Saturday, 4 February 2017

Celebrate #3

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My reasons to celebrate this week are:

1.  The snowdrops are out in my garden and they look so beautiful.  I am now wondering if the bulbs I planted last year will come up this spring - no signs yet.

2.  My revision is going well - I think - just another week left so I am going back over everything hoping some more will stick and I will get more confident before the exam.  No doubt those awful exam nightmares will kick in some time this week - so any suggestions for a good night's sleep will be most welcome :)

3. More new people coming Nordic walking and really feeling the benefit.  It is such a good feeling to know you've enabled someone to walk twice as far as they have in a very long time, enjoyed talking with new people and have got to feel really proud of themselves and what they've accomplished.

This week, Lexa has been asking about housework - I think this pretty much sums up my thoughts on the subject!!
Here's hoping you all had a lot more in your life to celebrate than housework - you know I'd love to know what you've been doing so leave me a comment below :)
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  1. Tonja Drecker4 February 2017 at 12:51

    Good luck on sleeping and the exam. I wish I had some tips for you. As to house work-I must be fascinating too.

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder4 February 2017 at 23:57

      Ha Ha - we fascinating women must stick together :)

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  2. Unknown4 February 2017 at 18:05

    Love your comic about housework! It took me a while to realize your "revision" wasn't editing a book! lol Good luck on the exam, and congrats on how well your Nordic walking group is doing! Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder4 February 2017 at 23:59

      Yes - it's yet another instance of how words can mean so many different things without the correct context! Loved your housework theme this week - resonated perfectly with me!!

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  3. Joanne4 February 2017 at 19:47

    I guess I am a bit dull right now. Early in a new year I always do clean outs. That will slack off soon. Happy for your writing and walking. Sounds like all is good. I went to PA for a week to help my dad. It was an excellent visit. Take care and celebrate your time.

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder5 February 2017 at 00:01

      I think it's more the grind of hoovering, washing up and dusting that is the boring bit - sorting things out and getting things organised or a bit more space always gives back that satisfaction of a job well done - the other household chores just spring back in your face the very next day!!

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  4. Suzanne Furness5 February 2017 at 07:22

    I love that sign!Snowdrops are beautiful aren't they? I have a few clumps in my garden and I always look forward to seeing them push up. Good luck with the exam, have you tried chamomile tea to help you sleep?

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder5 February 2017 at 08:11

      Many thanks for the tip about the tea - I do have some in my cupboard for a friend when she comes round for a cuppa - I might give it a try :)

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  5. Kate Larkindale5 February 2017 at 10:20

    For good sleep, try some lavender oil on your pillow. it helps! And if you can have a relaxing bath before you get into bed, even better.

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder5 February 2017 at 21:41

      Thanks for the tip about lavender and a relaxing bath sounds good too :)

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  6. Click5 February 2017 at 11:13

    I spotted the snowdrops outside our house last week. Now there's dozens of them. I hope your bulbs come up too. :-)

    And good luck with the revision and the exam. I've been finding when I can't sleep two things help send me off. One thing I do is tell myself a story, I have a couple of stories I've been using for years. The other thing is picture a place and walk around it, taking in all the details (at the moment it's the Ravenclaw common room). It helps to switch my brain off from whatever it keeping me awake and allows me to drift off.

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder5 February 2017 at 21:43

      The walk idea is something new to me but a really good one so I'll definitely be giving it a go. Thank you :)

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  7. Paula5 February 2017 at 16:03

    Love the cartoon! Lavender is a great help for sleeping!!

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder5 February 2017 at 21:44

      Thanks Paula - I thought you might be on the same wavelength as me on the cartoon when I saw it :)

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  8. Fil6 February 2017 at 03:02

    I'm going to tell myself I'm fascinating from now on lol
    The snowdrops are a joy - I hope all your other bulbs come up. I always forget what I've planted so it's a nice surprise in Spring.
    Good luck with the exam - you'll be brilliant. Fil

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder6 February 2017 at 05:24

      I think there's quite a few of us fascinating women out there and luckily I'm friends with many of them - yourself included :)

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  9. Julie Flanders6 February 2017 at 08:42

    Hahaha I think I come from a line of fascinating women too. That must be it. :D
    Good luck with your exam!! I'm sure you will rock it.

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  10. Julia Thorley6 February 2017 at 10:12

    Our hellebores are just peeking out from the ground. Spring won't be long. Love the housework joke. Oh yes, we must be related!

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder6 February 2017 at 22:02

      Ooh I wonder if that's the plant we saw on our last walk - lots of lovely yellow delicate petals?

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  11. Tamara Narayan10 February 2017 at 06:53

    Oh thank goodness. I am so far from dull I am positively sparkling. (But my house isn't.)

    No flowers around here. We got snow instead of snow drops!

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