Approximate reading time: 10min It’s been a bit of a down-up week. Last Monday I accepted work in a Catholic school, that I have never been to before. My positive experiences in Catholic schools have been few and far between. While there have been one or two truly lovely schools, on the whole, they tend …
Mara-Kares
Approximate reading time: 8min Written on the 30th October 2021 Last night I watched a mini-series (On Netflix) About a boy tortured by his parents (It’s enough to make you feel sick) Gabriel Fernandez, a gorgeous 8-year-old child Who for 8 months of his life Was so unbelievably defiled Until it ended with his fatal …
Kilometers vs Miles
Approximate reading time: 10 min It’s been a good week:-) I am currently 2 weeks DATING FREE… and I am starting to feel human again. I am happy to report that my parent interviews for my assignment are finally getting coded. The melancholy has subsided….. and the zoning out on Netflix crap has been minimal. …
Parrot Lady
Approximate reading time: 9 minutes Written 27 October 2021 My week has been So super cool and relaxed I’m on school holiday (Thank goodness) I’m not feeling at all taxed I’m making an effort To sit outside every day First thing in the morning To be present and meditate For the rest of the day …
Challenge completed.
Approximate reading time: 7 min I am back. I am sorry I took a brief and much-needed hiatus. I have officially finished my online dating challenge. Number of men messaged: 75 Number of first dates: 4 (+ 2 zoom dates) Number of second dates: 3 I wish I could tell you that it all paid …
uP iN SmoKe!
Approximate reading time: 4 min 24th October 2021 6 am, curled up In a blanket outside Sitting in my garden Feeling calm and clear-eyed Rolling green grass Lush towering trees It’s truly the most gorgeous Of gardens for me Various sections Separate alcoves Forested beauty With wooded shadows My favourite place is sitting Underneath these …
Semi-Organized Chaos
Approximate reading time: 8 min Written the 15th October 2021 I’m so fucking wired I’ve honestly had enough This last bloody week Has just been so tough Booked into a reception class (Just for 7 days) To cover for a teacher who’d had An operation and was away Beautiful kids, very friendly staff But I’m …
Unconnected dots
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutes I’m back in the land of the positive. I can’t remember if I mentioned that I got my dissertation proposal back? I got 68% (The lowest I wanted was 68%, so I’m happy.) The feedback my lecturer gave me was very helpful except she said: “You seem to have a …
My Yaai-Paai
Approximate reading time: 15 minutes Written the 20th -26th of October 2021 I feel like a stuck record I’m mildly annoyed Another week goes by Being unemployed No voice and a cough That sounds horrendous It’s driving me insane Being stuck at home like this I’ve spent the last 3 days “Attempting to rest” But …
Lady Godiva
Approximate reading time: 11 min What to say, what to say…. Unfortunately, the creative juices seem to have gone a little AWOL. I am hoping if I stare at my screen long enough I’ll get a supercharged download of wit and humour!! …………. …………. …………. …………. …………. …………. …………. …………. …………. …………. ( Nope, I’m …