About a year ago we listened to presentations by the IMEC students that were a year ahead of us. They told us about their research project and how they were doing with it. This year it was our turn to talk to the new group of IMEC students. Can’t believe a year went by! We realized that this was the last presentation we have to give EVER, which had to be acknowledged with a celebratory drink at the pub.

I’m holding the last interviews at the school tomorrow, wish me luck. It should be grand.

I did it! I have arranged the last few interviews for my study. I will get to interview a few people within the early childhood setting that I am already exploring. I am thrilled to have these interviews, they will add the extra layer of niceness to this project. Fantastic. You can send good vibes in my direction on Thursday. And this time I’ll make sure to turn on that tape recorder…

I bought something I thought I would NEVER buy. Instant coffee. I must be getting crazy. It’s not even tasty! But I’ve been spending all my pocket money in cafes, a very nice new habit. Well, it’s obvious, the instant coffee here at home will have to go, I must have been beside myself when I bought it. I would much rather leave the house sometimes to have a nice break from typing and reading.

Working away all week so that I can have a nice vacation next week!!!

That’s me 🙂 Evan’s favorite German.

But he is also brushing up his German language skills, which makes me so happy. This morning I got to read over one of his assignments and felt helpful, especially because I am of absolutely no help when it comes to the math & chemistry courses he is taking…

This was taken at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

Last year I had good company, this year I had blue skies and a berry scone.

Hahaahahah, I almost caught myself in the mouse trap. That would have hurt.

It’s been sunny today and I’ve already gone to the botanical garden for tea after my physio appointment. Spring smells sooooo good in the gardens and I stayed a while to admire the beautiful colors.

Now I’m about to start some homework, I just don’t really know where to begin. And the sun seems to be calling me…

I received an answer from the University of BC. I asked them whether they could offer an internship with the center manager, but since this position has just been created last year, they don’t feel ready to do that yet. I can however phone and they would be happy to talk to me about the work the person in that position does. I believe the center manager is in charge of working closely with all the program supervisors from all the UBC childcare centers, which sounds like a fantastic job.

And… I got to go to the zoo yesterday! Ainsley, the kids, and Evan went to the zoo and video-phoned me. Was it ever nice to spend some time with them. Sort of btittersweet, but it’s nice to see what they are up to. I think  know it’s time to go home now.

Looooooove you & miss you

After months and months, we finally got our damage deposits back from Hazelwood, our Dublin accommodation from last year. They apologized and even paid the interest accrued…

Noooooooooo! Hahahahh, got you, April Fools…

We still don’t have the damage deposits back and are working with the student union to get the money. They have been absolutely ridiculous, it’s not even funny. Adriana finally received some money, but they deducted 50 EUR for professional cleaning. Unbelievable!  We left the rooms cleaner than we found them when we moved in.