Stop the world, I want to jump off!

Hello!  I am returned from the North!  Safe and sound and rested and content.

Firstly, tis Inspiration Monday with the Twobirds, although one bird is temporarily postnatal so please go and give congratulations!

This week's model was Elizabeth Olsen with this playsuit or dress and denim waistcoat.

As I went to my wardrobe to change out of train-journey clothes, I suddenly thought of Hazel's world of joy August challenge to wear items in your wardrobe which you haven't worn or rarely so I dragged out this Pearl Lowe at Peacocks floral playsuit which I have had for well over 1.5 years but not worn- I think I worried because of the issues involving getting out of it quickly (lots of buttons) and the shortness, but it is very comfortable, so thanks Hazel for making me reconsider it (this will probably come on holiday with me now)! Over the top, I am wearing this La Redoute waistcoat, again, an item I wear rarely.  Worn with Deichmann boots and Primark gold belt.

The scene below is what I have left behind.

The contrast between my home town and this idyllic vision, could not be more stark.  My friends, who live in the North Yorkshire moors live in a beautiful cottage a mile and a half from the nearby village.

The heather is in full bloom, in all its purple glory, the sheep bah contentedly (not so tonight as the mothers and 'babies' (huge) are being seperated.  Expect much sheepy angst), the air is fresh, beautiful and the whole place is serenity itself.

 These were taken on my journey to the nearest station (40minutes drive!)
We had a panic when the car started making a ticking sound.  When we stopped, we spied this in the tyre!!! Being two girls, we were unsure what to do so drove on.  I hope she got home ok. As a medic, she thought it was best not to take out the item just in case the tyre then totally deflated- rather like a knife wound!

 When I reached York, my connection was not for another 55 minutes, so I dragged my trolley suitcase along the streets to the museum gardens to have a prize-winning ice-cream.  There are lots of interesting ruins in York.

I made it home safely with my train, spending the entire train journey typing up all my guided reading lesson plans from the last year.  (I handwrote them for the entire year- ink supplies and printing have been a problem at school, so you can imagine how long it is taking me to type up one year's worth of lesson plans for 6 individual groups.  They are already 18 pages long...)

Hope you are well and I will share Yorkshire photos soon...

I've got a golden ticket!

 I have a confession to make.  When I first heard about the Olympics, I was not particularly pleased or bothered about the UK hosting it.    Over time, I got used to it, but I had no intention of applying for tickets (that said, CBC tried to apply for tickets for both of us out of his own choice) or particularly following it.  I just thought it would be expensive.  However, since CBC got into the opening ceremony as a drummer and marshall, I have felt interested on his behalf.  But now, I get to actually go to the dress-rehearsal for the Opening ceremony tomorrow at the main stadium, I am pretty excited!!!!  I am a little scared at the prospect of crowds and queuing, am not overly great in large crowds, but I imagine it will be an amazing atmosphere, exciting and wonderful to be a part of! Lucky me- eh?! Getting in for free!  The best thing is, that it will only take me 15 mins to get there from my house on the train!  There are going to be so many great aspects to it! Yippeee!!!

Last night, I saw Billy Elliott.  It was really good!  Anything that makes me cry is always something I consider good! Although I didn't like all the swearing, it was an amazingly powerful musical and the boy who played Billy was just stunning!  Especially the scene where he dances Swanlake on his own- I sat there mesmerised as he turned pirouhettes around the stage. It's totally worth seeing and for those of you who are not so into musicals, it's a good one to see as it isn't too 'musically' if you know what I mean!

Afterwards, I returned to my Dad's house with my little sister to stay for the day.  The weather today was simply stunning and perfect for a gorgeous day in the country!

After a necessary trip out in the morning, we spent a lovely period of time in the swimming pool- perfect setting, gorgeous sun, warm, open, fresh air, peaceful.  Who needs to go on holiday abroad if you have this beauty at your disposal?  I always feel like I am on holiday when I visit my Dad's house in the summer!

 We had a lovely peaceful time, floating around and lots of laughs.  It was so nice to see them and spend time with them.  Again, I don't see them all that much so it was a real treat!  Plus, my little sister and I start to just really get each other and feel comfortable being with each other after a little while, so it's really hard to leave when I have to go!

 Here's my hardworking Daddy mowing the lawn whilst we swam.  I felt really guilty.  He works so hard to make the garden and house lovely and rarely gets a rest himself! I wish he'd just let it get overgrown and rest sometimes! Since retirement, he has worked almost as hard at home!

I'm a bit scared for going to Music-camp on Friday as I have been asked to direct A midsummer night's dream last minute!! Eeeeek!  I have not directed in my life!  Not quite sure what to do! Also, this means I will probably not get to take a part, as doing this which makes me sad! The opportunity to wear my Greek costume!!! Still, it's a privelege to be asked and I will try my best!  Nothing like a good Shakespearian comedy to make it fun!  Having a project will hopefully make me feel less sad about CBC not being there with me.

Here's my Tah dah!!! for Tuesday for the lovely Lakota's Tuesday link up!  This is the birthday card I made for my Mum's birthday!

I also will link up to Annie the Felt fairy's Make a month for July!

How's you then?!