After a busy couple of weeks, I've finally got around to posting some of the things that have made me happy. So joining in with Jen at Little birdie to share some happy moments and things that made me smile
Wk 44
October 27th- November 3rd
A trip up the mountain- well, not actually up the mountain- but to the National park at the base of Mount Kinabalu- Despite torrential rain for most of the day, I had a very pleasant time, getting out and about and having a bit of a wander.
These two pictures show my class really making me smile this week. We had been reading Roald Dahl's The BFG and this was our own version of dream hunting. I was amazed how easily the kids suspended belief and went out to catch dreams in the playground. It was lovely to see such innocence, belief and sense of magic that they all had.
Our Dream Jars:)
Whether it had been baking, cooking or crafting, I have thoroughly enjoyed making things this week. I'm sure you'll get to see a few of the things I got round to making, sometime soon:)
Local crafts
On our way back down the mountain there are a few little stalls selling local crafts. This was one of the reasons we came out for the day in the first place as my friend Christine wanted to buy a Rattan Mat for her daughter Julie. As it was we both ended up getting one!
And it now takes pride of place at the foot of the bed in the same bedroom:)
Wk45
November 4th- 10th
A public holiday! On Tuesday we had an extra day off- so it was spent having a leisurely time by the pool, reading UK magazines, my book, and listening to music. Luckily too, the sun was shining:)
A very enjoyable night hosting Book club- I'm sure you'll pick up on the clues from the photo which book we were reading- but needless to say we had a very nice evening- and as you all know I love being the hostess with the mostess!
A busy weekend too! Flying off to Singapore to take part in the Great Eastern Women's Run. Not having ran since May, due to injury, I was pretty pleased that I managed to run at all- I only did the 5k run, as I'm slowly working my way back to getting fit- but I thoroughly enjoyed it- and I did it a bit quicker than last year too:)My friends D and M, did exceptionally well as they ran the half marathon and the 10k- Only in my dreams would I ever imagine doing that!
A great end to a lovely weekend drinks at Raffles, Singapore! No Singapore slings for us though - it was a very British affair of Ginger ale to quench the thirst and pots of tea!
So that's the update, I'll elaborate more soon, but until then- have a lovely week:)
Great happies, and well done on your run - a great achievement for you!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks- it's not much, but it was a start:)
DeleteSounds like 2 good weeks! Well done on the running, a great achievement and it sounds like you're well on your way for a 10K. Ginger ale and tea sounds perfect afterwards!
ReplyDeleteVery typically British! :)
DeleteWow, I'm always amazed at how much you pack into your time! Congratulations on the run and I loved the dream jars :) x
ReplyDeleteThe kids really got into making them too- they were very excited and wanted to know how they worked!
DeleteLovely happies! Good for you on the run, that's awesome. I love the idea of dream jars, that sounds really fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun getting into making the dream jars- Particularly as I told them they wouldn't work until I sprinkled in some special dream glitter- and they believed me- aw bless them:)
DeleteSuch lovely moments, I really like the look of the baskets.
ReplyDeleteOne of these will definitely be in my shipping when I head back to the UK- I will try and stop at one- although it won't be easy!
DeleteYou have had a busy couple of weeks with lots of happy moments - I love the dream jars and the baskets:)
ReplyDeleteMy you have had lots of happy moments. I love the dream jars too and well done on your run.
ReplyDeletePatricia x