Athens time

Monday 23 May 2011

Ta daaaaah.....



No... I did not mean this beautiful boat against a backdrop of the largest windfarm in the world shimmering in the heat (and that wasn't this week, the heat I mean, that was a couple of weeks back!).

No, I meant the (partial) reappearance of myself on my blog! Hi everyone|! *waves*. I have re - emerged from study land. Finished the course, and am going to be the proud owner of a Certificate stating that I am now officially a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language !

It was an intensive course and I found myself studying all the time and worrying about the next assignment and the next and the next.... However, all done and dusted now and looking for work.

I am not quite back to my own bloggy self yet.. It needs a bit of acclimatizing jumping out of the study bubble into real life. I thought that on finishing the course I would be full of energy, doing all the things I could not do for a while... like catching up with friends, (as well as housework and admin etc.. yuk...) and sewing (yay!) but I find that funnily enough the energy has left me completely.. A sort of backlash if you like.

Oh well.. I am sure I will get there eventually and I will endeavour to catch up with things on the blog slowly but securely!

Thank you SO MUCH to all those kind friends who sent me words of encouragement. I so very much appreciate your kind thoughts and good wishes. Thanks also for all who have understood I had to disappear for a while.. it was tough, but I did it!

I am still not reading blogs so no idea what you are all up to yet. I am starting slowly and catching up with one thing at a time. I am going to prioritize my bee blocks first. The February block is in the making! Thank you Julie (Forest poppy) for all your patience! The March and April ones are not far behind now.

Hope you have all been doing lovely and wonderful things whilst I was 'away' and are happy and healthy! See you all soon !

20 comments:

Unknown said...

Welcome back to the non study / non exam quilty world - you have been missed
Take your time catching up and re emerging yourself in fabric, threads and wadding, I look forward to seeing what you do

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Woohoo welcome back, and CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your course, what a relief!!! Lovely to 'see' you again. xo

Susan said...

Great to have you back Marg! I've missed your beautiful photos and happy conversation! Good luck with the job hunt!

{Leila}Where the Orchids Grow said...

Eeeeeeeek Marg!!! You did it, I knew you would I'm so proud of you!!! I'm getting all teary eyed lol Big fat smooches and congratulations you go girl :-D

xxx

Amelia said...

Yay Marg! It must feel so good to have the course complete. All the best with the job hunting! Nice to see you on your blog again :)

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Welcome back - congratulations! Catch up soon x

Mandy said...

Glad you're back and congrats! Beautiful picture, by the way.

Molly said...

Congratulations! Having the course behind you and getting your certification must be a huge relief. Ahhh .... take a deep breath and start in slowly. No need to rush back into sewing.

Glad you're back though and I smiled when I saw you pop up in my reader. Love your beautiful pics while I'm having my morning coffee :)

imquilternity said...

Congratulations Marguerite!! What a wonderful accomplishment. It's so nice to "see" you again...I really missed you.

myBearpaw said...

Well done Marg!!! So proud of you. And welcome back! Take your time and don't over do it. xx

Catherine said...

Hi! Great to see you've made it through your course and back here in the blogosphere. Congratulations! I'm sure once you start sewing something you'll get back into the groove but just enjoy the freedom for now.

Liz said...

WooHoo, so nice to have you 'nearly' back..! A huge congratulations on achieving your goal. Looking forward to hearing some more...
Lizzie
xxx

...and just as a by your by, that's an awesome photo too...

Cat said...

Wahoooooo you're 'semi' back!
I was so happy to see you pop up in my reader.
And CONGRATULATIONS on completing your studies xxx

Mandalin said...

oh boy! Way ta go Marg!! Glad to see you back amongst us.

Terrie Sandelin said...

Waves back! And congratulations!!

dolores said...

Confreakingratulations lady!!! I think it is only natural that you are tired....your brain is making the rest of you pooped....I think you should listen to it...slowly do your bee blocks and really take a nice rest up and read something for enjoyment and not just for school!:)
Take your book and camera...go to the park...find a nice tree....you get the idea!!
xo

quilthexle said...

Glad you're back to blogging - take your time and get enough rest ;-)) Congratulations for finishing your course!

Jo said...

Welcome back, and great news that you are now free from exams. Look forward to seeing you more often.

Julie said...

yay - so good to have you back, even if you are going to have to take things slowly. Don't rush yourself. Fantastic news that you are finished and qualified - you've done so well. You should be very proud of yourself! Juliex

Lauranie said...

YAY!!! Of course, there was never any doubt that you would not come back an accomplished teacher!! Congratulations....so proud! xo