In my defense we have been working really hard.
Things are beginning to quiet down now as we head for the end of term.
Unfortunately, the last week is "promotion week" a polite way of saying....we can send you to any school, anywhere, any age and you'll teach a lesson that'll make Aston Language Centre look good!!
So I came to China with the Grinch thinking that this year he'd have nothing to complain about.
China - non religious country - right. Ignores Christmas - WRONG!!
At least the tat only arrived in December not right after the kids go back to school in September (like the UK) And trust me when I say tat, I mean garish, tacky, toxic and likely to break before you get it home.
The guys in the Aston flat did a real number on it - it looked like an explosion in a decorations factory. Our boss comes in, says it's very nice and do we need any more tinsel cos there's plenty more in the garage!
I don't think the idea of elegant and restrained has got through yet.
Had a fairly quiet Christmas day and New Year
Befor then I'm coming back to the UK for a week 15-23 January so if you want to see me let me know. I'll fit you in between all the shopping I'm gonna be doing!!! Now what's on the list - marmite, red wine, bread that isn't sweet, baked beans, jelly, custard etc. etc.
Had a fairly quiet Christmas day and New Year
