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I’ll still visit here from time to time to look back on what I’ve done but its time to move on. I’m still learning Mandarin, I still want to teach but my work here in England is taking over for now and I have a lot to look forward to here so I leave my “last” Tumblr post with this quote from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:

So this is the first episode of what is better know as ‘Fronnie does China’. 

Me: “I’m really happy today, I can finally remember that particular word in Mandarin I keep forgetting.”

Person I’m talking to at the time: “Ching Chong Ching Chong”

Me: Really?..... Seriously!?

Could of turned out way worse. 

I know no-one I know or work with reads my Tumblr thankfully so I can speak my mind on here.

I’ve been offered a position with EF English First as of March 2018 as an English teacher for kids and teens.

I’m just reading through the documents at the moment and the contract. I’m making my final decision this week (I have until the 10th July to accept officially).

I’m just worried I’m not qualified enough because I want to be the best at what I do and don’t have much to no teaching experience in the classroom but I know they won’t just go “Here’s a class, see you later”. It’s just self doubt really that has stopped me from saying yes straight away.

The offer is to teach in the city of Chongqing, China. I have a friend from university who is a local from there who has said if I ever need to meet people or want to go on a night out she can sort me out and settle me in easier than the company could ahaha She currently lives in London but does go home to visit from time to time.

My mum knows, she’s the only person that I’m going to tell for these first couple of months. She keeps telling me (as she always does) “You can do whatever you like because I know you’ll be the best at what you do, whatever you do”. She sees my worry better than any other as I like to keep my face neutral and cards close. She knows it’s appreciated.

I shouldn’t think so much, I use to be so much carefree than how I am now. Is it fear or excitement? I guess I won’t know until I get there, but when I do get there I know deep down I’ll love it.

Here’s something I found whilst looking for some helpful resources.