In Her shoes

The diary of a twenty-something teacher.

Me

I believe that the most interesting thing about people is all the mundane, everyday stuff that we all experience routinely.

Breakfast, hair-style, clothes, work, family, shoes, love, dreams, washing, cats…whatever. It is all wonderful to sit and observe.

I’ve just found yet another prime example of my naivety.

Up until about 2 minutes ago I always believed the word “voyeur” to describe someone who liked to sit and observe goings-on. As such I was about to call myself one.

Since, happily, before I did so I researched and discovered the word actually has a slightly more edgy meaning, I will no longer be referring to myself as voyeuristic. An easy mistake to make. Who knew.

This is not that kind of blog. Sorry.

Style inspiration – Felicity Kendal

December 29, 2016

While I was growing up, my mother and father were recovering hippies. Years spent listening to Clapton, Queen, Geldof and Hendrix (admittedly a mixed bunch of musical talent) has its pay off. I always loved the fact my parents would blare music round the house at all hours. There was no better high then singing … More Style inspiration – Felicity Kendal

This will have to be brief.

December 16, 2016

I am so very tired. The last two weeks are always a killer but…this term was hard! I cannot blame my class as they are lovely – it is a dream to be listened to when an instruction such as “sit and read” is given. Nevertheless, regardless of the class you have, two seven week … More This will have to be brief.

If I were Monty Don

November 28, 2016

I probably wouldn’t be pruning my rose tree in the final days of November. Then again, since I’m not Monty Don – and I am notoriously green-fingerless – I don’t know whether this is an insane thing to be doing or not. Should you prune a rose in November? It looked sad and neglected and … More If I were Monty Don

For want of something more relevant to me, I am going to fill this video hole with a Christmas classic.

It's almost that time of year again!

You just can't beat Buddy's innocent, slightly deranged enthusiasm for Christmas. Only utter Scrooges dislike this film. So there.