http://instagram.com/p/VurfBzTfEz/ Our Valentine's evening: prawn pil pil, ribeye steak, red wine, The Raid*, chocolate, love. Perfect. *we have a bit of a tradition of watching action flicks on V day!
Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green My rating: 5 of 5 stars *spoiler alert kinda* It is not an understatement to say that I LOVED this book. It has been a very long time since I have read a book which I have literally (and I mean literally) could not put down. I… Continue reading Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars
Losing my Crafting Mojo
With all that I have on my plate at the moment, something has had to give. It makes me sad that this something is crafting. The last thing I crafted was the embroidery I sewed for our sew make believe lucky dip present and that was only because I had to (although I was so glad… Continue reading Losing my Crafting Mojo
Snow Day
Today was meant to be my first day at my new placement school but the snow brought my first snow day since I was at school, many moons ago. Today has been a gift of time which I was not expecting so I have spent it reading. I have so much reading to do… Continue reading Snow Day
Reading
I have a lot of reading to get done in not very much time. Shame that I don't feel like reading tonight. At all.
Book Review: Howards End
Howards End by E.M. Forster My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book definitely fell under the banner of 'must read some day' for me and since I am determined to make a dent in that list of books this year, it is fitting that it is the first novel I have read in 2013.… Continue reading Book Review: Howards End
Clearing the Decks
Since moving into our home just over 2 years ago, we have been slowly getting our belongings into their 'right' place. At times it is difficult not to get overwhelmed by all the things we have that do not yet have a place. Some of these things are things we need, use and want but… Continue reading Clearing the Decks
Reflections and Resolutions
When a new year starts, it is naturally a time to reflect back on the year that has passed and look to the future. Last year was a good year. The jubilee and Olympics helped me to fall in love with Britain again. I started my training course and taught my first classes. It was… Continue reading Reflections and Resolutions
Happy New Year
It's been a helluva year, ending with a super surprise pressie. Here's to a fantastic 2013.
More To Do
Just thought of a couple more things I need to do: Christmas and thank you cards Sort out all our photos and video This weekend we are putting up our decorations. I am hoping this Christmas is going to be extra special.
Notes From My Day 