It is the start of half term in our household (at least for my daughter and husband, I’ll be working next week). Although I know children need a break from school, I worry that the break to the learning routine can undo some of what they’ve learnt. I have nothing to base this on as we’re only in Year 1, but I know if I stop doing something it is harder the next time I try. Continue Reading …
Back to university
University is harder than I remember; although as I was an undergraduate over 15 years ago maybe it is my memory! I’ve been quiet recently because I’ve been away at University of East Anglia on a course about water security (thank you work). It was a fascinating week, but very tiring as we were kept busy all day and every evening (although some of those were networking in a pub). A lot of the topics Continue Reading …
Inspired to start sewing again
I’ve been inspired by the BBC programme the Great British Sewing Bee, especially as it has combined with the rediscovery of my materials and patterns during our house move. They were packed up 4 years ago and put in the loft to make room for my daughter. Since then the most I’ve done with my sewing machine is make taggy blankets for my children, as well as for gifts. My dressmaking skills developed in a very Continue Reading …
Embedding ideas by rereading
With 2 million blog posts being published every day how do you keep on top of them? Of course you don’t. You probably have a number of favourite sites you follow, but may still struggle to keep on top of the posts. I certainly do. Sometimes it feels I just scan posts so I know I’ve got to the end, I register there were some interesting points and then I move on. I’ve realised that Continue Reading …
Achieving goals at the beach
The old saying to kill two birds with one stone is a great example of achieving more with the same effort. If you can find these in your life it feels great because you make progress in several areas at one time. I’ve been on holiday on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, UK. We picked a great week with the sun coming out for the first time in weeks, consequently we spent a lot Continue Reading …
