Can one have imposter syndrome AND Dunning-Kruger? I keep surprising myself by doing something well that I feared I'd screw up, and that's cool, but I also keep realising I am confidently passing opinions on things I really am not qualified to talk about. Whoops. I have worn my new skinny jeans, with one of… Continue reading Good things that are also bad: 5 things 19.2.18
Extra random: 5 things 12.2.18
I accidentally discovered daughter's crush. I assured her I didn't see that heart doodle, but I did. She has good taste. I rocked a stranger's world with the knowledge that you can turn a custard slice on its side to fork it up without smooshing. (Well. Without as much smooshing.) So, if you didn't know, now… Continue reading Extra random: 5 things 12.2.18
All good things: 5 things 5.2.18
Every time I think about it, I'm overwhelmed with just how lucky we were with our Swiss move. Armin got a job basically the minute he started looking. The long-distance flat hunt was challenging, but his father helped, and was able to recommend the flat we eventually picked. The fact we were in a position… Continue reading All good things: 5 things 5.2.18
Snow yesterday, snow tomorrow, never snow today: 5 things 29.1.18
Since before Christmas the forecast has been promising me snow the week after next. Always the week after next. Strangely never coming any nearer. And I can only remember actual snow ONCE in all that time… it came out of nowhere, blew down rather intensely for a couple of hours during which I had zero… Continue reading Snow yesterday, snow tomorrow, never snow today: 5 things 29.1.18
Now the fun starts: 5 things 22.1.2018
I DID IT. I survived the first birthday of the year! Which of course is never just one day; it's FOUR celebrations all in all, three of which require baking (the other one is breakfast), three of which (not the same three) require assorted planning and preparations, and all of which are definitely Work. I… Continue reading Now the fun starts: 5 things 22.1.2018
Fully scheduled: 5 things 15.1.2018
Back to school is good for everyone. The kids were amazingly peaceful for a few days there (despite having complained gently about the holidays ending). Max is again falling asleep in seconds, after struggling to sleep in the break. It's very nice. Was a pretty hectic week though, with a little freelance work and a… Continue reading Fully scheduled: 5 things 15.1.2018
So far, so good: 5 things 8.1.2018
Back to school today! I'm looking forward to getting back to work, and getting the kids back into their routine, but for maybe the first time, I'm not actually desperate. It gets better, people. It really truly does. The year is off to a good start. New Year's Day was unexpectedly gorgeous: clear skies and sunshine… Continue reading So far, so good: 5 things 8.1.2018
