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
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The end of the year is upon us…
This has been the strangest way to end a year. As lots of you will know, last Wednesday I was sent into isolation because one of my girls tested positive. I was absolutely heart broken, and, if I’m being real, my COVID related anxiety went out of the roof. (I’ve suffered pretty badly from COVID … Continue reading The end of the year is upon us…
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
Home learning reflections
As I write this, it's Sunday 7th March. We're all guns blazing back to school tomorrow. I have very mixed feelings about this, but this isn't the time for this... I thought I'd spend today just listing 20 things I learned/enjoyed about home learning. This might spur you on to share some things with me … Continue reading Home learning reflections
Remote Learning reflections (so far)
When I sat in the Christmas holidays, I knew that remote teaching was going to be a possibility. I knew that there was going to be the chance this this would happen.. and here we are! I'm teaching from home. Spring 1 has thrown me into a barrage of learning new things, adapting plans and … Continue reading Remote Learning reflections (so far)
20 wins for 2020
Let's be honest... 2020 sucked. Like almost entirely sucked. However, I feel like I can't leave 2020 as 'the shittiest year ever' without looking for some wins. So here are my 20 personal wins for 2020. Books We all know that books were going to be my biggest win of 2020. This wouldn't be me … Continue reading 20 wins for 2020
Happy times!
Reading a whole book in 2 sittings when you've been unable to concentrate on a book in ages. Christmas presents in the post. Wrapping (despite the fact I hate it) well co-ordinated presents. Watching Drag Race and cutting out. Voices of Fire. Being able to use something time and time again because it works. Watching … Continue reading Happy times!
Happy things…
I used to regularly do happy things posts, but 2020 happened and I stopped reflecting on the things that make me smile and keep me going. (I've just looked and the last time I did one of these posts was in May... so yeah, a WHILE!) Today then, I am bringing back the happy post! … Continue reading Happy things…
A month in the life of me… June edition
June was a month of mixed emotions... I went back to work at the start of June and that's been a whole load of getting used to. New routines. New roles. A new way of working. A new way of thinking. A whole load of newness wrapped in the delight of being back at work. … Continue reading A month in the life of me… June edition
