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The end of a chapter

eleuthera40 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:21:45 +0000

Well, the end of term has come. I am officially on my summer holiday, and I will not be returning to that school again, except perhaps to visit. Some of the kids were pretty upset about it, really. I got a “star teacher” card and some bath and shower bits, and some lovely cards from the staff and a mug with a lighthouse on it.

I’ve enjoyed my early weekend off, but it does feel like I should be going back on Monday. Ah well, new exciting things await. Anyone got ideas for what I can do in August? Visiting friends is a priority, so book me soon!

sings Friday night at the casino, pick a number, will it win?

eleuthera40 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:11:00 +0000

Yes! Yes, it did! The number 17 served me well. We had a lovely meal followed by a lesson in roulette by the manager, then we were let loose on the real tables. I put in a tenner and got out forty pounds, so didn’t do so bad! It bought a cd and a birthday present for my god-daughter on saturday. (She’s nine. Nine!) Others did do better, it must be said. Philippa did best, putting in 20 and getting out 94! Whoo! A fun night had by all.

Anyway, I said there was exciting news. I’m moving! From, well, now, I suppose – I do have the keys – I will be lodging with a lovely lady called Sandy in Camberley, along with her younger daughter (19), another lodger, 3 cats and a golden retriever called Bailey. It looks like it’s gonna be fun, I’m looking forward to it. It’s a lot closer to the school, especially as I’ve been commuting from Mum and Dad’s since February half term. Things just got a bit too much living with Steve. Change of address cards/emails will be sent out as appropriate/on request. If you haven’t got one by May, ask me!

Why can I never think of anything to write about when I’m at the computer when I have so many ideas during the day?

eleuthera40 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:25:36 +0000

Hmmm, the blogger’s block. Things are a bit better, and improving. I’ll update more soon! (more promises…) So yes, things are alright. Exciting things are in the offing, and I’m going to a casino on Friday. With school, believe it or not. No, not the children, just the staff!

I like this theme, I think I’ll keep it for a while. Don’t you just love new crayons? I do. So pointy and perfect and unsullied. It makes me feel all happy inside. Mmmmmm.

Hooray!

eleuthera40 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:08:13 +0000

It is half term! Nine blissful days of non-work, copious sleep and food and free time in daylight hours! Not that I really know what I’m going to do with it…

Not a lot else to say, really, the past couple of weeks have been fairly uneventful. I just wanted to update, keep the ball rolling, that kind of thing. Have a good weekend!

*dances off*

Followup

eleuthera40 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:46:00 +0000

I got plasticine, bamboo skewers, cheap ice cube trays, drinking straws and lots of small rolls of sellotape. What do you think we made with all that? Answers to the usual address.

They all did really well and I was so proud of them all, especially after the dramas of last week. Don’t ask. Children were removed and incident forms were written. But enough of that, this week was much better! Indeed it was the highlight of my day. Not that that was hard, mind. After having a ball thrown repeatedly at my head at about 12.10 this afternoon you’d think it could only get better, eh? Someone (or in this case, several someones) usually manages to restore my faith in humanity when I’m having a bad day, and today was no exception. *beam*

In other news, I’ll be at home this weekend, and will possibly celebrate Shrove Tuesday early with Mum and Dad. Enjoy your weekend!

Eeeek

eleuthera40 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:08:17 +0000

Forgot I was going to post and now I only have 2 minutes.

Does anyone have any ideas for what I can do with 9 9-11 yr old boys for an hour on Friday? We’re doing “Engineering Challenges” and so far they’ve done towers from straws and bridges from newspaper. I need one more session! Please comment with (sensible) ideas!