Hello, again, Monday!
I am gearing up for my last day and a half in school with my precious class, so bear with me if I get emotional next week, but equally, I am looking forward to the break!
- If we were having chai, I’d have to start with telling you exactly how we coped in school with this crazy heatwave on Monday and Tuesday. Well, as I said, it was HOT. Literally, sweat pouring off us all. A fan, water spray and fewer kids than normal helped a little bit, but it was almost impossible to concentrate for us adults, so imagine how you would feel as a young child? Some were off because parents made the choice to keep them off, some were unwell, possibly from heatstroke, and even that dreaded covid wave that is coming around again. It was even tougher for the SEN children who don’t even have the verbal capacity to tell us how they are feeling. Some were kept off by parents because they know the children wouldn’t cope in the heat. But even though the ‘Great Heatwave’ was meant to stop after Tuesday, it was still sticky and humid the rest of the week, so when they came back in, there was still disruption caused by them, and others not knowing how to cope with the warmth. but we survivied… just. Check out the temperature in my car on Tuesday!
- If we were having chai, I’d say Tuesday was topped off with something to sour the already turned stench of our bodies… a Water Cut! We ended Tuesday with the intention of a cool shower before bed but they turned into a groan as we turned taps to find no water! In quite a large area around us the water supply stopped due to a fault at the Water Company’s site, meaning they had no power to pump much-needed water to households and businesses.I won’t go into the long and short of it, but we were stuck for 50 hours with no running water, and shops had run out of the bottled stuff! I managed to get a few bottles and we flannel bathed it on Wednesday! By Thursday we were fed up. But, lo and behold a trickle started and mid-flow pressure meant we were all able to shower that night, and by Friday morning the water was back! Yippee! It really makes you appreciate what we are all used to, every day, I tell you!
- If we were having chai, I’d mention that there is a giveaway on my Instagram page which finishes on Thursday, so if you are interested, please enter below!
- If we were having chai, I would share that on Saturday Lil Princess and I excitedly started our three-hour journey to Bristol to celebrate. the lovey Amanda Prowse and her milestone of ten years in publishing! The evening was amazing and I met some faces who I had only known online before, which was wonderful. There was an Abba Tribute band as the entertainment and they were fab, and the food was amazing. We stayed overnight with her too, and Lil Princess made new friends in the shape of her two gorgeous French Bulldogs, Dottie and Beau!
- If we were having chai, I’d say, I am pleased to announce that Pops and Mum are back in the country after 4 weeks away in Finland with my Brother, Sister-in-law and Finndian nephews! I am so glad they got the chance to be together, but even happier that they are back home!
- If we were having chai, I would end, as always, with Sonu Singh. This week, he looked longingly at our bags on Saturday morning, contemplating how to get in so he could come on a trip with us!
This week, I am praying the next two days go by without a hitch in school, as we break up on Tuesday. It’s been a hard, but satisfying academic year, and the first full one in over 2 years, so we have to celebrate that. I am starting the week with a sore throat, so I hope that goes away soon, so my holidays aren’t burned away with me being ill! And I am looking forward to the break, truly. I need it, now. I am at the point of exhaustion I never wanted to get to!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 30, 2022 @ 19:37:43
41 C in the UK sounds like the stuff of nightmares, Ritu, and then no water too. I’m Eeek! I’m glad you had a good time at Amanda’s party.
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Jul 30, 2022 @ 20:04:27
It was pretty grim, Robbie, in this humidity, too! But we’re all good, for now, at least. 😊
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Jul 28, 2022 @ 07:38:39
Busy time as ever Ritu. The heat has been something else even felt it up in Scotland visiting fanily. Looks like I’m up for a busy time ahead with exchange of contracts on our house today, moving out mid August!. Worse time for me but hope it goes ahead as it has been one hell of a nightmare! Long story, lots of lawyer fees. EEK.
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Jul 28, 2022 @ 07:43:25
Oh Marje! I don’t envy you, having been there last year! But hope you had fun with the family! 💛
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Jul 28, 2022 @ 11:39:21
Hi Ritu thank you! Yes terribly stressful isn’t it. Had lots of fun with family. Xxx
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Jul 28, 2022 @ 11:42:25
🥰
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:58:18
My word! Your life is never dull, is it? ❤
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 18:16:36
You know me, Sis 🤗
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:35:01
Heatwave over + water back + trip to visit Amanda + parents back home = a great week!
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:50:40
It was a tryingbweek, but ultimately fruitful!! 🤗
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 18:50:00
😀
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 15:42:51
I’m glad you survived the Great Heatwave and drought, Sister. I hope you can enjoy the break to the fullest! 🙏🏽💛🙏🏽
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:50:02
Here’s hoping, Brother !!! One day to get through!
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 18:07:47
You can do it!!
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 18:16:40
🤗🤗
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 14:30:21
Good luck on your last two days! I started summer break last month after a tough year as well, so I understand how badly you need to renew and relax.
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:49:21
I feel like I’m crawling on my knees right now! Hope you are feeling rejuvenated now 🤗
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 14:23:17
You definitely had a challenging week, Sis! Let’s hope this one get’s better. How cute is the photo with Sonu. This instantely remembered me on Debby’s book “Have bags, will travel”. Lol Or the famous quote “You will never walk alone!” Make the best out of this week, Sis! I trust in you! 🙂 xx Michael
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:48:36
Thanks, Bro. I will try my best xxx
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 14:19:36
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 13:46:02
Still, it is hard to believe that it was hotter in the UK than over here. We even never climbed above 40. That’s crazy. So, enjoy your long school break, Sis.
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:45:46
I know, Sis! Madness!!! One day to go then I can break!!!
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 20:36:55
I am so glad your you 💖
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 21:02:31
😀🙏🏼💛
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 12:47:47
Huge hugs, Sis ❤️
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 17:45:17
Thanks, Sis 🤗
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 19:29:19
You’re almost there! 🥳
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 19:30:28
Crawling, Sis! 🤗
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 19:32:51
LOL! I can only imagine. 😘
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 11:44:55
you’ve got this! almost there!
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 12:05:44
Nearly! Thank you x
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 09:20:37
Top marks for soldiering on during the heatwave, Ritu…
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 11:42:08
Thank you 😊
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 08:12:26
All the best for the end of the school year.
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 11:41:39
Thank you 😊
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 13:30:21
You’re welcome
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 06:44:02
What a week sis heatwave , no water for 50 hours phew. But as always you got there and had your lovely weekend. Well done you. I hope the next few days go well at school and that your sore throat clears…. You need to be healthy for your break 💜
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 06:46:02
Thank you, Sis. Sore throat hurts abd kept me up in the middle of the night so I’m not at my best, right now. Hope a second wind will kick in soon! 💛🙏🏼
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 06:52:27
I hope so too for your sake 💜
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 07:07:28
🤞🏼🤞🏼💛💛
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 10:04:07
💜💜
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Jul 25, 2022 @ 05:09:27
Reblogged this on Mihran-Kalaydjian Real Talk.
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