I knew there was a reason I came back on here. Barkley Marathons is happening!

Back on here for the want of somewhere to scroll and learn without horrendous trolling.
It’s half term 👏

Working in a school with similar figures to this. Improving life chances is a huge motivator for me too.

Brilliant!

Today I learned about another bit of consumer crap: the boo basket. A basket with gifts in, like a hamper, is great as a present but this is ridiculous.

What. Have. You. Done? You went there and not the hallowed halls of Gloucester services. This is an error you will regret for quite some time. I called there for a wee once. Have never got over it

It is but I am sure someone else told me a similar story about a woman being ever so slightly knocked and a man going OTT to comfort someone brushing against them. It’s so weird

he makes out like there is something on the arm of her coat and they both stare at me like I’m a witch. It was as though I assaulted her, yet my coat arm brushed her coat arm. That was it. I think it made him feel powerful. I could have knocked him down with a look haha 🤔🤔

Also, I am not sure how to describe this weird thing today but here goes: I accidentally brushed my arm against someone. Really light. Nothing at all. I said ‘oh sorry’. Her boyfriend then hugged her to him and rubbed her arm like she was in real pain whilst giving me an evil look. Next thing,

I’ve come to London to watch a play but turned it into a mini holiday. Anyway, I have tried the nicest vegan food and no fake meat in sight. I had a fake poached egg(!) but no fake meat. I feel very wholesome

This is terrible. Lots of these places really need adult education centres- a lot of people in highest deprivation will use these centres. My mum worked at Clay Cross for years- it’s the best thing about the place

Turn the parody up to 11: the best spoof movies – ranked! Ahead of Spın̈al Tap II and the Naked Gun reboot, we count down the best cinematic send-ups, from the Life of Brian and Scary Movie to Clueless and Airplane!

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ju...
I’m sad that Best in Show isn’t on this list!

First day of holidays: drove back from parents’ Golden Wedding thingy, slept, Pilates and ate some cake. This is a good start!

Summer holidays are here. First year on SLT and I have learned that there is no such thing as winding down for summer in this job!

I did have enough energy to come home and clean the bathroom though.

Doing my summertime job (only between June and July). You know the one: online reading and dragging and dropping comments, right? Oh my word it’s tiring. I’m doing less next year for sure. I was in the house all bloody day doing this

Last night I presented something at a meeting and it was the first time since starting on SLT in September that I felt like I belonged there. It takes ages to feel like that in a job, doesn’t it? Anyone else? How long did it take?

When you’re so tired you have a nap whilst having an MRI scan 🤦‍♀️🙋‍♀️

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It used to be for the posh stuff! I hope they still do the fake fish fingers!

I think you can only get the animal shape ones now like dinosaurs. I’m 46- I can’t buy those 😂 M&S do nice nuggets in the freezer section btw.

That reminds me!!!

I’m going to be leading on homework from September. What have you done that has worked to have purposeful homework that has an impact and how have you built a homework culture? Any interesting ideas welcome 🙏

I want to hide from this. I do a bit of work, enough to pay tax on but not loads, alongside my regular PAYE work. If I have to spend time fiddling about with something new, I will probably give up the extra work tbh as it is a small amount

Here to say that it’s ok not to be able to do it/have it ‘all’. I worked then tutored tonight. I have not any chores and have just rested for two hours. Let the house be slightly untidy. We don’t have to be super. It’s alright just to exist and do what you can manage.

Came home early due to cancelled meeting with every intention to go to the gym. Massive headache and chills (freezing cold but head is hot) and have been in bed since 5.30pm. This is not the start to the week I was looking for!

I love the markings on her forehead. Tortoiseshells are the best cats!

Tortoiseshell cat

I think I have the other half of your cat living with me and you have the other half of mine 😸

I’m now imagining what would happen if Liz Truss and JD Vance met…🏴‍☠️💀

Section 28 didn’t come out of nowhere.
It came from a society where 75% thought homosexuality was wrong.
From a society that feared the sight of a man in drag would corrupt.
From a society that believed ignorance was better for children than any knowledge of gay lives.
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Tortoiseshell cat eating pasta leftovers from a bowl

My cat is such a fussy eater. Only eats dry food (and chicken breast shredded- only fresh, never frozen). My nail lady also has fussy cats so passed on some food to me. Martha would not touch it. However, my leftover pasta has been gobbled up!If I actually gave her pasta, she wouldn’t touch it🤷‍♀️