January was full of some wonderful wonderful moments. Books. Always books. Reading books to my love. Picture books. Reading books in Starbucks. Spending quiet moments reading. Getting amazing book post. Books with gorgeous messages. Diverse books. Books with gorgeous sprayed edges. Watching my love fall in love with bookish worlds. Spending time with the people … Continue reading January snapshots
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Happy things: the Easter holiday edition
So... my life's changed a lot over the past 4 months of 2022. You might've noticed that I've not been around as much on here, but it's not because I'm not still loving reading and blogging... it's just that there's someone in my life who has completely and utterly changed it and made it the … Continue reading Happy things: the Easter holiday edition
Festive happy things
I've had the very best time over Christmas and New Year and think it's so lovely when I get these chances to just stop and appreciate the good things (cause y'know, I'm a total dweller!). Here's just a small collection of things that have made me smile recently... I'd love to know yours! Spending time … Continue reading Festive happy things
A round up of happy things
Texting friends positivity. Receiving lovely messages. People checking in on me. Great days filled with CPD. Having people around me who care. Feeling like my opinion matters. Getting out for a run. The sunshine. Book post. Seeing my kids get excited about books. Upcoming half term. Being creative and feeling useful. Working hard and the … Continue reading A round up of happy things
August happy things
Every now and again I like to spend some time reflecting on the happy things in life... and now that the Summer holidays is coming to a close, this is the perfect time! Getting out and about. Running all over. Having time with the world. Getting up when I choose. Going to bed when I … Continue reading August happy things
Summer holiday hopes
I always look forward to the summer holidays. Not because I don’t love my job (I do a lot), but because it’s the only time my brain truly manages to switch off from ‘teacher mode’ and goes into ‘Steph mode. It’s the only time of year I manage to be me for a bit. I … Continue reading Summer holiday hopes
Happy things…
Making positive phone calls home. Watching videos of cute cats. Emails from parents saying I'm doing a good job. Hilarious videos from friends. Watching videos of cute ducks. Listening to Trixie Mattel over and over again. Setting up my bullet journal. The Circle. Watching football on a Sunday while I do some blogging. Group chats … Continue reading Happy things…
Half term joys
I love my job, but my god do I appreciate a holiday. Seeing friends for the first time in months. Seeing family for the first time in months. Getting hugs for the first time in months. Reading. Running. Viperthon. The sunshine coming out. Longer days. Lighter nights. Sleeping pretty well. Releases of some brilliant books. … Continue reading Half term joys
Tales of a runner #6: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
The many faces of me, the runner One year ago yesterday, I started my running journey. One year ago yesterday, I did something I never ever imagined I would do, never mind be able to do and sustain. One year ago yesterday, I started something that has well and truly become a thing I love … Continue reading Tales of a runner #6: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Tales of a runner: the frustration edition
Has there ever been a truer quote? The other day, I went for a run and it FRUSTRATED me that I wasn't better than I am. I actually posted a thread on twitter because I wanted to get out my frustration. I wanted it logged in my own world that it's not all rainbows and … Continue reading Tales of a runner: the frustration edition
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