Life at home
After a fairly stressful move from our flat in Manchester today, we (Xiaoxiao and I) are back at my parents’ house in Howden.
Early this morning we had to get up and take the bus to the Chinese embassy so I could collect my passport and visa, and so that Xiaoxiao could get an extension on her passport—it expires just five days before her flight departs! I’m now all set but Xiaoxiao has to return to collect her passport, which is a real pain.
Amazingly we managed to pack a large sofa bed, two large (30Kg each) ‘speakers and a large desk, not to mention all of our clothes, computers, pots, pans and so on. The van was totally packed but at least we didn’t have to come back for a second load.
We’ve got the stuff unloaded now but I’ve got to spend a considerable amount of time sorting through my things, doing some organising, as well as trying to put things aside that will be going to China with me. I’ve actually almost got everything I need with just a few exceptions—most importantly a decent pair of shoes/boots.
I’m up early in the morning to work next door with my Dad. I have no idea what they’re up to now but I’m sure it won’t take long to get the swing of it all again. Not to sound too much like a girl but it really messes up my hands—making it far from comfy to type at anything but a gentle pace. Ah, well, the camera will make up for it :)
Tags: life
June 10th, 2005 at 6:57 pm
i was totally knackered after a busy today. everything is good now apart from i am really short of money so that i can’t go anywhere :< . i am so looking forward to going back to china now as i will have money when i get back:>