It's been almost two years

I can't believe how long it's been since I last updated this blog. I think my focus was on my teaching blog and my personal posts fell by the wayside. 

It's time I get back on the horse, so to speak, and start blogging about the changes happening in my life. 

I'm still living and working in Switzerland. I still teach third grade at an International School in Zurich and loving my job. I become more and more passionate about teaching with each day that passes. I echo the words of Malcolm Gladwell...

In fact, researchers have settled on what they believe is the magic number for true expertise: ten thousand hours.

Malcolm Gladwell

I remember the first time I heard this. It was during my masters program and Tom Keys was trying to tell us that even practicing teachers needed years to become experts. It was an overwhelming thought then but even more so now. I learn more about myself as a teacher, a nurturer and a woman everyday I teach. But mostly I learn how little I really know. Now that is a scary thought. I believe teaching might be one of a few professions where you will never, ever get it perfect. But I'm still trying none the less. 

So that's work. My personal life revolved mostly around my pug Lina. 

She lights up my life and is my constant companion. She has to listen to all my strange ramblings, complaining and loud singing but she never complains a bit! Amazing!!

I'm getting ready for a big life changing event as well. Stay tuned for that. I should have an update in Wednesday. Cross your fingers for me because I need all the luck and prayers I can get. 

Until Wednesday. Xx

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Maya and Jason

Jason and Maya are gone again and their visit was way too short. I hope they come back really soon and that we do some more traveling together. They are such wonderful friends and I love Maya so much (Jason too). It made me realize just how much I miss my great friends back home.

I took some photos while they were here but Maya took the most and I’m waiting to get my copy of them.  In the meantime I’ve been playing around with a new app called PicFrame.

As you can see we did lots of eating and drinking and I loved every minute of it.  

More pictures to come when Maya sends them to me (hint, hint).

Im in love

I’m in love with Pip!!

I have always known that my style lies somewhere between chabby chic and ultra girly but I’ve never been able to really express what I meant.  Well now I can!  Meet Pip...

Pip is a company from the Netherlands that I discovered this past weekend.  All I can say is Wowsaw I’M IN LOVE!!!

Can’t wait to fill my life with as many of these fabulous treasures as my budget will allow.  Might have to re-think that Barcelona trip. Just kidding!

Hope you love it just as much!

Yet another blog...

Yup…I don’t have enough on my plate and I’ve added another blog. This one is very near and dear to my heart. Check it out…

Causing Riot

Getting pretty!!!

I’m so excited to finally have my guest room to a state where someone can actually stay.  And as you can see from some of the pictures...someone is already staying.  My friends Maya and Jason are here to visit me and I couldn’t be happier. It is so great to have visitors. 

I thought that if I make this room as appealing and lovely looking as possible I might have more visitors coming for a stay.  Think of it as a lovely bed and breakfast with all your meals included and internet in your room. Best part of all...it’s FREE!  So come visit.  I miss you all!

This is still the beginning. I want to paint the wall behind the computer a light pink and I have some cute pictures I’m going to hang.  I also want to create a really cute corkboard so if you have any ideas please let me know. I’m still debating on the curtains.  I bought white ones that I think would be better but I need to seam them first.  I also need to find two night stands but I would like something antique and not match-y match-y if possible.

But it’s ready for now so PLEASE come and visit soon! 

This is actually a dressing table but it works perfectly as a desk. I also think I want a white chair instead. 

Hard to see the Armoire really well but I love it!

Isn't this spread adorable?  IKEA has quite a few pink and flower inspired duvet covers right now.  How exciting!!

Just a little touch of the pink on the desk. =0)

I've almost finished the guest room...

I'm almost done with the guest room.  I'll post pictures as soon as it's done.  But I'm really loving it.  In fact I love it more than my bedroom, but that's not unusual for me.

So excited to share with you and see what your feedback is.