I've really had so much fun blogging, and the best part of it was meeting nice people from all around the world. My first "follower", was the wonderful Jenny from "Let the Children Play". She followed me after I'd left her a comment, and she was welcoming, and supportive. Jenny loves the "bloggy world" of early childhood education and her enthusiasm is catching!
I know I'm not alone in feeling appreciation for her AND "Let the children play".
I will certainly continue to read blogs, and use them mostly as my tool for personal reflection and growth in my work. I'm sure I will comment now and then, as well! :)
Thank you friends for your wonderful support, and for reading along with me here!
Cheers!
In the following post I've written abit more about what I hope to do with my "precious" time. :)
Bessie and her dog Spot |
Presently I will not be writing posts here or at my early childhood blog, I've decided that one year was enough for me.
I'm not very computer literate, and do find some of the ins and outs of writing blog posts abit difficult and time consuming.I work 8 to 4 and sometimes found myself struggling away up until 1 at night - well I know you get the picture.
This past 2 weeks I spent less time on the computer and felt noticeably fresher and energetic for my day.
As well, although I'd hoped to use this medium to write creatively, I'm not.
I AM writing when I post, however and this is definitely a good exercise.
I think I just need to do much of nothing for some time - working, walking, reading, certainly but also just nothing, daydreaming and wool gathering. I may choose not to write, or I might start writing at any time.
I have some projects in mind...
I might like to continue making illustrations to accompany stories by my friend Bessie. Bessie was a short story writer, and the Registrar for the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) most of her life. I met her when she was 90, back in 1991, and she shared with me wonderfully animated tales of the life on the farm where she grew up.
We taped these, I transcribed them, and have done some drawings, and fabric art to illustrate them.I think her stories are wonderful, and would make an interesting childrens' book. I know my drawings aren't the best, but I just enjoy the process.
Bessie told a charming story of her dog Spot, and how he thought he could get into the house if he brought in wood, just as she and her brother did. |
I'm interested in the possibilities of this project. |
As well, I'm enjoying several crochet projects, I have 2 baby blankets in the works, and I'd like to try some soft crochet animals and a sweet girl's sweater for my youngest niece.
I tried the Lumosity program recently and loved it, and hope to enroll in this and use it on a regular basis.
The days are getting longer and the weather is so mild that I've been able to start walking home from work, and within a month I might begin walking to work - I'm really looking forward to this. The walking path I take is so beautiful, and the exercise is so beneficial to me.
I am loving reading on the Kindle, I'm just finishing "True Colours" by Kristen Hannah, which is the second book I've now read of hers. I first read "Magic Hour", after reading Teri's review of it at Goodreads. Kristen tells a very good story, and "True Colours" has lots of twists and surprises.
I now have 122 books on my Wish List, so I know I won't run out of reading material. The next book I plan to download is "Irma Voth", by Mirian Toews, who is a writer from Manitoba, Canada. She is an excellent writer, who won the Governor General's Award in Canada for her work (one of two major literary awards in Canada).
There is such a wide variety of books to select through the Kindle store, and I've downloaded some crochet books, as well as books on teaching. I'm presently rereading "Between Parent and Child" by Dr. Haim Ginott, and love it.
I've found books I'd forgotten about until I set my mind to remembering favourite books from the past, and have added "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", and "Black Like Me" onto my wish list.
And I will continue to read over at various blogs at least once per week, and I'm sure I will find lots to say in my comments to you. LOL
Sharing the antics of my two feline friends has been one of the more enjoyable parts about writing posts...we do all love our pets, and animals really give us so much in return. I plan to spend more time just chilling out, reading in the company of my two wise cats.
I do plan to read a book called "A Good Man" by Guy Vanderhaeghe. This is the last of a trilogy of books he's written about settling the west in the 19th century, and it's filled with interesting, eccentric, heroic people, and he describes all the political, social, and human dilemmas in how the west came to be settled. A friend let me know that an individual, Pierre Leveille is a character in the book. Pierre Leveille was a a Metis scout who was well known and respected as a skillful mediator between the Cree and the French/Metis settlers. He was also know for his size - apparently over 6 feet, and about 350 lbs. I'm looking forward to reading about this great great great uncle.
The absolutely best part of blogging has been meeting wonderful friends - I will not forget you, and as I said, will be visiting you frequently. :)
One wise blogging friend suggested that I post what I like, and not worry about pleasing everyone - and really this is such good advice for blogging and living.
I am going to leave you with a song video, by Willie Nelson. Not liked by many that read here, I think - but I've come to enjoy his music in the last while. However I believe the song is so pretty, and the video accompanying it is very nice.I hope you might enjoy it.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs!
Oops, Herbert told me I forgot the Headbonks times two!!! :)
Love and Hugs!!!
8 comments:
Hi Brenda & goodbye! I hope you will keep in touch via email, as I have enjoyed our chats over the past year. Good luck with all that you do in the future. Kierna
Kierna,
Thanks!
I will be definitely keeping in touch, and as well visiting at Learning for Life.
I truly think that what I enjoyed most about blogging was reading other blogs, for ideas, and inspiration, so I'll be continuing this part of blogging.
Good luck to you and your wonderful school as well!
Brenda
Tess,
I received your comment in my inbox but somehow it didn't come up here.
Thanks for dropping in!
I will certainly be reading over at TessaRose's Playscapes, now and then!
Cheers!
Brenda
Dear friends,
Please free to drop me a line now and then,
My email address is :
Brendajoancavanagh@gmail.com
I'll certainly miss you and your posts Brenda, but understand completely. I had a 6 week break from the computer over the holidays and found I didn't miss it at all! Thank you for the lovely mention of Let the Children Play :) I hope you'll still pop by to comment and stay in touch.
Jenny,
Thanks, and I will certainly continue to drop in for inspiration and sheer enjoyment!
Cheers!
brenda
Brenda- I actually saw this post much earlier than this...and then life happened...and I forgot to leave a comment! I completely understand your need for a break! (I've had to give myself several mini...or longer ones!) I hope you come back and post again even if only once in a great while! You always leave wonderful comments on my blog as well! Feel free to e-mail- bergman4@msn.com anytime! I'd love to hear how you are doing!
Thank you Olympic station park.
It was nice to have you visit.
brenda
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