Good morning again, everyone. No sun this morning and the forecast seems to indicate a very dull day ahead of us round here. Not terribly hot though, thankfully.
Yesterday was a pretty good day. I got a lot of little things done, personal training was, as always, useful and fun, and I went to the open evening at school and saw several old friends. I don't know any of the children now though - it's been nine years, or will be at the end of August, since I retired. Would I go back now? Not a chance. It was lovely looking round but I'm over that kind of life now, well over.
Confession time, folks. I've booked another break - a Monday to Friday at one of my favourite places, Center Parcs, Elveden. As always, I've taken a self catering apartment by the lake; they are so very comfortable and smart and then have balconies overlooking the lake so fingers crossed for nice weather. Early morning coffee on the balcony is lovely!
Surprisingly, it wasn't that expensive. I mean, CP holidays aren't cheap but it seemed to be quite a lot less that a couple of weeks later. Maybe the end of September is a less busy time there. Anyway - done, dusted and paid for. It's put the clappers on any extra savings this month but I'm OK with that.
September, such a beautiful month…enjoy. x June
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely month, often lovely weather but not too hot and we start to notice the later sunrises and earlier sunsets - it makes me feel cosy. xx
DeleteIt’s been 5 years since I’ve subbed, so I no longer know any of the students these days either.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit of a funny feeling, not knowing any of them. They now look at me curiously instead of smiling and saying hello like they used to. But everything moves on, doesn't it? xx
DeleteCuriously, I dreamed that I was back teaching school last night. I was doing a short lesson in another teacher's classroom while she was doing something else in the school and none of the students were being very cooperative. It wasn't a very pleasant teaching dream, unfortunately. I wouldn't go back now either, Joy. It's been 8 1/2 years of retirement for me. I, also, no longer know any of the students.
ReplyDeleteOh, I sympathise. It's now Saturday and last night I had the self same kind of dream - uncooperative children, lack of planning and no resources. I slept very badly! I bet most ex teachers have the same experience now and again. xx
DeleteEnjoy your trip to Center Parcs. I love the photos you share with us of your visits there.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Aw, thanks, Jackie. It's in a couple of months so time to prepare and plan - always a bit part of the fun. xx
DeleteSomething to look forward to! It shouldn't be too busy either I would imagine.
ReplyDeleteProbably not. You get the home-edding families and young adults but, generally, behaviour is good. They get chucked off the site if they overstep the mark. :-) xx
DeleteIt's about the same length of time since I finished working in school and although I loved what I did, I wouldn't go back now either.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your extra break at Elvedon when you go..
Many thanks. All booked now and planning has started. All part of the fun. xx
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