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[Zoe7]

I would be much happier if I knew it was going to be all year from the outset @Snowie - an even happier if it was a permanent transfer - but I can only work with what I have so will do what I need to do for 2 terms and then hopefully that Art role will eventuate. What I do know is I want to be back in the classroom and if that is as a specialist teacher (Art) then that is the best of both worlds for me.

I need to remember that last year I not only met wonderful people but some of them have become friends. Also I had a great relationship with the kids so that part of teaching hasn't left me - so I should have confidence I will have that again this year ...of course those doubts are seeping in atm but it is just a down day  Nervous though about the new school and also about working full time ...but I suppose I will deal with all that when the time comes - nothing I can do about that until we actually start back.

[Snowie]

That is a great way of looking at it @Zoe7 

Sometimes we cannot control our future but we also don't let it dictate how we embrace it. It shows your inner strength and fighting spirit to keep going. You are an inspiration to me and many others on here @Zoe7 

You should be proud of yourself.

[Zoe7]

You are an inspiration to me too @Snowie You keep on going despite all the struggles you are having and the pain and hurt you have been through - and as hard as it is for you you keep going - so don't underestimate just how much you help others here Hon 

[MDT]

we had thai for dinner @Zoe7

@greenpea will be impressed haha. She has thai lots. I can see why.

Btw I have a silly joke for you

Where is Thailand?
North of Shirtland

[Zoe7]

oh @MDT You made me giggle - I need to remember that one for the kids LOL

My chicken is cooked but my roast veggies are taking too long ...I'm hungry NOW!! Looks like going to be a very late dinner for me but I expect to be up late anyway so it won't hurt. Watching cricket but it could be over early tonight.

[MDT]

yeah when the heat is bad we never use the oven... too hot in the kitchen we have cathedral ceilings here... so no attic etc. @Zoe7

Yeah go ahead use that haha.

I am listening to a podcast and copying some old stuff from floppy disks we still have. Even ordered a floppy disk drive for 15 bucks off the web.

I feel like I'm using technology from the Cold War lol

[greenpea]

@MDT  Hey Hamsolo01 we had thai twice this week :p! so yummy. Your joke made me chuckle :)x

[Zoe7]

LOL @MDT ancient technology 

I have just looked through some old videos cassettes - still use them occasionally to tape things on the video player. I now have a pile of cassettes that I can use - they still work lol I also have a lot of music on cassette tapes and a tape player I use - so I am in ancient land too LOL

[Maggie]

Sorry you lost some treasures @Zoe7. Super hard. 💜💜

Enjoy chicken dinner and roast Vegs, when they cook. Sending 💙💙💙

@greenpea @MDT @Snowie @Faith-and-Hope 👋👋👋👋

[Zoe7]

Yes it is super hard @Maggie but nothing I can do about it. Initially I was really upset but now just trying to accept it. 

Been going to cook the roast chicken all week but kept forgetting to get it out of the freezer - remembered last night so got it out to thaw overnight. It is a big chicken so I suppose it will be chicken salad, chicken sandwiches and maybe chicken stirfry for days lol