20th October

20^th October

“Every sense you possess is an instrument for reacting to change” Dune

It was the mini-football tournament yesterday, and Beskol remain the reigning champions for another year. We played 6 games, and only conceded two goals. I managed to sprain my ankle during the warm up – bloody typical – so wasn’t of much use, but did manage to get both goals in the final. It was also the only match our school director watched, so it also helped my standing in the school I am sure.

Of course, all of this will be worthless once they see me play in the basketball tournament in December, and even more so in the volleyball next year. Both sports of which I have almost zero ability. Comments of, “But you are tall and athletic” don’t help, and only make me more nervous about disappointing people. I am truly terrible at both sports.

Some trousers arrived for my mum today (thanks again) and I was slightly worried that the 34inch waist I had asked for might be too small. I came to Kazakhstan wearing a 36inch + belt, and have had to make two new holes in it since then, so I thought I must be around 34/35inches now. Well, the trousers fit mum, but I still need the belt! I haven’t worn clothes this small since senior school (high school). Instead it would probably be a better idea to be putting weight ON, seeing as winter is very quickly approaching.