I've felt a bit mired in negative thoughts lately. Not about myself, but feeling generally antagonistic and resentful about some people's words and actions. I'm going to try a simple routine each day, using my lj, to focus on thinking about things in a more positive way. I'm going to post 3 positive thoughts or goals, one about a friend, one about ( Read more... )

Today I was told that not only would I not be getting four days next year, but I'd also be Year 5 level leader, which is more work for no more pay. Fortunately I am the queen of 'working smarter, not harder' (favourite catch cry in our staffroom) so I have already thought of two ways to get more free hours in the week. It's still going to mean that ( Read more... )

I, too, have been crappy with lj updating... and commenting... and, for once, even reading. Normally it's a daily port of call and lately not even weekly. Still, I am now caught up on the reading. I've been so busy - which is completely my own fault. Not doing my reports as early as usual has left me scrabbling. Mostly done now though, just the ( Read more... )

Bought an iPhone 6. It is much fun. I love the fingerprint id, particularly for buying apps. The camera functions are fun - I had a great time filming the kids in slow motion today. I have downloaded a gazillion apps that I will probably never use (all free) and I like the step counting etc - not sure how much data this will use though. Apparently ( Read more... )

I made miniature eclairs this evening. I was incredibly angry about the first recipe that I used - which used up all but one of my home laid eggs - because it was complete and utter SHIT. The worst online recipe I've ever found - and on a BBC website! Disappointed. But then I went and bought more eggs, found someone who knew what they were talking ( Read more... )

My weekend was moderately productive. I spent one day writing reports with workmates at my place. They were both astonished at how quiet my house is. One of the thingsI love about my house is the deep quiet that pervades it almost all the time. I like the radio, I like music, but proper quiet is a luxury ( Read more... )

I didn't think this weekend would be super busy but, as per usual, I'd forgotten things were happening. Like Jen coming to stay! In fact I'm waiting for her right now. At the last message she said she'd be an hour or two several hours ago so ... maybe soon. Once we work out what hours Jen and Rob are likely to be awake we can work out when people ( Read more... )

9:14pm and it would be very easy to watch an episode of Modern Family before sleep... but no! I will be strong ( Read more... )

I love a productive weekend! I got up early to trim the ivy and creepers around the house - a fortnightly job in warm weather. I'd forgotten that we were having an Oxfam meeting over breakfast - fortunately Jess reminded me. My homework from the meeting is to investigate campers so we have somewhere to sleep halfway through the walk. Between ( Read more... )

Luke took me to see the Stephen Fry simulcast at the cinema in Ringwood! It was a very nice surprise:). Then we had kebabs. So romantic;). Actually, a kebab was exactly what I felt like having ( Read more... )