Monday, September 24, 2012
Amsterdam, Part I
The Dam was gorge. I suppose what hit us first (at seven thirty am, no less) was the beauty of the straight, organized fields. It looked like a clean place, Holland did.
Brunette?
Image courtesy of All Things Stylish.
I'm off task, I know. But something about Penelope Cruz's hair makes me yearn for those brunette days. Yearn. It's such a throwback to a time when washing hair was so not-cool (love), even though she's not from that time.
And on a completely unrelated note, we found out today that Leanne and Mark are indeed having themselves an Emily and not a boy. I'm so thrilled for them :) Much love from across the pond, Jacksons xxx
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Dam
Image courtesy of kvelv (swoon)
We just got back from Amsterdam. The trip home from the airport took a whopping three hours, so I'm just about knackered. Still have some work left to do tonight, so I best get to it before too long. I think it's just turned 9, however, and I might just have to hit the sack. Exciting news about bonfires and forested areas during the October half term. Gotta love a good cozy getaway.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Feelings awash
Images courtesy of wit + delight and kvelv, respectively.http://witanddelight.tumblr.com/post/31834709142 http://kvlv.tumblr.com/post/31807317096
The seasons are finally changing here in England. This morning I got the sweetest email and couldn't help but take in my surroundings: music was playing softly, the sun was shining brightly (as another teacher said to me later, "Another beautiful day!"), and even my toast tasted delicious.
The sentiment of the message was that we need to seize the day, enjoy each one, and recognize that each day holds promise. As a matter of fact, I used this sentiment with my kiddies today. I've adopted a new habit: at the end of every class, as the children stand behind their tucked-in chairs, I give them a tidbit of information that I hope aids them in being better humans. I've used, "It might not always feel this way, but your families love you. Treat them with respect" and, "your body is not only a temple, but you only get one. Treat it well." Today was, "Weekends are great. They're time for us to rest and recooperate. But every single day is a chance to be your best self. Have a great day."
The seasons are finally changing here in England. This morning I got the sweetest email and couldn't help but take in my surroundings: music was playing softly, the sun was shining brightly (as another teacher said to me later, "Another beautiful day!"), and even my toast tasted delicious.
The sentiment of the message was that we need to seize the day, enjoy each one, and recognize that each day holds promise. As a matter of fact, I used this sentiment with my kiddies today. I've adopted a new habit: at the end of every class, as the children stand behind their tucked-in chairs, I give them a tidbit of information that I hope aids them in being better humans. I've used, "It might not always feel this way, but your families love you. Treat them with respect" and, "your body is not only a temple, but you only get one. Treat it well." Today was, "Weekends are great. They're time for us to rest and recooperate. But every single day is a chance to be your best self. Have a great day."
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Call Me Maybe - for Choir and Orchestra
Oh my god. I didn't think my day could get any better. Frank just asked, "are you tearing up?" No. I'm crying.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Your Inner Winner
Image courtesy of Fashionista
You might not know how much I love love love Project Runway, but I do. Guilty pleasure? No. It's good stuff.
Anyway, Tim Gunn just said something that MIGHT change my life,
"Channel your inner winner."
Stop. I'm in love.
Image courtesy of Poetry Foundation.
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