There were so many photos I could use for today, but I thought this one, showing me being so happy was the one! It was Mother's Day today and @cheese4ead and Jaime went all out to spoil me rotten. It started

The majority of my steps came from walking to the shops after work. I thought I would get on the bus home, however roadworks had other plans, hence I just walked home instead. At 8.30pm was the start of

The 3rd day of my C25k programme this morning, but the added bonus of it being Friday, so after school drinks. We fancied a good g&t, so headed to our summer Friday hangout. A nice new surprise gin

Not much to say or a photo to accompany. It was a non running day, but it is one of my busier days of the week, walking between the 2 school buildings for my various timetables lessons. I always finish

The impending 16th birthday party of my daughter and the nicer weather has led to an increase in physical activity and healthier eating for both my daughter and I. This was our trip to the shop after school

Blossom at sunrise! I commenced Week 3 of C25K this morning. As usual I start off at 5.30am as this fits best with my schedule. It has been noticeable that sunrise is getting earlier each day. I couldn't

I'm quite surprised that I reached 5000 today as a lazy morning was had by all members of the family. Headed to one of the biggest shopping malls this afternoon for a little shop with my daughter this

I could post a whole host of photos from our evening out at a local Mexican restaurant, celebrating a friends birthday. However I am very pleased with myself having completed Week 2 of C25K. I thought

A lot of discussions with friends and family back home (UK) at the moment as we fly back for a week at the end of April. We will be celebrating our daughter's 16th birthday (her first one at home since

Step count was down from yesterday as I didn't run this morning. Back to it tomorrow, when Jaime is planning on joining me. Anyway, spring has happened virtually over night. One of the trees in bloom on

The visitor season is over for a few months and the warmer weather has arrived (27degrees today, but snow flurries a fortnight ago). That's the quick changing seasons of Romania. Anyway, the jump in activity

A photograph to accompany what has officially felt like the longest week at work ever. I don't know why, but it has dragged so much. Just as the gin and tonic should have been in hand, just after 3pm,

Trying to recreate a photo memory that popped up on my Facebook feed from 5 years ago, Marianna just happens to be here visiting us here in Bucharest for a week, after not seeing each other for almost

An easy choice of picture to accompany my post today. Part of my extended role here at school is to coordinate the Community Action Service group concentrating on animal welfare. We raise funds for Bruno

Back to work after a lovely weekend. Showing visitors around the sites and sounds of the place that you have chosen to temporarily call home is always a pleasure. A lot of our sightseeing includes food

The final day of my Mum's visit. My friend Marianna is here too. We went to Herestrau park to an amazing restaurant overlooking the lake for a late lunch followed by a stroll in the park. It was then another

She has flown all the way from Toronto, Canada. My friend Mariana, whom I haven't seen for 5 years! We spent 4 wonderful years in Bahrain together as a little expat family. Romania is the homeland of her

We are in the middle of so many visitors visiting us. We don't have a minute to sit on the sofa and relax. Needing a photo for today's post, a quick snapshot by @cheese4ead of us sitting together for a

A low step count, but a day of gourmet food! I may be a teacher, but I am in charge of Year 13, meaning the Graduation falls on my shoulders! The great part of that is that I took a few students to the

Only one photo to dominate my feed today. My baby girl won the inter school talent show tonight, singing Your Song. A very proud mum and dad here, supporting her every step of her journey. 7230 Daily Activity