Friday, September 25, 2009

Farwell Letitia


Letitia said she was overwhelmed by our willingness to embrace her into the club and wonders if she deserves it.  "You, Guys knew I was just a passer through".  Yes I suppose its true, we did know Letitia was here for only a year but we also knew she was a runner!  Immediately we had a common bond with this American girl and so we welcomed her into our lives.

Our American friend perhaps didn't understand much of what Wonder Woman was saying to begin with - "After our run lets go for a dip so bring your togs and we'll have a cuppa when we get back".  Letitia confessed that her  mind was racing, "WHAT????"  However, over the past year we have watched our fellow runner transform into a Aussie Sheila ( a top chick). It's also highlighted to ourselves just what our culture is and particularly our unique aussie sayings.

Letitia explained that she simply originally thought that they would come to another country, do lots of travelling, see the sights, enjoy the lack of committments for one year however what she never expected was  that she would make friends.  In particular, friends that would  became important enought that its now hard to say goodbye.  So its with mixed emotions that Letitia leaves, excited to see old friends and to go HOME but leaving behind GGG's and many aussie friends.

However, that's the beauty of our new technological world, a click of the button and Letitia can check the GGG blog and keep track!  So I'd like to express our thanks to you, Letitia on behalf of GGG for all the memories, the insight into our own culture, the BOOK, the 4lbs fitball (a 2kg medicine ball, Letitia gave the club) and your Friendship.  It's not farwell rather its take care, Mate and we'll think of you often while we are running.

You're a top Sheila and we love ya! True Blue! Bloody Oath we do!