2,000 words nearer

Yes I am now 2,000 words nearer finishing my Open University course - assignment number 5 was sent off at the weekend - only one more assigment and then the big end of course assignment - 4,000 words eek!!! This last module is on the subject of politics and violence - rather topical at the moment I think. I am sooo looking forward to finally finishing studying and get back to crafting and stuff.

Not a lot else has been happening in my little part of the world here this month. Although good news today Andrew came home from school to tell us he is being awarded a Citizen of the Year Award for 2011, the local police force give two awards to each of the local schools and Andrew has been chosen as one of them for his school. There is an awards ceremony in May and then they get to go for a day out somewhere. So both of my boys will have received an award this year - proud mummy moment!!

Celebration & Award!

Well February seems to have gone the same way as January - filled with working and studying. Working has now finished again as the girl I was covering for has returned to work, so I might just get a bit more breathing space - although I still to study a lot until June.

February saw us celebrating Mum's 80th birthday. We had a lovely time with presents, cake and champagne of course.

Last week my eldest, John, was away to Dumfries to collect his Young Quality Scot Award at a two day awards ceremony. This is a national award for young people aged 16-19 who do volunteer work in their community. John was nominated for his work with Galloway Talking Newspaper, schools committee and work with young people in the church. Needless to say I am very proud of him.

January Round-Up

Well I don't know where the time went to in January, so I thought I had better do a quick round up of January as I don't seem to have made the time to post much, if at all.

I have been working again for the past couple of weeks in the local Nursery, someone is off sick and I am not sure how long the work will last for so am making the most of it.

We went to see We Will Rock You - the musical with songs from Queen, it was really good, and of course the songs were great!

As Achieve is my word for the year I thought I would do a quick round up at the end of each month to see what, if any, progress I have made:

In January I am up to date with my studying and submitted another essay - 3 to go plus a final assignment - also managed to get my highest mark for the course so far.

I have kept up to date with E100 Bible reading which is good.

Not achieved anything on either weight loss or fitness - but then it is January - cold and wet and still comfort food time!

Roll on February!

One Little Word

Along with Ali Edwards, and lots of other people, I have chosen a word for the year. I have done for the past couple of years, in fact for the past 3 years, so each year it gets a little more difficult. After much deliberation my word for this year is ACHIEVE. I like a postive word and hopefully it will prompt me to do actually do things.

So what do I want to achieve this year:

The first thing has to be my degree - I should finish my last module in June of this year.
Next I want to achieve a weight loss - I am deliberately not specifying how much, but I do need to lose some and feel more healthy.
Tied in with that one I want to achieve a better fitness level - the gym didn't work out for me, so am going to try walking more and using the Wii Fit.
Craft wise - I know I will not achieve much scrapbooking until my degree is finished so am not going to stress.
I would like to achieve at least one crocheted item this year and to continue with my knitting and felting.
Faithwise - I have started doing the E100 reading list and I want to achieve the completion of this.

I think that is enough to be getting on with. Have you chosen a word for the year?

Happy 2011

I know I am a bit late - but Happy New Year - I wish you all the best for 2011.

We had a lovely time at New Year - staying up until about 2.30 am. Mainly practising on Just Dance2 on the Wii, which I got at Christmas. It was great fun and hopefully if I keep doing it I might actually get a bit fitter!

Pool

Andrew's main present this year was a 5ft pool table, which has gone down well with everyone. After some negotiation the boys agreed to switch bedrooms so Andrew could have the bigger room with the pool table in it. I think I need a lot more practice though!



Christmas Fun

We have had a lovely Christmas with family - and lots of eating, drinking and presents.

John's biggest smile has to be for the Toy Story boxset - you wouldn't think he was 16 would you?

Andrew of course likes everything to do with football so he was happy!

The boys looked very smart again in their suits - and party hats!!