I think this is something that far too many people can relate to. Kudos to all those who do the right thing and honour their obligations. Children are not toys to toss aside -they are forever!
Personal development
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY
It's already Australia Day but, where I am, here in my little flat in Ecija, Spain, rugged up in 4 layers of clothing with the heaters on, it's not yet the 26th. I am however reflecting on my journey to becoming Australian. I wasn’t born in Australia, but then again, neither were so many others … Continue reading HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY
BACK IN SPAIN
Today is my fourth day back in Spain; I arrived Wednesday night and have been lucky not to have suffered from jet lag despite the very long trip. It was straight back to work Thursday morning so it’s nice to have this weekend to chill out. I spent yesterday checking out the rebajas - yep, … Continue reading BACK IN SPAIN
Action Plans
The New Year is a time when people often make resolutions that are not kept so rather than make resolutions I find that this a fabulous time to have a personal planning session with myself. I use this as a time to clean out and sort out in both the physical and also mental sense. … Continue reading Action Plans
Changing our lives
Have you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) thought you would like to change your life in some way, shape or form? I know lots of people have but feel they can’t do anything for one reason or another. Family, kids, parents, finances, pets and a myriad of other thing are usually cited as the … Continue reading Changing our lives
Dratted flu!
After enjoying a lovely Saturday morning browsing round the local market, which was freezing cold I might add, I managed to develop a rotten cold that has seen me laid up for the long weekend with a thick head, runny nose and tickly throat. The planned trip to visit the Mezquita in Cordoba was off … Continue reading Dratted flu!
Opportunities
My teaching load is lighter for December which gives me space to be taking on a couple more individual business clients. I’m open to clients from anywhere in the world as long as their work interests me and I feel that I can be helpful to their business or cause. Anyone interested in discussing opportunities … Continue reading Opportunities
Locals supporting locals
I know in Australia we have the food banks, wishing trees and so many other things for those who are less fortunate, but here things are a little different. It’s the little community events that are supporting those within their own areas. On Saturday I went to the supermarket and there were volunteers there doing … Continue reading Locals supporting locals
My students
In my classes I have a wide variety of backgrounds and talents. The older students are really motivated to learn as they see the benefits of adding English to their resume whist the younger ones are here because their parents sent them. My older students are a real joy. Several have their master degree so … Continue reading My students
Paper…..such precious stuff
I suspect we take paper for granted most of the time but since I have been here in Spain I am rediscovering what a wonderful commodity it is and what an important role it plays in our lives. Thursday saw me return to Seville again in the hope of securing my identity card. This week … Continue reading Paper…..such precious stuff
Michelle Hanton OAM 