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Well... it is Sunday. And the first week of school. It has been a busy weekend, with a beautiful Saturday when Oisin and I headed out along the Eastern seaboard of N Ireland. We passed Cormorant Rock on our way to the Glens and stopped at Carnlough for late lunch.

After we returned, Oisin went for a party and Ghin stayed with me and we watched two films - Triangle of Sadness and 3,000 Years of Longing. But were good but I fell asleep. This we the weekend I binge watched And Just Like That. I can't tell what was fascinating about it. Were these people certifiable? Oisin said no wonder people are dysfunctional - they watching TV shows like Sex and the City. 

This morning we had breakfast at Munch and then we came back, I finished And Just Like That and then sorted out the classroom.

I'll plan my lesson tomorrow and then head to the pool. Organisation of the personal and the week will happen this evening after the pool. 

Oh yes, the big news is I did the garden. I mowed paths into it. I saw the amount of wildlife in it too. It was quite impressive. So this is what I have decided for the front. A little species rich grassland to be mowed once a year and planted out with tulips, daffodils and other lovely border plants. Then the grass arrives and I maintain a path through the season. It's perfect. The back will be a sitting private area. The aesthetic will be boho chic. Lots of floppy roses and cottagecore. Can't wait for the year to come.

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