It's dull and dreary here (again) but the days are getting longer and the mornings lighter. Once the clocks go forward again, it will be so much nicer in the evenings too.
I'm trying to think what happened yesterday. Oh, yes - circuits first of all which was really good. Then I came home and decided that, as I was really short of rye and spelt flours and quite short on strong wholemeal, I would take a drive to Marriages and replenish my stock.
Sadly, they only do wholemeal spelt in 6k bags so I then went a bit further round to Sainsburys where I got the spelt, some dishwasher powder (I always use powder because I have control over how much to use) and a few other bits and bobs, the most exciting of which was a pack of three pairs of black socks for my fitness times.
Sadly, they only do wholemeal spelt in 6k bags so I then went a bit further round to Sainsburys where I got the spelt, some dishwasher powder (I always use powder because I have control over how much to use) and a few other bits and bobs, the most exciting of which was a pack of three pairs of black socks for my fitness times.
I've accepted that using a spike stitch will not work for the top down jumper (too wide and not long enough) so I've frogged it all and will start again the proper way. No worries, now I know! Maybe I will have another go but make my own pattern - if I can be bothered.
Today is a bit packed.
It starts with Groove - the weather looks a bit doubtful so I don't know if we will walk or not.
Then Kay comes and that's a time when I disappear into my bedroom and give it a good going over.
Early afternoon, the lovely Sharon comes to do my hair.
It starts with Groove - the weather looks a bit doubtful so I don't know if we will walk or not.
Then Kay comes and that's a time when I disappear into my bedroom and give it a good going over.
Early afternoon, the lovely Sharon comes to do my hair.
Finally, early evening, I am off to a conference for school governors. Hot buffet and various speeches, the most important of which is a senior Ofsted HMI talking about 'the role of governors in the renewed framework'. I've already been to some internal training on this and my personal feeling is that they expect an awful lot from people who are fulfilling a voluntary role. It is important though so I'm glad I'm going - and there's a free buffet AND it counts as my governors' training for this term. Must remember to record it in the hub.
And must remember to take notes (yawn).
And must remember to take notes (yawn).
Well, time to bath and get ready for the day. Have a good day, one and all! See you tomorrow. xx
I used to be Governor for Safeguarding at the school where I had worked for a long time as a Senco (Sendco as called now). I did that for 8 years but retired from it before a new term of office as it was becoming more and more complex and now it seems as if it is becoming more involved. Our old Head teacher used to say a lot was asked of volunteer Governors. I did enjoy my time as a school Governor but am glad I stood down when I did. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteVery similar for me. I was the SENCo ever since the first Code of Practise (my word, didn't that cause a fluttering of scholastic feathers at the time?), served as staff rep for a while before standing down and now I'm back there as SEND link.
DeleteIt does ask a lot and is going to ask more, it seems, and the moment I feel I can't (or don't want to) do it any more, that's that. I've more than done my bit, I think.
But for now - it's nice to feel useful and valued, isn't it? And it's a great governing body. xx
You have another busy day Joy. I am having a lazy day with not much going on for a change. Sleep well tonight. Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteIt was busy but, typically, there were changes. I'm rather looking forward to the weekend now. xx
DeleteI did a term as a Trustee of an older person’s organisation quite happily and was persuaded to stay on for a second term. I only lasted a few months as a know it all/done it all joined the Board and had us all demented with her expectations of what she expected from us all. The Board collapsed and she left in the huff. I declined the invitation to rejoin! Had a nice craft group making a card and a stitched heart this morning. Catriona
ReplyDeleteYou chose right. Our first responsibility is to ourselves and our own well-being. It's tragic that so much damage was done though.
DeleteAnd your crafting is wonderful! xx
You certainly pack a great deal into your day.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks, Jackie. A lot of it is somewhat self-centred (not selfish, mind you) but it keeps me up and doing. You're very much busier than I am though and that's a fact! :-) xx
DeleteSounds like a busy day!
ReplyDeleteIt was actually lovely and sunny here and above freezing. So excited!
Wonderful. It's amazing the difference some sunshine makes to how we feel. Long may your sunshine last. xx
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