my evil vaccination appointment (I kinda missed the last one due to an alcohol induced slumber, but to be fair it was at 8:40am, a ridiculous time for a medical appointment) so that is something to look forward to on Friday. At 9:20am, please someone remind me?!

I've also been accepted onto a place at Nottingham University to study for a History PGCE in September of next year, so I have something to do when I get back from Uganda and hopefully the experience of teaching over there will give me some good pointers for when I return. Am very happy to have got this place but it is very much in the shadow of the trip at the moment. September 2008 seems a lifetime away at the moment.

Have also had trouble sleeping as the Uganda trip continues to draw closer. Am fully aware that time is running out and I still have so much to do, yet equally, I seem to have this dangerous belief that it'll all turn out ok in the end. Such a happy go lucky approach isn't ideal in this situation!

Robstock is progressing well and we now have three great local bands confirmed and the venue booked and paid for so hopefully, if people turn up (a genuine concern) it'll be a fantastic night for all those involved and those who are good enough to attend. Then just have the non-uniform day at my local primary school planned and then I'll be off. Time is flying by! Must now go and check flight prices and my PGCE application forms! Much love, Rob x