I would write a lot, if I wasn't so tired. It's been one hell of a day. We moved a whole van-load of boxes, dismantled several bookcases/cupboards and organised so much this week, and today we spent most of our day packing and moving those things to the apartment. The house here is getting brighter and less cluttered by the minute. It's really quite amazing. And exhausting.
I also went to my last Zumba class at the gym in Gemert last night, which despite the fact that they're a good workout, were getting very boring as the were exactly the same every class, and I've been doing three Zumba classes a week consecutively. The steps were very repetitive and simple, and though that might be perfect for those farmer's wives around here, I find it super boring. So I have switched to a gym in Uden, which is about twice as far away, but they do have Body Jam and it seems all-round a nicer gym. The people there actually talked to me when I did my trial class. I am going to do a double whammy (Body Jam first, then Zumba) tomorrow and try to keep that a weekly thing for my Saturday morning. Back in Australia Saturday morning is one of the few days I don't go to the gym, instead Ash and I go out for breakfast. Oh, I miss going out for breakfast. I attempted to do it in Amsterdam, but it just wasn't the same, despite having my Aussie friend Phiroze with me. I miss the Northern Soul pancakes (check the menu to see what they serve with them, except I don't eat bananas)! And the bacon at Dench Bakers! And the breakfast stacks from the Green Refectory (doesn't have a website)! But now it'll be work-out time. Body Jam, new release! Yes! I look forward to learning something new. I should check Gandalf's new videos on the Body Jam website, he is just too cute with his kiwi accent. He reminds me a little of the whale in Beached Az. I would love to see that whale busts some moves like G!
I spoke to my pal Phiroze today, he called me on my mobile and spoke to me in French, it completely messed me up because I don't know any French men! I was very confused there for a second, though I thought I recognised his voice. He's is Cali. Wish I was in Cali! Actually, no, I'm ok here. I am doing something very useful, something not many people could do as well and as organised as I do it. I know I am doing something very nice and helpful and kind, but sometimes (as I'm sure you can gather from my posts) I wonder what the hell I've gotten myself into. Why the hell would a social and friend-craving creature like me isolate herself in a tiny village in rural Holland? Because it seems for me the right place to be right now. My Mum would be struggling without me. Her life would be much harder. She doesn't deserve that.
I can't believe it's been a month already. Goodness. I should send some postcards. Oh, I received a lovely email from my mother-in-law today, luckily she's been looking after my husband a little for me while I've been gone, and my garden too, which is very sweet. I know my husband doesn't really need looking after, but he does like it...He went to a new bar in Melbourne today, Ponyfish Island in the middle of the Yarra at the bottom of the footbridge pilon, to celebrate a mate's birthday. I would have liked to have gone too.
But instead, I'm going to bed. See you on the other end. x
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