5 things I have learned about being a teacher (and about myself)
You like the kids more than they like you You will care more about the kids' grades than they will You can't be a perfectionist (luckily I'm not) You have to be able to take criticism (unfortunately I can't) I am rubbish at being a novice
My Weird Hobby
Most people spend their time doing productive things or worthwhile things on the internet like Reddit or cats or memes. I like to fawn over pretty china I'm never going to buy. These are some of my favourites. Cornishware - we already have this but it's so expensive and we need more! Cath Kidston Mushrooms… Continue reading My Weird Hobby
Sneak Peek
I have been crafting for an upcoming birthday. This is a cheeky sneak peek. I look forward to sewing more this year.
Book Review: Moods by Lousia May Alcott
During our wonderful trip to the States last year, we were able to visit the town of Concord. Not only is this town important because it is where the first shots of the American Revolutionary War were fired, it also boast a great deal of literary heritage with Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel… Continue reading Book Review: Moods by Lousia May Alcott
Pressure
Since this month's NaBloPoMo theme is 'pressure', I thought I ought to write about it at least once this month and yet every day that I have come to write something I have felt reluctant. Maybe this is because 'pressure' is such a negative word and my word for 2014, as you know, is Positivity.… Continue reading Pressure
Just remember…
5 things to do this weekend
Go swimming Find all the places I've kept souvenirs and put them in some sort of order Feed the ducks at the park Start writing something new Read for pleasure
Making Writing Prompts Personal
I was just thinking I had nothing to write today and then I read this post. It's like the WordPress powers that be had published it just for me! Great advice and a reminder that sometimes I need to have a little faith in the ideas that glug around my head.
Daily Photos
As I said, I'm a sucker for recording stuff. And a sucker for challenges. So I am doing this for January over on Instagram. These are my photos so far: By the way, was pretty pschyed to discover this free (and simple) photo collage app called Composure for the Mac since iPhoto lacks this kind… Continue reading Daily Photos
Notes From My Day 