Life in fast-forward

Last week flew by in a stressful blur. The actual teaching was fun, but the admin stuff was not. And now, before I know it, the weekend's almost gone too. I spent a good chunk of yesterday helping Stephen with his UCAS application. At this stage of the year, students in the upper sixth form are required to choose what they want to study at university, and short-list five universities. It's quite an anxiety-provoking process, as there are such big decisions to be made. Steve wants to study philosophy, and, on the one hand, while I think that he should follow his heart, I do wonder just how employable he'll be four years hence.

At least the weather let us get outdoors this weekend. I took this picture on a foggy early morning cycle ride yesterday.





And then, while we were cycling, the sun actually came out...




Emily had a party in the evening; one that required a formal dress and heels...





And today we went and had coffee in the park. Sitting in the sun felt like heaven.





As for this evening, I have lesson plans and marking to do. And ironing. And then it all starts again next week. I hope I can figure out a way to include more enjoyment in my work-week, because at the moment I feel like a bit like a stressed-out mouse on a treadmill.