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Monthly Favourites - August 2020

                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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