New Years Resolutions 2016

Hello my lovelies!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

This is becoming a tradition! I've decided to write up my resolutions for you guys once again as I do enjoy sharing and seeing what everyone else has decided to do over the next year.

1. Drink 1 glass of water first thing in the morning. My skin has been so much better this year as I've cut down on fizzy drinks and taken up drinking more water so I'd like to stick to the more water plan. However, I've decided to kick-start my day with it rather than drink it as and when I feel like it. I think this may be something that can really help me to start each day feeling healthy and happy. 

2. Set and stick to a sleeping pattern. I've always been a terrible sleeper so I'd like to really push for a routine in my life. Throughout the past couple of years I've had brief periods of a brilliant sleeping pattern and it left me feeling better than I think I ever have before! I'd like to say 11.30pm-7.30am would be ideal but I know it's going to take a while to get to that point.

3. Drop a couple dress sizes. This year has been the worst for me in terms of loving myself and feeling self confident. I don't think I've ever hated myself more than I have this year and I'm determined to turn it around. I'd like to lose a chunk of weight, tone up and feel good again. I'll be joining a local gym, going swimming, attempting to take up running properly... doing anything and everything to help me get a little more exercise in my life. 

4. Expand my kitchen repertoire. I'd like to be able to cook a wider variety of meals for myself that are not only tasty but also completely healthy and good for me. 

5. Push myself to the limit to get the best results. This applies to job hunting, trying new things, coursework and everything related to my degree and general life. 

Let me know what you're planning to stick to in the new year!

Love you all!

T

xxx

Reception Class Blogmas 2015 - Day 10

Hello my lovelies!

Boy oh boy am I tired! Today was my first day working with a lovely local Primary School in order to gain some further, more recent experience working in the classroom and I was fortunate enough to work with the reception class. I have only worked with the Early Years Foundation Stage once before so I was rather nervous about how I would be able to handle them but the children were so sweet and all of the staff so friendly that I had no need to be concerned. 

For those of you who may not know, I have quite a vast life plan. I've always know that I wanted to be a Primary teacher but in more recent years that plan has expanded. I'd like to start my career teaching, progressing to higher roles in school; head of department, head of year, head of faculty, then Deputy Head, Headteacher and Super-head. I'd eventually like to progress in to the political side of education, working with the Department of Education. The biggest role, right at the top of my list, is Minister for Education, but who knows maybe Prime Minister could be stuck in there too! However, I do believe in progressing to said career points, meaning I'm determined to gain the experience in order to earn those places. I want to teach because I am passionate about educating people and sharing knowledge. I'd like to think I will be the kind of teacher who inspires her pupils, pushing them to become the best version of themselves not only academically but socially and personally. A well-rounded person, in my opinion, will always go far.

Source: http://quotesgram.com/walt-disney-quotes-on-education/

Anywho, back to my day! I really enjoyed working with the Reception class. I got to work on independent maths skills at one of the best times of the year in schools so the students were incredibly excited and terribly eager to learn. I also got to experience Physical Education, it certainly isn't how I remember it! The class participated in hockey, something I didn't do until at least Year 5 or 6! I remember my Primary P.E classes being mostly athletics, gymnastics and dance. Maybe a little bit of football. One particular class that springs to mind was the Tudor Dance class we had for a few weeks as P.E in order to learn a routine to use in the school play - I played Queen Elizabeth that year, it was awesome having everyone bow down to me haha! - but i certainly do not remember being allowed near a hockey stick.

Photo courtesy of University of Chester Orchestral Society

This evening was rather hectic as well, as it was the Orchestral Society's Christmas Performance. I was shattered, had barely had any time to eat and get changed and really did not feel like putting on a show. In the end, however, it was a great night. We raised a bunch of money for charity - even if the University Choir did let us down last minute - and we put on one hell of a show. My Orchestra family has been one of my biggest support networks at uni, I've made friends there who I know will be in my life for a long time.

Now though, I think it's time for me to sleep. Goodnight!

Love you all!

T

xxx

Daily Student Comforts.. Blogmas 2015 - Day 8 & 9

Hello my lovelies!

The past couple of days have been fairly uneventful. Tuesday was a typical day that started bright and early prepped for a day of lectures. After spending my first few hours of the day groggily trying to write down all the notes necessary for my first lecture, I was rather happy and also slightly annoyed that my afternoon lecture was cancelled. It meant that I could spend a decent chunk of time in the library - something I rarely do, but I'll explain that in a moment - and knuckle down to get a bunch of work done. I don't know what had got in to me but I got a whole lotta work done and felt rather proud of myself! The rest of my day was fairly uneventful and I spent the majority of it tucked up in my room watching Netflix (with no chill before y'all get your minds in the gutter). 

Back to the library... I'm not a huge fan of it. I don't mind public libraries but the uni library gives me the heebie-jeebies. I don't know what it is, but I have never really wanted to willingly walk in, sit down and work. I think it might be the eerie silence of some parts, or maybe the fact that there are so many people in there working and you never know who's watching you. Like I said, it really weirds me out! However, once in a while, I find myself in a mental state of motivation and suddenly I find the library to be a haven of knowledge and student comfort. That's definitely becoming an increasingly persistent mental state with the implementation of a Costa in our library.

Today was slow and steady. Nothing too exciting, just a bit of work, shopping and binge-watching. This evening had a splatter of musical-ness which always makes me happy! 

I shall have lots to tell you tomorrow as it will be my first day volunteering at a local Primary school! I am seriously excited!

Love you all!

T

xxx