Saturday, March 31, 2007

Martha Jones

Tonight was the moment of truth, how good could Freema Agyeman be? Well, she's not Rose, but I think she might be a good companion for the Doctor. Great opener to the series, lots of fun and excitement and it can never be a bad thing to have David Tennant back on our screens! Don't you just love his grin? Its great to have some decent Saturday night tv, especially with Doctor Who Confidential on BBC3 too.

Photo Hunt - Water

This is a view of the Cwm Rheidol Reservoir in Wales, part of the largest hydro-electric scheme in England and Wales.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Wordless Wednesday

Its the end of term!

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Photo Hunt - Empty

This an empty electric train. It runs along the front in Brighton,
which is the oldest electric railway in the world still operating.

Friday, March 23, 2007

Friday Feast 136

Appetizer: Who is your favourite news anchor/reporter? Why?
I don't have one, don't tend to watch tv news. I listen to radio or read it online.

Soup: Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer.
Loads of stuff in my freezer, I'll take a look ... first 3 things I saw were pork chops, oven chips and haddock fillets.

Salad: If you were to have the opportunity to name a new town or city, what would you call it?
Really not sure about this one, perhaps something Doctor Who related! Gallifrey? Dalekville? Tennant Town?

Main Course: What will most likely be the next book you read?
I plan to read Quaker Summer by Lisa Samson as I received a free copy the other day, which I need to review here on my blog. If you haven't read any of Lisa's books yet I can highly recommend them, recently read Tiger Lillie and that was great.

Dessert: What's the first thing you notice about the opposite gender?
I think a nice smile is important, then you know they are someone you can relax and have fun with. David Tennant has a gorgeous grin!

Monday, March 19, 2007

Valley of Betrayal Blog Tour

I'm taking part in the Valley of Betrayal blog tour so welcome to anyone new who's come to visit.

In case you haven't read any Tricia Goyer books before, she is an American Christian who has previously written a series of books set in World War II. If you are looking for good historical fiction with strong christian values get hold of the first in the series, Dust and Ashes, its a brilliant read and you'll definitely want to read the rest of the series.

Valley of Betrayal is set in the Spanish Civil War and I have to confess I didn't know anything about it before I read this book. That's one of the things I love about good historical fiction, a great read and I learn something new. At the beginning of the book the main character, Sophie, was on her way to Spain to be with her fiancé and I have to say I wasn't sure if I was going to like her too much but she is changed by the people she encounters and the war she finds herself in, soon you are really caring about what happens to her and the other characters. The events of the civil war are brought vividly to life, so if you're looking for a cosy, comfortable read this won't be for you, but if you are looking for a great read, characters you care about, challenges to your faith and the way you view the world and to learn about a period in history that seems to be largely forgotten, then read this book.

You can read the first chapter on Tricia's blog. I have an extra copy of the book to give away, so if you are in the UK and think you'd like it, let me know in the comments and I'll pick someone at random to send it to.

Saturday, March 17, 2007

My Visual DNA

Photo Hunt - Drink

My tipple of choice is Baileys but I am British so most of the time
what I really want is a nice cup of tea!

Friday, March 16, 2007

Friday Feast 135

Appetizer: Name two things that made you smile this week.
I confess I did laugh this week when one of my pupils asked "Where does the Loch Ness Monster live?" and today in the UK is Comic Relief so today we had "Bling Day" at school, some of the girls outfits made me smile.

Soup: Fill in the blank: Don't you hate it when ________?
... you want to read your book/watch tv/play a game but you have a pile of marking to do.

Salad: When you can't go to sleep, what is your personal remedy to help yourself drift into Lullabyland?
I always find a glass of Baileys helps! Failing that a mug of hot chocolate and a few chapters of a book.

Main Course: What is something about which you've always wondered but have not yet found a good answer?
I suppose its the whole heaven and hell question. Don't get me wrong I believe in heaven and hell but what exactly are they like, angels playing harps on clouds doesn't seem right to me! Is hell really a fiery furnace? There seem to be a lot of theories and I know I'd prefer to be in heaven but it does make me wonder sometimes.

Dessert: What is your favourite pasta dish?
I'm a big fan of lasagne, we have gorgeous lasagne at school, I will miss that in my new job!

You can join the Friday Feast.

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Photo Hunt - Architecture

This is the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
There is a wonderful view from the top and an amazing
glass floor which I used in a previous Photo Hunt.

Happy, Happy!

This has been a good week:

1. I have a new job for September so no more uncertainties
(and no more interviews - hooray!)
2. In my AS modules I got an A and a B
(the B was 1 mark off an A!)
3. My friend Lydia is getting married
(Congratulations, Lydia and Mark!)

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Why no posts?

I don't seem to have posted anything much lately apart from photos. Mainly this is because I am on a job hunt at the moment and its difficult to know what to write about interviews, especially when you haven't heard the result yet (who knows who could be reading this!). With the whole school merger situation there are so many things I could whinge about but lots of confidential issues and it wouldn't be fair to the future of the new school. Anyway, I'm feeling quite a few frustrations at present and I worry that if I start writing about them on here I will say something which will just get me in trouble in the future! What I can say is please pray for me, lots of unknowns in my future right now and I'm a lot happier when I'm feeling safe and secure.

Photo Hunt - Salty

This is a beach in Wales where me, my sister, niece and nephew spent a wonderful
day in the summer, playing in the sand and swimming in the salty sea.
Sorry we didn't get photos of us swimming, you'll just have to believe me!