Sunday I was up and out of the house by 4am. I had a great race, I came third and was so happy as there was no age groups and my best time. Before I raced I swore it was my last one for while but well it inspired me to run again this week. I cannot believe I did not even take pictures. My partner in crime, Lyndsey, had an operation last week so is out of action for 6 weeks. I guess this has made me take less photos. After we went to watch Sebastian at Gaelic Football. He loves it so much.
Saturday we took Sebastian and Willa to Chatachuk and the Discovery Muesum which is fantastic value. It is free! How amazing is that. I cannot believe I have never been before. I think it was probably a bit to young for Willa and Sebastian but they still had a great time exploring and well like I said it was free. They got some splash time water play, some crafting time and had a great day together. I have missed having Willa and found it hard to give her back to her parents. They just play so well together. After the muesum they had a dance party and then made plays for us to watch.
Out Tuesday, Wednesday and now Thursday night! Too much. I will need all weekend to recover. But not a complaint. It was a busy start to the school year. This year was much tougher than most, so it was about time to see some people and destress. Tuesday I went to dinner with Mark and we had a great catch up since our last outing probably 6 months ago. Wednesday, Luis and myself headed to Above 11 salsa night to try and practice some of our moves. And I just got home after walking in the pouring rain after a much needed Maths Social. It is like a whole new department from when I started and it was great to make some connections with the new people.
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Mark Russo, my very good friend, who has worked with me in Basel and Ecuador gave Sebastian a night of wrestling for his birthday. Definitely not my cup of tea but it was good fun to watch Sebastian and his friend's watching it. It was a show for sure and they look so confused at the possibility it was real. I wish I had gotten a few more good pictures, but it was so chaotic. It was a very thoughtful gift and Sebastian did love it.
I cannot believe it took me four years to get here. How amazing and I did not even get to do the 22.5km loop. The best part is it is free and for the children even free bikes, scooters and balance bike. I dragged Sebastian there Saturday with Ella and Fraser kicking and screaming. But we stayed 6 hours and I know he loved it. There is a smaller loop to do of 1.5km which was great for the children. Then they had a fabulous pump track and then this amazing bit we found at the end for balance bikes. We did not even get time to do the great obstacle course type playground that they had. And it was empty and all free. I think much busier early morning and late afternoon. I have to go on my own next time to do the proper big loop. Super great day out.
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I have the best advisory team this year. Year 13, the dream. Older students which is huge and then the best people. Andrew is the leader, also a good friend, and Friday had the team over for drinks and nibbles. I love them.
I love Nadia Manning with all my heart! This week she left me a present at the front gate. And I love it so much. I was excited to wear out to Wednesday date night. A yummy mid week Mexican.
