Life has its twists and turns and it leads us to roads untraveled and destinations unknown. I'm currently not sure where I'm/we're headed and it's hard... I know things will be alright, 'cause strangely they always end up that way. No matter what trials and tribulations I've come across and/or gone through I've always ended up OK. I'm never sorry for the journey made and, mostly, eager to experience what's ahead.
I don't believe my life is any harder than anyone else's, nor is it any easier...it just is.
What becomes of it is up to Me.
torsdag, februari 24, 2011
söndag, februari 20, 2011
*sigh*
*breathe*
...
*breathe!*
They are 3 and 5 years old...not 23 and 25...!
3 and 5.
3 and 5.
3 and 5!
Little people...little...
Pushing all my buttons...! :[
...
*breathe...*
...
*breathe!*
They are 3 and 5 years old...not 23 and 25...!
3 and 5.
3 and 5.
3 and 5!
Little people...little...
Pushing all my buttons...! :[
...
*breathe...*
torsdag, februari 17, 2011
Née! ♥
Open hearts, sharing souls, trusted friends.
Thanks for the chat sis ♥ and thank you for being the awesome you that you are! ♥ Speak to you again soon! ♥
måndag, februari 14, 2011
♥
It's Valentine's Day! ♥
Here in Sweden it's called Alla hjärtans dag, meaning All Hearts' Day. Sweet enough but I think I most prefer the Finnish Ystävänpäivä, which means Friend's Day. A day not just for your sweetheart but for all who are close to your heart! ♥
Hyvää ystävänpäviää to you all! ♥
Here in Sweden it's called Alla hjärtans dag, meaning All Hearts' Day. Sweet enough but I think I most prefer the Finnish Ystävänpäivä, which means Friend's Day. A day not just for your sweetheart but for all who are close to your heart! ♥
Hyvää ystävänpäviää to you all! ♥
lördag, februari 12, 2011
Upsidedown...
...that's what Life is right now...
Once again Family proves to be everything, without them things would be unbearable. Being dependent isn't my forte, I'm embarrassed and ashamed of my own lack of Strength and struggling to accept the support which is well needed.
Thank you. ♥
Once again Family proves to be everything, without them things would be unbearable. Being dependent isn't my forte, I'm embarrassed and ashamed of my own lack of Strength and struggling to accept the support which is well needed.
Thank you. ♥
fredag, februari 11, 2011
Egypt is free!
This is History people! Mubarak has stepped down.
I hope and pray for a continued successful/peaceful progress towards democracy for the people of Egypt.
♥
I hope and pray for a continued successful/peaceful progress towards democracy for the people of Egypt.
♥
söndag, februari 06, 2011
Work placement 'recap'. :)
So...it went better than I'd expected. :) I guess I was a bit of a grump about it all... ;] I'm still in a bad mood at the uni for not prepping us 'enough' but grateful I got such a good school/class/tutor(s) as I did. :) It's made all the difference!
My experience of this past week has been very interesting and helpful for the future. I'm already looking forward to going back in May for 'part 2' of this semester's work placement's. In May I'll be out for two weeks and get to do more lessons on my own.
This weeks assignment was to plan and do two lessons (I did the same one twice, at different times with different kids) and do three observations. All went well with the help of my tutor who guided me through it in a really helpful way - a good balance between support and constructive criticism. She's also offered to help out, if/when I need it, when it comes time to report the result of my observations to my teachers. :)
The little people in the class were all fab, some (of course!) a bit hesitant towards my presence there than others, and I think I managed to memorise all their names. :) It was a fairly large class, 26 pupils, although they did have 2 teachers so it worked well... It's a bit of an unusual construction of a class (I'll have to dig into it a bit more next time I'm there) :) but it works. The pupils work well in a whole class, better than they did in my previous work placement when they we're only 18 children, 1 teacher and 1 teacher/student assistant. Hmmm....? :)
To conclude...it was a good week. I even enjoyed the outdoors day, including the bit when the rain poured down on us and especially bbq:ing hot dogs on the open fire for the little people. :) We all reeked of smoke and dampness on our way back to school but I think all of us had a great day out! :)
My experience of this past week has been very interesting and helpful for the future. I'm already looking forward to going back in May for 'part 2' of this semester's work placement's. In May I'll be out for two weeks and get to do more lessons on my own.
This weeks assignment was to plan and do two lessons (I did the same one twice, at different times with different kids) and do three observations. All went well with the help of my tutor who guided me through it in a really helpful way - a good balance between support and constructive criticism. She's also offered to help out, if/when I need it, when it comes time to report the result of my observations to my teachers. :)
The little people in the class were all fab, some (of course!) a bit hesitant towards my presence there than others, and I think I managed to memorise all their names. :) It was a fairly large class, 26 pupils, although they did have 2 teachers so it worked well... It's a bit of an unusual construction of a class (I'll have to dig into it a bit more next time I'm there) :) but it works. The pupils work well in a whole class, better than they did in my previous work placement when they we're only 18 children, 1 teacher and 1 teacher/student assistant. Hmmm....? :)
To conclude...it was a good week. I even enjoyed the outdoors day, including the bit when the rain poured down on us and especially bbq:ing hot dogs on the open fire for the little people. :) We all reeked of smoke and dampness on our way back to school but I think all of us had a great day out! :)
lördag, februari 05, 2011
Tangled review
I loved it! :) I thought it was cute and sweet and funny, funnier than Disney usually is(?). It is beautifully made too, how they manage to make the hair so "real" and water so watery are things that just amaze me. :) My favourite part is when you see all the paper lanterns being lit and how the light spreads though the town and all over the 'kingdom' when they rise to the sky. *gooos bumps and teary eyes!* Beautiful.
The synopsis is (as usual when it comes to Disney) somewhat different than the 'original' Brothers Grimm version but... :) Disney can get away with it! ;) Rapunzel is (of course) a princess, but has been kidnapped and put into the (traditonal) high tower. And, her hair isn't just long but has magical healing powers too! ;D Love it! :D
I can most certainly recommend it! :)
'I see the Light'
Performed by Mandy Moore as "Rapunzel"
and Zachary Levi as "Flynn Rider
Lyrics:
Rapunzel:
All those days, watching from the windows
All those years, outside looking in
All that time, never even knowing
Just how blind I'd been
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here, suddenly I see
Standing here, it's oh so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be
And at last I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light, and it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright,
and the world has somehow shifted.
All at once, everything looks different, now that I see you.
Flynn:
All those days, chasing down a daydream
All those years, living in a blur
All that time, never truly seeing
Things the way they were
Now she's here, shining in the starlight
Now she's here, suddenly I know
If she's here, it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go
Rapunzel and Flynn:
And at last I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light, and it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright,
and the world has somehow shifted.
All at once, everything is different, now that I see you.
Now that I see you.
The synopsis is (as usual when it comes to Disney) somewhat different than the 'original' Brothers Grimm version but... :) Disney can get away with it! ;) Rapunzel is (of course) a princess, but has been kidnapped and put into the (traditonal) high tower. And, her hair isn't just long but has magical healing powers too! ;D Love it! :D
I can most certainly recommend it! :)
Performed by Mandy Moore as "Rapunzel"
and Zachary Levi as "Flynn Rider
Lyrics:
Rapunzel:
All those days, watching from the windows
All those years, outside looking in
All that time, never even knowing
Just how blind I'd been
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here, suddenly I see
Standing here, it's oh so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be
And at last I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light, and it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright,
and the world has somehow shifted.
All at once, everything looks different, now that I see you.
Flynn:
All those days, chasing down a daydream
All those years, living in a blur
All that time, never truly seeing
Things the way they were
Now she's here, shining in the starlight
Now she's here, suddenly I know
If she's here, it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go
Rapunzel and Flynn:
And at last I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light, and it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright,
and the world has somehow shifted.
All at once, everything is different, now that I see you.
Now that I see you.
Tangled
Finally (i.e. yesterday) it's been released over here and Anton, Erin and I (+ both my sisters & nieces) are going to see it this afternoon! :) Yay! :D
Will let you know later if it was worth the wait! :)
onsdag, februari 02, 2011
Feb 2011 - The Simple Woman's Daybook
FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Rain, melting snow = lots and lots treacherous ice.
I am thinking... I really shouldn't be sitting here with this. I should prep for tomorrow outdoorsy day with 'my' class.
I am thankful for... Friends. ♥
From the learning rooms... Being kind and compassionate doesn't just apply outwards but inwards too. I should try and treat myself with the same kindness and compassion that try to treat others with... ;]
From the kitchen... my school papers are spread across the kitchen table, where I should be sitting! ;P
I am wearing... A long nude coloured, comfy long sleeved tee and white leggings with a lace trim at the 'foot'.
I am creating... a math lesson for first grader's...or, I'm trying to! ;) Patterns is the subject. :)
I am going... to take the bus to the woods, in the rain (? hopefully not!), with a large group of little people tomorrow.
I am reading... Strength in Weakness by Gil Skidmore.
I am hoping... my lesson goes well on Friday.
I am hearing... the rest of the family snoring in their beds, the hummm of the laptop and the murmur of the 10 o'clock news from the living room.
Around the house... Evening 'silence', even our noisy cat's quiet.
One of my favorite things... silly, super girly, nail polish. Pink sparkles in the sunshine or (borderline hooker-)hot pink nails can lift my spirit in a brilliant silly girly fashion. A cheap treat I don't allow myself enough!
A few plans for the rest of the week... Being outdoorsy tomorrow, a nervous wreak on Friday, going to the movies on Saturday to watch Tangled with sister's and our kiddies. :)
Here is picture for thought I am sharing... The 'wallpaper' on my mobile phone. :)
For more daybook entries go to The Simple Woman's Daybook.
Outside my window... Rain, melting snow = lots and lots treacherous ice.
I am thinking... I really shouldn't be sitting here with this. I should prep for tomorrow outdoorsy day with 'my' class.
I am thankful for... Friends. ♥
From the learning rooms... Being kind and compassionate doesn't just apply outwards but inwards too. I should try and treat myself with the same kindness and compassion that try to treat others with... ;]
From the kitchen... my school papers are spread across the kitchen table, where I should be sitting! ;P
I am wearing... A long nude coloured, comfy long sleeved tee and white leggings with a lace trim at the 'foot'.
I am creating... a math lesson for first grader's...or, I'm trying to! ;) Patterns is the subject. :)
I am going... to take the bus to the woods, in the rain (? hopefully not!), with a large group of little people tomorrow.
I am reading... Strength in Weakness by Gil Skidmore.
I am hoping... my lesson goes well on Friday.
I am hearing... the rest of the family snoring in their beds, the hummm of the laptop and the murmur of the 10 o'clock news from the living room.
Around the house... Evening 'silence', even our noisy cat's quiet.
One of my favorite things... silly, super girly, nail polish. Pink sparkles in the sunshine or (borderline hooker-)hot pink nails can lift my spirit in a brilliant silly girly fashion. A cheap treat I don't allow myself enough!
A few plans for the rest of the week... Being outdoorsy tomorrow, a nervous wreak on Friday, going to the movies on Saturday to watch Tangled with sister's and our kiddies. :)
Here is picture for thought I am sharing... The 'wallpaper' on my mobile phone. :)
For more daybook entries go to The Simple Woman's Daybook.
tisdag, februari 01, 2011
3 days to go.
Well, two days really as Thursdays an outdoorsy day for the little people in the school. I'll try to get my observations out of the way (yes, that's how I feel about them) tomorrow and I need to get my lessons planned and mapped out tomorrow to get an OK-stamp on it all on Thursday afternoon when we get back to school (all wet and frozen I'm sure!).
Thankfully things have been much better then I anticipated and my tutor(s) are great, very helpful. We sat down and had a really good chat about my assignments and help with planning them and I got lots of ideas and helpful hints. :) I do feel much better but it's hard to shake that feeling of dread when it has put its claws in you...
"All" I have to figure out 'til tomorrow is that bleedin' class (math) that I'm doing for the little people on Friday...and I'm not getting anywhere...and getting frustrated fast! I'm hunting the web for ideas but I'm knackered after a terrible start of the day (I'll spare you the details) and I just wanna go to bed...! :P
Thankfully things have been much better then I anticipated and my tutor(s) are great, very helpful. We sat down and had a really good chat about my assignments and help with planning them and I got lots of ideas and helpful hints. :) I do feel much better but it's hard to shake that feeling of dread when it has put its claws in you...
"All" I have to figure out 'til tomorrow is that bleedin' class (math) that I'm doing for the little people on Friday...and I'm not getting anywhere...and getting frustrated fast! I'm hunting the web for ideas but I'm knackered after a terrible start of the day (I'll spare you the details) and I just wanna go to bed...! :P
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