Spring Time In Neuchatel

Well where to start, once again it has been a while, sorry. I have had my final intermediate exam with fab results, easter has been, lot's of school and general socialising at Champreveyres.


We'll start with spring, it is my favourite time of the year, fruit trees blossom, flowers bloom and trees re awaken and with the help of a little extra sunshine you can't help but have your spirits lifted. Day light savings has kicked in and we are now enjoying the extra hours of daylight in the evenings so no more walking home in the dark :-)


Easter weekend was celebrated here the same weekend as down home in NZ 10th-13th April. For me this entailed a extra hour or so of sleeping in (or lying in bed) time each day but we were still able to attend WOSTEP (without tutors) so friday, saturday and monday were spent at school. Achieved quite alot but with the end approaching I am really starting to feel the pinch and wish there were available hours in a day. Stress levels are quite high and school and tempers a little short but thank goodness for us you tutor has done the course himself and knows exactly where we are coming form. He really does have the patients of a saint, thanks Andrea!! Sunday however is our day off and even though it was an overcast day it was still very warm and a few of us heading on down to the basketball courts for a bit of a game (if you could call it that) followed by a walk and of course a well deserved ice cream. With the weather warming we also enjoyed a picnic by the lake last sunday joined with a couple of hangovers and some delishous chocolate turkish bread (thanks Thijs) it was another great day of rest!! Even if I did study all morning before the picnic and go for a run, it is all about balance and just how much you can cram into one day!!

Time is flying and graduation is 29th May, can't wait, as much as I love WOSTEP I am ready for the next step. Sometimes I do think when you know the end is near you just can't wait whereas if you knew there were still another two months to go you wouldn't be hanging out for the end. Does that make sense?? I have been sending my application to various places here in Switzerland and London hoping for the best however like every industry times are not so hopeful. I do know of a couple of opening at two fantastic brands in London though so fingers crossed, it will be easier to be back in an english speaking country too I am sure.


There is lots going on back home too of course my newpew will be turning 22 next week and of course we are still waiting patiently for the arival of his and Aleisha's baby, hmmm how much longer?? And my most favourite news of all I am to be an aunty again with dearest sister and bestest friend Lee-Anne 12 weeks pregnant!! Perhaps having to go home early will not be such a bad thing after all.

Must away to dinner followed by more study. Happy reading and kindest regards,
Donna