Half Term Holidays...

So I have finally got through my first half term as an NQT and boy has it been enjoyable but quite hectic too!

I apologise, as I did say I would try my best to update my blog when I can but I have been unbelievably busy and if I'm not working, I'm sleeping!

A few things have changed in my classroom, numerous displays near my heater kept falling down so in the end I removed them and just stuck up the main display. Honestly, it was so frustrating walking into my classroom everyday to see a display fall down and then I'd spend a good 10-15 minutes putting it back up. Anyway I have dealt with that minor issue!

Unfortunately one of plants died a few weeks ago, although I was told by my lovely cleaner who used to take care of it when she worked around my area that it could have been revived! Whoopsie - it had wilted so much I thought there was no way in bringing it back to life! I have a feeling another of my plants will have died over the holidays, so I think I'm just going to keep the dragon tree and maybe purchase two new ones for the new year!

On the whole, it is lovely having my own class and my class is now full to the brim. Yes, I have 30 children although 2-3 could potentially leave as they live quite away from the school.

Okay so enough of the school talk...

What else have I been upto? Well it was Eid last weekend so I went back home and spent it with my family which was nice. My sister and I are hooked on homeland at the moment so we watched all of Season 1 and then I caught up on Season 2. It is SO good. I can't wait for tomorrow...eek excited!

Oh yeah I had been wanting to dye my hair for a while...and so I took the plunge and dyed it like a deep dark violet using Schwarzkopf. But to be honest I didn't see much difference, it some mirrors it looked jet black and in others it looked like my normal red colour....

So...when I was home I was out with my mum and she bought me the new Garnier hair dye ' Olia' I had always loved Garnier 100% and was devasted when they got rid of the whole line a year or so ago now. Anyways 'Olia' caught my eye and I fell for the colour on the box aka 'Deep Violet'. When I buy a dye, I like to see whether it is vibrant and long lasting...as I tend to dye my hair every 3 months. I also prefer a dye to be mess free and that means it doesnt dye your scalp and ears the colour you choose even when I have used all the concoctions to prevent this so!!

Anyways enought rambling...I dyed my hair and was really pleased with the outcome. I may dye it again if I need to before the Xmas holidays...It looks dark but it's more of a mysterious violet colour. I love it!! I have put a photo below for you to see. Excuse the mess of my room. It was taken when I was about to go for shisha :)

I have also changed my makeup as of lately which I am liking...I've gone back to black eye makeup. However I did experiment with metallic blue today (but forgot to take pics) and I loved it . I will list the products used for the photo's below.

Products used:

Face:

LM Oil Free Foundation Primer

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer No4

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Cheeks:

Sleek Blush in Pan Tao

MAC Powder Blush in Margin

Eyes:

Shu Uemura Painting Liner in Black

Barry M Bold Waterproof Liner in Black

Models Own Eyelash Curlers with Revlon 3D Photoready Mascara in Blackest Black (love!)

Lips:

No7 Perfect Lip Liner in Nude

Rimmel Lipstick in Nude Delight

Rimmel Lipgloss in Take A Chance

et voila!

In terms of hair, with the first photo I used mousse and curling spray and scrunched my hair to  tousle it loosely.

The second and third photo's are where I blowdryed my hair using a ceramic hot curling brush. My hair was so smooth after styling it. I used a centre parting when I went out this time but I usually alternate between centre and side.

Hope you enjoyed reading my update :)

Lots of love, Sarii xx

Back to School in a day!

I honestly cannot believe how fast the time has gone since I finished my PGCE course. It's crazy to think that a just over two months ago, I had no job to look forward too and now I start a permanent role on Monday! Excited? Yes to meet my class of munchkins! Nervous? Hell yes! The nerves are settling in alright. My main focus is to make learning as fun, stimulating and meaningful for the children and ensure my children reach their potential. With that in sight as well as being positive, I hope to pass my NQT year by next summer. I know there are a few other NQT's and teachers who have just passed their's so there seems to be a good support system in place.

With regards to this blog, I don't want to make any promises that I will blog weekly/monthly as this year is going to be pretty much like my PGCE. I'll most likely have no life for 11 months - although I won't have assignments, it will be all about marking and assessments and managing paperwork. I will try my best to update it - I will most likely be blogging about how my NQT year is going but will try to squeeze in a few random posts too!

So take care for now and hopefully will be blogging soon :) 

Lots of love, Sarii xx

Still being a busy bee!

With just a week to go before the school term starts, my classroom is feeling more like my own. I spent the last 2 weeks of Ramadan in school all day, everyday and boy was it hard work but it is paying off! I was SO excited about preparing my classroom for my kiddies, honestly I've made so many trips to my local cash and carry shop, Wilkos, Ikea, The Works and also shopped online. I'm not going to lie but as an NQT I have spent quite a bit on resources, items and materials for my classroom. This is because my classroom was literally left empty when the previous teacher moved to her new classroom.

I was lucky enough to get my room deep cleaned first so I headed straight in to get on with making it more child friendly and inviting! I must have spent the first day moving furniture around, by the end of the day I was more or less satisfied with the layout (although I did recently move the children's trays to the side of the classroom).

From then on it was backing the displays walls, making and printing 'general' resources to display on the walls, labelling everything, sorting resources and coming up with new, innovative ideas. I have to say I was so pleased with what I had achieved by the end of the 2 weeks.

Because I am teaching Y1, we are going to trial out a new transition programme. In Reception the children had free-flow activities all day to experience the 6 areas of learning. However in Y1, it's important to ease the children into the 'sit-down' slowly and comfortably.

I was SO excited about transforming the usual boring 'Book Corner' into a reading area that was much more exciting and pleasurable for the children. I transformed a small area of the classroom into 'The Story Teller's Tent' and I can't tell you how excited I am about sitting in it with my children and reading stories at the end of the day.

I also have a open plan 'Writing Station' as well as a 'Pretend Play' area. These two areas are actually in progress at the moment. I was struggling how to incorporate them in my room, as I have a lot of standalone storage and by placing tables in those two areas really cramped my room so I decided to make them open plan.

I have a few photo's from my BB - I know not great quality but I kept on forgetting my camera on all the trips I made to school!

So check out my classroom ( there is still work to be done, e.g headings, vocabulary on walls, etc). Once it is all complete, I will post updated pics. Hope you like!

My Desk!

Children's Trays & Storage Boxes

Numeracy Area

The Story Tellers' Tent

Lots of peace and love,

Sarii xx

Busy Bee!

The holidays have been busy, with preparing things for my NEW classroom, fasting and watching the Olympics and even fitting in a bit of art!

Today's Olympics was amazing - I am in awe of three athletes in particular, Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Tom Daly. They have shown sheer determination, dedication and passion for their sport and they are such amazing role models. Tom Daly at 18 to win a bronze medal is just terrific! I honestly think sportsmen and sportswomen are far better role models than 'celebrities'. I have to say I have been so proud of Team GB, absolutely amazing!

I spent half of the day on my 'business venture' which is still slowly progressing and I would really like to get it off the ground before I commence my full time job in September. It's just having the motivation and also my school preparation seems to be taking over. I finished off 4 handmade cards today and they're beautiful. I was thinking of possibly designing wedding invitations too but one step at a time and cards is my main focus at the moment. I want to create a large collection as the next time I will be able to make another bulk set will be next summer. ( I really wanted to post some pics but I can't find my camera cable anywhere and my BB camera official does not work!)

Earlier this week, I was stood in my classroom and was thinking how hard I've worked to get this far. It still feels surreal even though I am setting up my class, but I smiled to myself thinking, I'm a TEACHER and that I can't wait to meet my new class in September. Yes, it will be another intense year that I have to pass but it's always good to be positive and set yourself with great expectations.

Oh yes, I have started working out again, yes in Ramadan but obviously after Iftar! Week 1 has gone well, it's amazing how exercising can make you feel. I do an hour's exercise which consists of bellydancing/zumba and then abs and toning. I have lost a few pounds but I need to keep this up until I join a gym.

Tomorrow's plan is to ensure all my resources for my classroom are printed off and laminated as I need to put up everything my next Wed/Thurs as Eid is next weekend and I will be going home to celebrate with my family.

Talking about Eid, I'm not sure whether to apply henna. I've just been so busy!! I know iI need to take some time out from classroom prep as once school starts I won't have that sort of time...

Omg...before I go, (this is a little rant lol) I bought 'Froot Loops' here  which you usually can only purchase in the USA. I was looking forward at Suhoor/Sehri to eat them and to my disappointment they did NOT taste of Froot Loops - they weren't colourful or sweet :( Oh well, next time I'm in the USA I am going to stock up on them :) Rant over! Hehe


Okay I should go...deciding whether to sleep or work...Hmmmm

Peace, love and hugs,

Sarii xx

CELEBRATIONS... (well, after Ramadan :p )

Last month I finished my PGCE in Primary Education, which is basically a 1 year intense post-grad course in teacher training. Boy, did it fly by?! I've had amazing, challenging, rewarding and stressful learning experience! I've made lots of friends, met a few inspirational practitioners, worked with the most fabulous of all the children,  as well as learning a great deal about myself.

I found out a few days ago that I passed the course so I am officially a Primary School Teacher as well as a Mixed Media Artist :) I graduate in November and can't wait!

But the most exciting news is...

I got a JOB!! Yes, I GOT A JOB! Honestly, I was losing hope as I'd applied for SO many jobs and had quite a few interviews but it was always 'Oh you were our second best candidate..' I didn't let it get me down at first but after a few then it got me down. My last two schools were the last chances I had to get a job before the end of term (well that's what I thought).

I won't tell the whole story as not to bore you but I signed up with a few agencies for supply work in September.  One agency set me up with an interview literally the day before and I had HOURS to plan a lesson - which was stressful at first but when I knew pretty much what I wanted to teach it all fell into place. The observation lesson went well and interview too, and later on that day the school offered me the job. I was so relieved and happy but most thankful to God. I learnt a lot about myself in those 48 hours, the most important was to never lose faith and also learn trust yourself more.

So as from September I will be a Year 1 teacher (teaching 5-6 year olds). Eek I am SO excited but also nervous too! I will be in and out of school this summer, cleaning, sorting and making my classroom welcoming to my new class :)

Since it is Ramadan, it's a bit awkward to celebrate with Iftar opening late so I intend to celebrate afterwards inshallah! Bring on the shisha, lol.

Ramadan Mubarak to those who are fasting! Alhumdulilah, I have been able to keep the first 4 fasts and they have gone well :) Honestly, I was thinking they would be really difficult to keep but all good so far! I hope they are going well for you all too.

Right, I am going to do some work for my **new class** :)

Love Sarii xx

P.S. Remember, believe in yourself and don't give up! The best things come to those who wait :) xx

An Arabian Eye Makeup Look

Today, because I have SO much free time ( I literally do) I thought I would try and use and experiment with makeup I don't usually use. I would say this is more of an Arab Makeup look that I would wear to an event/wedding. Btw this is a picture heavy post!!

                  

                 
Face:  Superdrug Vit E Illuminating Cream mixed with a smidge of LM Tinted Moisturiser
         MAC Moisturecover and Studio Finish Concealer to hide blemishes
         LM Translucent to set

Eyes: UD Primer Potion mixed with BN2B2BB Highlighter
         UD NYC Palette Eyeshadows: Maui Wowie all over and under eye, Suspect outer,
         Smog in crease - blend, blend blend!!
         Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black
         UD Primer Potion with No7 Dreamlash (discontinued) in Jet Black
         Collection 2000 pigment in Heavenly as brow and inner eye highlighter

Cheeks: Sleek Blush in Suede
            Mac Blush in Margin
            Sue Moxley Baked Bronzer aka Highligher in Miami swept over cheekbones

Lips: TBS Lip Liner in Pink Brown 10 to fill lips,
        Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal
        TBS Hi Shine Lip Treatment in Pink Cream

Brushes/Tools used: GOSH Face and Body
                     GOSH Blusher
                     MAC 217 blender, 239 eyeshadow, 219 pencil
                     GOSH Eyeliner
                     Models Own Eyelash Curler (LOVE THIS CURLER!!)

Katrina Kaif Makeup Look

So, a new film called 'Ek Tha Tiger' is due to be released next month around Eid time and I somehow stumbled across it. For all of you out there who are unfamiliar with Bollywood, the two main actors are Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.

I watched one of the songs for the movie and loved Katrina K's make up, it was so radiant and so natural looking. She is a newcomer to the Bollywood industry and receives a lot of stick for her roles. Ok, actingwise she is okay but give the girl a chance she's young and has so much to learn and also Hindi is not her first language.

I am just thinking I am sitting here typing away about Bollywood when I am not actually a fan. I watch the odd movie now and again, although I do have to say the genre you typical Bollywood film has changed and developed so much. I am not sure if I will watch Ek Tha Tiger, if I do it will only be because of the songs!

Back to Katrina, I think she is one of the prettiest actresses in Bollywood and I mean she looks amazing without makeup too (ahem ahem Bipasha Basu :S) I found this picture of Katrina online from her recent movie and decided to experiment and come up with my own K Kaif inspired look. I hope you like it - let me know what you think :)

The Look

                  

What do you think?

Peace and Love,

Sarii xx

Nails, nails, nails...

Hello lovelies,

Lately I have been painting my nails quite regularly to brighten up my day (damn this depressing weather!) I wish the sun would come out and shine properly or that it stopped raining!

Anyways so yes I have been trying out more of my nail polishes lately because:

1. I am trying to make use of the colours I have as I continuously keep purchasing colours to my collection :S

2. I like to experiment with different combinations and looks :)


I have bought quite a few nail polishes recently through the various offers that have been on and vouchers I have received. Below is the collection I have purchased within the last 2-3 months. I have tended to sway towards more pastel-summery colours. I also took the plunge, after being wowed by designs on the 'Wah Nails' website I bought the 'Models Own and Wah Nails' Nail art pen in White ( I felt I would use white more out of all the colours available).

L - R: No7 Cheeky Chops, So Simple, Rimmel 60 Seconds Princess Pink, Rimmel I Love Strawberry Fizz, Misty Jade, Miss Sporty Electric Blue and Models Own/Wah Nails Nail Pen in White.


Cheeky Chops is a recent purchase after I had 2 No7 vouchers and was unsure of what to purchase as I had already stocked up on my absolute favourite lip liner in Nude. I reviewed it online through a number of blogs and thought it was quite a pretty shade. I have yet to try it so will update when I have.

So Simple is a re-purchase and honestly the perfect nude nail colour. It has such a subtle shimmery finish which you barely notice and is lovely for day to day wear.

Princess Pink was purchased to use a natural manicure shade. I usually opt for a peach shade for a natural manicure but I was keen to try pink. It is quite pretty on and really enhances your nails.

Strawberry Fizz reminds me of Barbie pink :) I used it 2 weeks ago to do a manicure and I love it. It is vibrant but not the tacky kind as it has more of a pink pastel base.

Misty Jade is an amazing colour in the bottle and on the nails ( that is after about 3-4 coats). I am not impressed with the formula and consistency of this polish as it is quite watery and very streaky. I painted my nails with 3 coats and it could have done with one more but I decided not too. Such a shame but it is a gorgeous green and will look fab on tanned skin :)

Electric Blue was a recent purchase afte many a time I picked it up and popped it into my basket and then decided not to purchase at the til. Yes indecisive I know! It wasn't until I read an old post on Bubblegarm's blog and saw Muhsine's swatches that I knew I had to buy (Thank you Muhsine!). It looks really amazing on and it really is a different kind of blue again with a more cool toned pastel base. I have yet to try on properly so will update when I have!

Nail Art Pen - so I had been umming and aahing about whether or not to purchase this as nail art does take time and I didn't want to buy and then it takes place in the back of my drawer :S After looking at Wah Nails website and some nail art blogs online I decided to buy and I have been enjoying using it so far. It is quite easy to use there is pin type nib for fine and intricate designs  and then a paintbrush in the bottle which is for thicker line designs.  I think it is because I have finished my studies and because I have not secured a teaching post for September I am pretty much free, there fore I have A LOT of spare time!

Okay so moving on below are a few pics of the nail polishes/design I have used within the last 3 weeks. I am still currently wearing Rimmel Misty Jade with a 'Ring Finger' nail art design :)

No7 So Simple with Rimmel Strawberry Fizz

Rimmel Apricot Punch with Models Own/Wah Nails White Pen

Rimmel Misty Jade with Models Own/Wah Nails White Pen

Hope you enjoyed reading :)

Peace and Love

Sarii xx

An Alternative Arabesque Wedding Gift

Hello my lovelies :)

Yes blogging twice in one day is something! I feel like I am on a role with my planning too!

This is a much belated wedding gift to a friend of mine who got married last year ( yes I am very embarrassed and sorry about the lateness of this gift) I started it before her wedding and then I commenced my teacher training soon after and I did neglect it due to the sheer volume of work I had. Initially I was stuck on what to purchase her and her husband for their wedding. So I decided that because her favourite colour is turquoise I would create a unique, piece of art work using turquoise and a range of colours for her and I am really glad I did.

Earlier this week I ordered a beautiful frame with mount from ebay (bargain!) and was over the moon when I received it this morning. I literally couldn't open the package fast enough and place the piece of art work I made into the frame. I am so pleased with it and really hope she likes it too.

I am not sure if I mentioned in my blog before but I studied Mixed Media Fine Art at university and during my time there, I developed an interest in Arabic/Geometric art. I like to choose the patterns I use carefully as well as the colour of silk threads.

For each piece, I use cardboard and  measure out the dimension of how big/small I want the artwork to be and then I choose my Arabic pattern. Then I peel away the surface of the cardboard so that it has more texture and a feel of rawness. Afterwards I print out the pattern on to clear acetate and carefully glue it onto the cardboard. Next comes the toughest and most challenging part, sewing into the pattern using silk threads. I tend to sew in the morning when the natural light is at its best and try to keep going for as long as I can. I do have to take a break though as it can be quite harsh on my hands - although I do find it quite relaxing and therapeautic. After the pattern has been fully sewn I may use clear tape to ensure the threads are secure and then it is ready to be framed :)

I really want to start making small collections of my art work and framing them as I just the love the intricacy and vibrancy of them. I really want to attempt a piece of art work with tropical colours like bright oranges, pinks and purples.

What do you think? Do you have any other suggestions for the colours I use?

Lots of love, Sara xx

Rose-Bronze Look & A Tresemme Blowdry

So as mentioned in my previous post, I have been experimenting more with my makeup (when I should be planning, tut tut!) Anyways, usually I don't tend to wear makeup if I'm home all day but I wanted to create a fresh-faced bronzed glow today and I think I succeeded. Well I do like the look and it will be something I will try again soon :) Although this post was actually about my new Tresemme Ceramic Hot Curl Brush which I am getting the hang of. My aim was just to blow dry my hair in with a slight curl and after faffing about with my hairdryer I finally got there! I think I should have sectioned my har better and need a lot more practice holding my brush and hairdryer lol ( for those of you who may know me, I rarely use my hairdryer as I prefer to let my hair dry naturally).

Here you go - I have listed the makeup used too :)

Hair products used:

Wella Enrich Split Ends Elixir (love this product as it keeps my ends looking healthy)

L'oreal Liss Control Tecni Art Smooth Control Gel Cream ( been using this for YEARS!)

Makeup used:

Face/Cheeks: 

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzer in 51

Sue Moxley Baked Bronzer in Bali

Eyes:

Bourjois Eye Kohl Pencil in Black

UD Deluxe Eyeshadow Palette - Scratch as base and Snag blended on top

No7 Eyelash Curlers with Dreamlash Mascara in Jet Black

Lips:

Natural Collection Moisture Lipstick in Rose Petal

Hope you liked :)

Love Sara x

Holidays, Jobs and Smokey Eyes...

This week is half term, infact it's almost the end of the week but I have enjoyed the break.

I spent the long Jubilee weekend back home in Birmingham with my family which was nice although I wish I could have stayed for the rest of the week. I had to return to London to get on with my planning which I have gradually been getting done.

Other than that I have been experimenting in my breaks lol with my makeup collection and I have been enjoying creating smokey looks. Yesterday I created a dark blue smokey eye look and today I created a deep turquoise smokey eye look. Have a look at the photo's below :)

Face:

LM Oil Free Primer

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer in 04

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Eyes:

Collection 2000 Liquid Eyeliner in Black

MAC Fluidline in Siahi

GOSH Eyeliner in Blue Grass

Bourjois Kohl Pencil in Black

No7 Eyelash Curlers with Dreamlash Mascara in Jet Black 

Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in 98 (Gorgeous black, teal, purple glitter)

NYX Eye Pencil in Milk (blended on brow bone)

Cheeks:

TBS Baked Bronzer in 02

Lips:

No7 Perfect Lips Liner in Nude

Rimmel Lipstick in Nude Delight

Rimmel Vinyl Lipgloss in Take a Chance

I think those are all the products - hope you like!

Today has been crazy...I spent most of the day out doing my food, toiletries, school resources shopping and finally my laundry. Boy am I tired! I am finally sitting down now, relaxing for a bit before I start my work. ( I'm currently painting my nails with GOSH 'Miss Sweety', a gorgeous pastel peachy shade).

I repurchased a few beauty items today that aren't so extravagant but items I really like.

1. Boots Natural Collection Nail Polishes in Crystal Clear and Peach Manicure

2. No7 Perfect Lips Liner in Nude ( this must be my 4th or 5th pencil now - uber love!)

Whilst I was in Boots, I thought I would try and search for a dupe for the much loved but discontinued Rimmel Volumizing Lippie in Foxy ( a gorgeous nude pink with peach undertones). I was in luck after swatching a few shades from a range of brands, I came back to Boot Natural Collection (yes!) a brand that I rarely go for, for makeup. I ended up purchasing their Moisture Lipstick in Rose Petal and it is such a pretty colour  - will update you all on it though!

I also bought a non-electrical ceramic hot curl styling brush by Tresemme. Every two months I go to this Japanese/Korean hair salon near Tottenham Court Road where they cut my hair beautifully and so skillyfully too. Whenever my stylist Mika styles my hair, she uses this large ceramic barrel brush and curls my hair ever so slightly but so smoothly too. I tried my hand at styling my hair with my mum's brush at the weekend and loved the results. My hair looks simple but chic, so I decided to invest in this brush and I can't wait to use it!!

I haven't really gone shopping properly but my birthday is a few weeks ago and hopefully I will be going on holiday next month so I may use those events as an excuse :P

But to be honest there isn't anything that I'm like blown away to purchase. I love wearing my maxi dresses and skirts in the summer, so perhaps invest in one of those. Makeup-wise, hmm again there is nothing out there that I am lusting after...

I better get back to my work now as my break time is up!

Hopefully will blog soon :)

Where HAVE I been...?

Oh my goodness, I have neglected my blog muchly and it is not because I have had blog-freeze, I have been so crazily busy with my course! I have so much to blog about...and wish I could have blogged in the break I have been away...

So what HAS been happening??

Well I finished my second teaching placement and I was so pleased with my grading and report, I was uber happy! Then I was back at university for a month, then easter hols, back at uni and for the past 2 weeks I have had a fairly spacious timetable but in between that I have been sorting out my mounds of paperwork and files for my final placement as well as applying for billions of jobs.

I cannot believe how fast this year has been. It felt like yesterday when I was like 10 months to go until I qualify as a teacher and now it will be like 7 weeks (well I think 8 until I am awarded QTS). I am so excited for a number of reasons; one that I will be a TEACHER - yay!, two because I can't wait until I start teaching Reception next week and three because I am SO looking forward to having my own class - soon I hope!

Other than that I have been keeping fit by eating more heathily since I was diagnosed with being deficient in basically every single vitamin going ( not good I know) and going to the gym. Although, I may have to put the gym on hold for this placement...well I am going to see how it goes I guess...

In terms of the beauty world I can't remember if I mentioned in my previous post or not but I purchased a few items from Sue Moxley, mainly baked bronzer/highlighters and a mix nail polishes. I don't know why I've become drawn to nail colours so much recently but painting your nails really does perk my mood, especially with all the rain we've had here in London!
In fact I just painted mine now in Rimmel's 'Apricot Punch' and it is GORGEOUS!


Hmm what else, what else? Erm...I haven't really bought any wishlist makeup purely because of time and also I only tend to 'treat' myself after I've achieved something...lol (yes, that way I cut down on makeup/jewellery spending) Although saying that I just remembered, I did purchase two pairs of earrings recently too - beautiful and ethnic!

I will have to snap some pics and add them to this blog as I have just realised this post may be boring you without any pics - I will try my utmost to get it done this weekend.

Also, my final placement starts on Monday for 6 weeks, yes my last ever placement! I will be teaching Reception (4-5yr olds) and I am really excited. I hope I have as much fun as I have had in my last placements and maintain my grades :)

Anyhow I am going to be off now as I have a few bits to tidy up and I want to make some vanilla flavoured coffee :)

Lots of love,

Sara xx

Placement Two Over, Time to Relax? Hmm...

Hey y'all ( lol so american-fied! :P)

Oh my goodness, placement two is finally over and boy was it exhausting! I loved every single day of it, but commuting and planning really did take up all my time. I feel like I have my life back at the moment. I have been catching up with friends, enjoying the beautiful weather and relaxing.I


On a not so great note, my BB randomly broke on Sunday and I was really gutted because I literally used it like 10 mins before and still unsure of what damaged the screen. So I decided to take it upon myself and repair it, as it was out of warranty by a few days! I'll cut to the chase, I fit it perfectly and was pretty happy with my attempt at repairing but I found out I was sold a faulty screen and in the process of  trying to remove it, I broke some minute component. I was so upset! So I took it to a shop and am now praying the guy can fix it for me....it's not the same using my old skool Motorola Razr :(

Back to my day, so I went to sort my phone out and since then I have been working on a few things to complete my display task, as I am visiting my placement school on Friday to finish a book corner display. So far, I've worked well and crossed off the majority of my jobs, just one or two left to and then onto my other job list. Yes, I have OCD with making lists and ensuring I complete all the jobs off them!

At the weekend, I dyed my hair 'Fiery Red' from Garnier and whilst I do enjoy being a redhead I feel as though this is VERY bright. I will get used to it though! I thought I'd dye it as I will be attending my aunt's wedding in two weeks and that will give it enough time to dull down a little :)

I also treated myself to some trinkets as I received a really good end of placement report on my teaching and thought I deserved it. I bought a pair of gold rimmed peacock earrings and a pastel bead ring from ALDO.

So I basically have one assignment and 3 months left at university before I am a qualified teacher which will feel so great, but even better when I have secured a job for September!

I am off to bake some bread now for my soup, so I will catch y'all later :)

Quick Post!

Hey,

Another month gone already. I have been SO busy on my second teaching placement. It is going well but quite exhausting!

What have I been upto?

 1. Teaching and planning pretty much 24/7

2. Applying for NQT jobs - which is going very slow due to lack of time

3. Missing home - I haven't been home home in quite a while due to placement.


What have I been purchasing?

1. Top ups on makeup really - rimmel lippy, collection 2000 eyeliner

* Oh I did purchase a new lip gloss from Sleek and a yellow nail polish from Rimmel but am yet to try them out.

2. MNG Emerald Green Maxi Skirt = b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l for the summer!

3. New Look - flat ballet pumps, work shoes, scarves for work..

Procrastination leads to a blogpost :P

Eek! I haven't blogged in over a month and it is all down to my studies. I hardly used Facebook anymore. I should actually be writing an essay which is due in later this week but I have so far successfully avoided it - by having a nap, baking bread, doing my food shop and now on blogger :p Looks like I will be doing an all-nighter!

So what's been happening...? Well, I was back at uni for a month for lectures and seminars and I have just recently started my second teaching practice. I am now in upper KS2 where I am teaching a lovely class of Y5's :) I taught my first lesson on Friday and to my surprise I didn't feel nervous at all. I also received really good feedback - I've just got to keep it up :)
I also passed my second assignment which was a relief too as that was a killer assignment!

Haulage wise...well due to this year being quite tight as the bursary was cut for 2011/2012 PGCE trainees, I can't really splurge much. I have bought the odd few things recently which include Bourjois Delice Bronzing Powder ( which I love!) and Beauty UK Liquid Eyeliner and Bright Blue (haven't tried it on yet but swatched it and it's amazing!!) Nowadays the only haulage I do is when I feel I have earned it aka end of placement report/passing an assignment.

My mum came to visit my sister and I at the weekend and we had a lovely time in Kensington and also went to check out a photography exhibition at the Imperial War Museum. My mum treated me to a YSL Faux Cils Effect Mascara - instead of choosing black I had been on the hunt for a blue mascara and it really makes brown eyes pop, so I chose No3 Extreme Blue and it looks gorgeous on. My mum bought herself No4 Violet as she loves her plum colours.

Other than that, I have been busy working at the weekends. I actually have this week off as it is half term but it is pretty jam packed with assignments, planning and job applications!

I can't believe I am already more than half way through the course, I just really need to secure myself a job to pass my NQT year and then I will be super smiley :)

That's all for now... no pics sorry as I REALLY need to get on with this essay.

New Year Rezzies...

Happy New Year, my lovelies :)

I was thinking about my new year resolution's earlier and thought I would keep 3 as they seem more manageable and realistic. The first two are probably quite predictable and boring but they are something I need to keep up. The last one is more personal to me, as 2011 was an eventful year and I pray that 2012 has bigger, better and more positive things for me to look forward to :)

Enjoy,