Sunday, 10 February 2013
Cabin fever
This week I've been home on sick leave taking care of sick twins and husband. Alfie was lucky enough to skate by, touch wood. Being home with the kids was hard but on the other hand it gave me time to organize things in my head, and strangely enough all the things that seemed to be falling apart now seem to be falling into place. How you like them apples!
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Coventry
I attended a CAS workshop with ibsca this past weekend and it was great! The first culture shock came when the taxi driver called me sweetheart! I can still laugh thinking what that would be like here in Sweden! I could just see another teacher in the staff room asking me "pass the newspaper love."
Unfortunately there was no time for shopping but we managed to find an Asda in the neighborhood, and 30 minutes later I was a hundred pounds poorer but had found gifts for everyone and some essential toiletries for myself since I forgot my makeup bag at home. I found some cars underwear for Edvin, he has been out of diapers for two days so far and he's doing fabulously! Gustav on the other hand has no interest and every time we suggest it he says "nej tack!"
Today I'm having a much needed lazy day in pjs awaiting a visit from little kalle. In the meantime I've been thinking about all the great things our new school can do with CAS!
Unfortunately there was no time for shopping but we managed to find an Asda in the neighborhood, and 30 minutes later I was a hundred pounds poorer but had found gifts for everyone and some essential toiletries for myself since I forgot my makeup bag at home. I found some cars underwear for Edvin, he has been out of diapers for two days so far and he's doing fabulously! Gustav on the other hand has no interest and every time we suggest it he says "nej tack!"
Today I'm having a much needed lazy day in pjs awaiting a visit from little kalle. In the meantime I've been thinking about all the great things our new school can do with CAS!
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
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