A pint of Brains SA and Christmas cheer

I've just got back from the pub with my brother and had a lovely pint of my favourite beer...Brains SA. It was all very Christmassy and I bumped into a few people from the past whilst there. It's lovely to be back in Wales for Christmas this year, although I am very excited to be starting my new job at Swavesey Village College in January. After a few weeks of being in the classroom at Cottenham, I know that I am doing the right thing by returning to teaching....I just love it. The picture below is of one of the Year 11 groups on the last day of term this week. I used to teach them when they were in Year 8 and 9 so it was lovely seeing them again. Some people are wondering why I am getting so excited to be teaching Biology again, but it's what I enjoy doing the most, and of course it is the best subject to teach.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New year. 2007 is going to be a great new start for me and I can't wait. If you haven't been in Ely Cathedral yet, then this is their wonderful tree. Even after seeing all the amazing colonial builidngs in Mexico and Central America recently, this Cathedral is still top of the list.

Below is me with 11 set 9 - one of my favourite classes

Home in Wales

I arrived home on Saturday after an intersting journey...delays taking off, super fast flight (only 8 hours 40 mins) but had to report a woman for smoking in the toilet.....not pleasant to have to wait for about 10 mins or more for the loo, to then walk in and it stinks of smoke. Complained and then had to queue for ages for the other one...typical. Then, after arriving in Heathrow, everyone was told that there was a problem with British Airways ground staff and to expect delays reclaiming baggage. These delays resulted in me missing my National Express bus home and waiting around for yet another 2 hours for the next one. Finally got back home nearer 10 pm at night, missing the family meal Mum had made for us all. However, it's lovely to be back to the country of rain.....never fails to disappoint in that department.
Was supposed to be going on a shopping trip to Cardiff with Mum today, but having had my purse stolen on the Metro on Wednesday, I have no cards to use. So I will spend today setting up my new laptop, filling in forms (need a new driver's license as it was in my purse, and a mountain of forms for my new job) and drinking Brains beer. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as soon as possible. Final pics will be added soon, then the blog will be put on hold.....no more trips for me for a while, just a new life to enjoy.