Happy Anniversary to us

Let me set the scene - torrential rain, floods beginning in areas around us, our wedding anniversary and I have plans to make a lovely meal for us all. So it has been raining solidly for nearly 2 days, over 30cms of rain and idiots who don't know how to drive - no lights, driving faster than ever - so I leave work early - the plan is to take it easy and beat the rush.

Not even half way home suddenly smash - a rock or something shatters the drivers window - I can no longer see out or use the mirror - also into the mix that in the last month I have been rear ended and am suffering from whiplash, my tyre has blown on the way to work a week ago, so all that was involved getting that sorted and now I have a son to pick up, torrents of rain and wind and not really knowing where I am...perfect.

Initially I pulled over onto the hard shoulder - had a mini cry - I am starting to get paranoid that someone, somewhere is trying to tell me something. A traffic guy pulled up behind me and advised me to get off the highway so he pulled out and let me back into the traffic and followed me until I got off at the next slip road - ended up right beside where I had to get my tyres changed on an industrial estate.

The accident happened at 4.20pm - $28 I spent on the phone last night between insurance and trying to get someone out to fix my window - I can't drive it but they can't fix it in the rain - Jim rushed to go collect Jack, after school care were brilliant, and they got home by taxi - I ended up having to get a tow home. Got in around 7pm in desperate need of the loo, a hug and food in that order.

I am now stuck at home with a work event happening next week that I am meant to be getting ready, waiting for a call to see if they can fix my windows today. Is it Karma, is it bad luck, is it my wishes coming true I did say I could do with a day off...I just wouldn't have picked this day.

Luckily the rain has stopped for the moment as Jim and Jack have had to walk to school, then the train for work - buses only go every hour - bless them. Jack was so concerned for me last night. And Jim was great about everything.

So what do I do - I might be home all day or just for this morning. I have asked for some stuff to be emailed through to me I can at least get the seating plan and name badges ready to print, I have put a wash on, I have swept the floor....I have to wait so I might as well do what the physio keeps telling me - take it easy, have a rest, maybe thats indeed what I should do.

So happy 9th anniversary to us - come wind or rain or smashed windows our love is as strong as ever. Love and hugs to all out there.

Winter coming in Brisbane - down to 22 degrees

My office is cold - air con- I need heat for my back - whiplash - so I have a brought in a hot water bottle while I work..lovely ummm!!!

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&feature=channel

We have been discussing some of these issues recently. And it is presented with a sense of humour. What do you think? No matter where you are there is always something about education especially with regards to your kids that drives you mad. And dealing with it within the system without upsetting the teachers apple cart.

Fascinating research

http://anthillonline.com/through-the-gloom-progress-200-years-that-changed-the-world/