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• The Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done

  Yesterday I did something so incredibly dumb I have to share it with you. I drove a couple of hours away to run the Lausanne 20km race, it goes up and down... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Instant Solution to Be More Efficient

  

  As you probably know if a) you have met me, b) you’ve taken a look at this blog ( and especially the gaps between posts) I don’t have oodles of free time when... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Are Your New Year's Resolutions Going?

  

  (source) Resolutions? What resolutions? What New year come to think about it. I've slipped back into real life so quickly that it's hard to think that this... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Much Do You Weigh?

  

  (source) I was reading an article in today's Guardian (this is officially a VLW - very lazy weekend, so you'll have to find the link yourselves today) which... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do We Still Need Teachers?

  Today I attended a fantastic conference organised by Geneva International school (the oldest in the world if you're interested). It was great, the coffee and... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Dream Hideaway

  

  (source) One of my favourite day dreams (apart from the one where I'm in solitary confinement for a month or so) is of my ideal study. It's a secret room with... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• ... and a Couple of Extra Resolutions!

  

  Is it too late for a couple of last minute resolutions? I hope not. To be honest I was too busy enjoying Christmas to think properly about New Year so it took m... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fabbook Awards 2012

  

  (image source) One of the good things about goodreads is that it’s easy to see what I’ve read this year; this is especially useful as I forget every book I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• ...and Hello 2013

  

  (source) So, as I'm sure you're dying to hear all about my New Year's Resolutions, here they are: 1. Run - at least 30km a week and improve my time in the... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Goodbye 2012

  

  Wow, what a year. This time last year I was thinking about how to make the year I turned forty count. I think I've managed that. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Blog, Or Not to Blog - That is the Question

  

  (source) As you can see below I made  the decision to stop blogging a while ago, I was completely overloaded and something had to give. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Goodbye

  As I sat listening to some favorite songs on youtube last night, finally relaxing after a busy week, thinking about all the things I hadn't found time to do -... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shock, Horror, No Poem Today

  My humble apologies for the lack of post this week. I've always managed it before, even posting every day for a month while being away in April for the A to Z... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day...and Back to School

  This week has been pretty busy for a lot of people I think. Although, as a teacher my first days are not that fearful I do feel for these kids, throwing... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Top Five Songs I Grew up with

  Back to school means back to all those good habits I told you about the other day. That is why I was just grazing a few favorite blogs in the staffroom when I... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Term's Resolutions

  

  (source) It’s the first Sunday evening that’s felt like a Sunday evening for a loooong time, and although the kids don’t start until Tuesday, I’m back at work... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day... and Rain

  

  (source) Not living in the UK means that Rain is worth a mention here. Especially when accompanied by a fifteen degree drop in temperature. This time last week... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Am the Mother of a Teen

  

  On my kids’ birthdays I always give them a special hug (sometimes a present even!) and tell them the story of the day they were born… It was a hot summer’s... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Improved Pedigree Bum

  

  For the four legged fellow in your life, our new poo flavoured dog biscuits will transform your lives. No more rootling about in ditches to find that elusive... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day...and Running

  

  Having just got home from running a local 12km race the choice of today's poem is obvious. While some races and runs are really enjoyable, the best that can be... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION