Today I said goodbye to the job and work-family I have had for six years. It has been an utterly overwhelming day. I have been showered with gifts and cards, kind words and well wishes, hugs and tears from colleagues old and new, students and even parents. I am at a loss to express how [...]
Tag: education
Education for (Real) Life
I don't often write about my work on here. I had always intend to share some of what I do but there never really seems to be the right thing to write about and I always feel under qualified to be writing about it. But there have been some things on my mind recently and [...]
Work-Life Imagined – Career Visioning
We spend so much of our lives working. Sometimes we just take a job that will pay the bills but, if we are lucky, or if it is in our power to do so, we can create opportunities for career development that will enable us to earn a living doing something we love. I've been [...]
This Girl Can (and you can too!)
I hate running. A lot. It's hard work, it does not come naturally to me and I find it boring. Finding it boring makes it even harder work because there is nothing to distract me from the fact that I'm finding it difficult. However, a few months ago I decided that it would be [...]
Today’s the Day…
Seven years after starting my degree, today I finally graduate! Warning: here comes the soppy bit... I absolutely could not have done this degree without all the wonderful friends, family and colleagues who have supported me and there are a few who need special thank yous. My wonderful husband Dave; thank you for staying up [...]