September 2024 round-up

September was all about going back to schedules and routines, and I have to say that that felt really good. Funnily enough, there’s less fretting about when to do x, when there is less freedom about when x can happen. Plus, September brings (to me) a renewed sense of energy. Maybe it’s the perspective of … Continue reading September 2024 round-up

June 2024 round-up

June was hard. We need to move houses (yes, again!), and spent a lot of time trying to find and, then, secure, a new place to move into. But, unfortunately, that fell through at the end of the month. So we are back to square one… except with a lot more stress. I also picked … Continue reading June 2024 round-up

November 2023 round-up

Brrr… it’s really cold in my part of the world, at the moment. While we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK, I will say that I am immensely grateful that I have a warm house to return to, without having to worry too much about energy bills. I am also grateful to live in a country … Continue reading November 2023 round-up

July 2023 round-up

July was such a fun month! I am sure that that feeling was largely influenced by my 2-weeks’ holiday with the kiddo, which included a haphazard (but heartfelt) celebration of his 16th birthday. Though, that feeling also came from working on a handful of exciting projects, on the other half of the month. https://www.instagram.com/p/CvGRpnlIONP/ On the research … Continue reading July 2023 round-up

February 2023 round-up

February was a full-on teaching month. And book writing month. And pass the Calpol and tissues month. I am soooo glad that I chose “cheerful” as my word for the year! It sure came in handy this month, reminding me to embrace the whimsical. For instance, it inspired to me go out, to look for … Continue reading February 2023 round-up

September 2021 round-up

I heard on a podcast, at the start of the month, that “September is the new January”, with its inherent sense of fresh start. That’s certainly the case for me, with the kids going back to school / university and a new term starting for me. The “fresh start” was also evident in the return … Continue reading September 2021 round-up