Sport Season

It is definitely a sport season. We spent the day outside taking part in the school Sports day.
At the weekend there was Formula 1, tennis, football amongst other things. I am not particularly gifted at sport but do take interest in things like The Olympics, athletics etc and I also enjoy football.
I like the way sport can unite people and also provide young people with the chance to shine.
I love being outside and walking in the countryside. The feeling of freedom I experience when walking with my dog is hard to describe.

barbecue season.

We have entered barbecue season. Yesterday I was at a garden party and we had a barbecue and I keep smelling barbecues sizzling on my estate.
I think it is a lovely, sociable thing to do sitting with friends, drinking and relaxing and eating food cooked out in the open.
We get a lot of rain here so umbrellas and gazebos are a very good buy when planning a barbecue!
I intend having some at my caravan this year but for now my efforts must focus on clearing and preparing my house for sale.
happy days !
Life out in the open.

weather

People are talking about being too hot so other people are posting photo's of being snowed in a few months ago. The weather plays such an important role in our lives. People planning outdoor weddings pray for sun or an excellent marquee, people organising kite flying festivals hope for just the right amount of wind, farmers need rain and then a little sun so the crops grow and we all hope for certain weather to fit in with our plans.
One of the things I like about weather is that we have little influence over it. We learn to adapt and change our plans based on the type of weather that turns up and I like that certain factor of unpredictability.
In England the weather is very hard to predict and so when you get a nice sunny day exactly when you most wanted it you truly feel as if you have won a prize in The Weather Lottery! ( So much more exciting than the money lottery!)
Whatever the weather today, have a great day!

Things are starting to happen!

I feel like I have been laying the foundations and planning and thinking for such a long time and now, finally things are moving!
The valuer is trying to get in touch and so any time now I will have a valuation report completed on my house and then it can go on the market.
I am so ready to sell now and move onto the next chapter of my life.
There are 2 and a half weeks left of the school term and we have officially completed the English plans for the year and are having a week of sport followed by a week of Science so it is a time of endings and new beginnings for the pupils I work with.
I have learnt such an incredible amount in this past year and have really managed to figure out the things and people that truly make me happy and how I enjoy spending my time on this beautiful planet Earth.
Life is so short and precious that we all owe it to ourselves to live the best life we can for us and to do the things that enrich life for ourselves and others.
July is a beautiful month marking the halfway mark for the year. In 2014 I have crammed in so much learning and thinking and planning I feel that I am finally ready for action!

exploring

I had a lovely day today. The Year 11's were taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for their leavers meal out. We walked in a country park. The kids planned the whole thing, read the map, decided the route etc. This type of activity brings out the best in young people. They showed some great team building skills and really enjoyed being out in the beauty of nature.
I really enjoyed the day too.

patience

Sometimes I find it hard to be patient. It is often when I am waiting to hear from someone who said they would be in touch and then delays getting in touch. I don't enjoy feeling out of control and unable to influence events.
I guess the lesson to learn for me is to learn to let go and allow things to take care of themselves.
This is what I am currently working on.
I will let you know how it goes!
I am working on being as laid back as these dogs!

School Leavers

Many students have left school after sitting their exams. University students have either completed their courses or the first year or two of their course. Teachers are starting to count down the days until the summer holiday. All in all people are reaching a half way point in the year. They are reflecting on how things have gone so far and what they aim to do next.
I too am feeling reflective. My accident helped to remind me of the truly important things in life and my nearest and dearest were able to show me they are here for me and how much they care about me.
My body is repairing nicely and emotionally I am feeling more robust.
Hettie appears to be a lovely car and got me to and from work - a 72 mile round trip with no problems.
I am glad to be spending time around the Year 11's at my school as they are just starting to adjust to the idea of transition to the next phase of their education. The school team aim to provide them with some happy 'school leavers' outings and the emotional support needed to adjust to all the changes.
Change can be scary but it can also be good and tremendously exciting.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chUolMjZyHc

Ollie looking reflective...