Monday, 20 August 2012
Scubby
Finally we all piled into our little boat to enjoy an afternoon in the archipelago. The kids had a blast and the best part as always with a day out on the sea ... they all fell asleep without a fuss!
Sunday, 19 August 2012
Tjejmilen
In 2 weeks time I'm going up to Stockholm to run the famous tjejmilen. The only problem is I haven't been out running. I just started this lchf diet and every time I try to run my legs feel like lead after the first km. People have told me it's because of the lack of carbs but on the other hand I've already lost 3 kg and I really don't want to go off of the diet! A friend suggested a compromise just before running and after drink a carb smoothie. So I'm going to give it a try!
I've been back at work for a week now and I still haven't found my rhythm I feel absolutely frustrated and I don't know why. I can't help feeling weird vibes and of course I go to the absolute extreme explanation which always in my head leads back to my fault... I found a new super hero who will remind me to let things go she is called Anxiety girl! I'm going to print out a photo of her and put it up on my bulletin board at work, hopefully then I'll be able to let some things go!
Here is a picture of her for anyone else that has the same problem as I do.
I've been back at work for a week now and I still haven't found my rhythm I feel absolutely frustrated and I don't know why. I can't help feeling weird vibes and of course I go to the absolute extreme explanation which always in my head leads back to my fault... I found a new super hero who will remind me to let things go she is called Anxiety girl! I'm going to print out a photo of her and put it up on my bulletin board at work, hopefully then I'll be able to let some things go!
Here is a picture of her for anyone else that has the same problem as I do.
Sunday, 8 July 2012
The new school
Friday was an exciting day, my co-workers and I got the opportunity to tour the old jail and meet the Indonesian investors behind the new Ib school where we have been offered jobs. Later I rushed back to work to meet with my last summer school students and 3 hours later I was at my inlaws place celebrating our 6 year olds birthday with family!
Saturday was the Gillen's annual lamb BBQ in jamjo and as always, a good time was had by all!
So you would guess today would be one of rest... But no, we are on our way to high chaparral with the carlsson's and the Vlachos families! I've got a cooked can on the stove for mini banoffie pies for desert and a my sites on a large cup of coffee before the boys wake up and realize today's the day we travel to the wild wild west!
Saturday was the Gillen's annual lamb BBQ in jamjo and as always, a good time was had by all!
So you would guess today would be one of rest... But no, we are on our way to high chaparral with the carlsson's and the Vlachos families! I've got a cooked can on the stove for mini banoffie pies for desert and a my sites on a large cup of coffee before the boys wake up and realize today's the day we travel to the wild wild west!
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
A time to Sew
This morning I rose with the sun which was just after 4 and decided to take full advantage of the empty quiet living room before it became overrun with children and cereal bowels.
My friend who is also my coworker and I had paid a little visit to ikea in the hopes of finding some fabric and curtains to brighten up our new office. There we found "Evalotta" a perfect blue print with birds on it.. And on sale to boot!
So 40 minutes later the wall hanging was sewn and ironed and the 4 sleeping boys were none the wiser.
Azades generous husband spent a good part of his morning risking life and limb up on a ladder for us at work removing the mustard coloured drapes that had been hanging there for I don't know how long, and replacing them with light blue linen ones.
Azade and I worked away at unpacking and organizing until lunch and I can't tell you how good it felt to sit there!
A strange thing happened though .. Other teachers that were there stumbled in and had one of two reactions... Wow this is so nice... Oh I want to fix up my office too, or some off handed remark about how it was a waste of time or money that they themselves would never spend.
But I know the truth and that is I love my new office space and I look forward to sitting there and in turn isn't that enough to make me a better teacher and coworker?
Thank you miss A for showing me the good side of office living... I'm sold now and I can never go back!
My friend who is also my coworker and I had paid a little visit to ikea in the hopes of finding some fabric and curtains to brighten up our new office. There we found "Evalotta" a perfect blue print with birds on it.. And on sale to boot!
So 40 minutes later the wall hanging was sewn and ironed and the 4 sleeping boys were none the wiser.
Azades generous husband spent a good part of his morning risking life and limb up on a ladder for us at work removing the mustard coloured drapes that had been hanging there for I don't know how long, and replacing them with light blue linen ones.
Azade and I worked away at unpacking and organizing until lunch and I can't tell you how good it felt to sit there!
A strange thing happened though .. Other teachers that were there stumbled in and had one of two reactions... Wow this is so nice... Oh I want to fix up my office too, or some off handed remark about how it was a waste of time or money that they themselves would never spend.
But I know the truth and that is I love my new office space and I look forward to sitting there and in turn isn't that enough to make me a better teacher and coworker?
Thank you miss A for showing me the good side of office living... I'm sold now and I can never go back!
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Headboard
Yesterday we finally got the tufted headboard up that my mother made us! It was a milestone in our life with small kids finally we have a kid free zone in our house and I love it!! Unfortunately I woke up with a terrible cold but on the upside I've been stuck in bed reading and surfing the net! 
Monday, 4 June 2012
Moving House and Moving Office
Three weeks ago we packed up the attic where were had been living for the past five and a half years and migrated south to the second floor. It was the best decision we ever made! Things are still in boxes and will be for awhile but I have a secret weapon, my mother is here visiting for another 3 weeks, and slowly but surely she is getting things organized and most importantly cordinated for me! So as they say strike while the iron is hot, I am moving to another office at work, and the majority of my free time is now spent thinking up colour schemes for my new shelf. Last year I covered all of my folders in matching material and now I'm wondering if I should keep the same colours or change it up? I'm drawing inspiration from the WWII poster Keep Clam and Carry on! 
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