I cannot believe this is the end of August. The end represents my final month employed as a teacher in the UK. It’s the end of a summer of a ton of reading. The end of all the free time I’ve been using to spend time with my family.
It’s
also the beginning of a lot of exciting things. I’m starting to put down my
roots in Canada. I get to be a part of my friends’ lives again. I get to go
back to work!
Before
I look forward, let me look back at my favourites in August.
1. Bralettes
Like many people during lockdown, I have
given up on bras while being at home. When I was in Leeds, I would live in
workout clothes. When I came home, I started feeling the need to put actual
outfits on. I quickly realized that I was not about to sit around wearing a bra
with a wire in it all day. I got a couple bralettes from Aerie and one from La
Vie en Rose, and I am so grateful that I did.
2. Java
Works Coffee
I love coffee. My dad and my sister love
coffee. We believe in drinking good coffee. My dad and my sister originally
discovered Java Works at Homesense around Christmas, but we found their online
store and ordered a few bags. We love it so much! Brianne and I have been
grinding the beans and making cold brew, and Papa puts it in his mini
percolator in the mornings. The flavours are fun and delicious, and I highly
suggest this company for any other coffee lovers out there.
3. Triple
Birthday
My mum kept joking that she owes me a bunch
of birthday cakes since I’ve been away. So, I called her out on it. Despite my
birthday being in March, we celebrated what we called my “triple birthday.” I
got my favourite cake, and our family friends enjoyed a meal outside with us. I
think it actually made up for the fact that we couldn’t be together for the
past few years.
4. Kate
Spade Agenda
Like I said, I’m getting busy now! I work a
casual position at a care home, a part time evening job at a tutoring place,
and I’m waiting on the results of interviews for supply teaching during the
day. Basically, I needed some organization in my life. I have mentioned
Kate Spade planners in the past, and I have not stopped my love of them. Having
monthly plans and weekly plans are crucial for me. Plus, it’s adorable.
5. Indigenous
Canada Course
In
last month's favourites, I mentioned a bit about the issues Canada has with
its treatment of Indigenous people both in the past and today. Well, I took a free
course through Coursera called Indigenous Canada. It really opened my eyes
to what was missed in history lessons. It also gave me a new perspective about
how white-washed media is about how Canada began. There is so much we need to
fix in Canada. This is an excellent starting point. Check it out.
That’s all for me
in August! I truly have no idea what to expect for September. Things are still
pretty iffy here about the nature of schools reopening. I’m not sure what to be
expecting, but stay tuned I guess!
What have been
the highlights of your month?
-Daniellad
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