Perfect starting point …… my work is BRILLIANT!!! I love the
change in my career. I am busy working in and with many schools, presenting at
conferences, mentoring leaders in schools to establish their Teaching and
Learning and Technology platform…..I have travelled interstate a number of times
meeting colleagues and networking with schools in the states across the country.
My most pleasing achievement is publishing three iBooks for
that have been published in the Apple iBooks Store. These are all centered
around Teaching and Learning.
Travel and being busy does have an impact, and that is
coming home late from work and missing time with the Lisa and the girls,
however the support from Lisa is always amazing, which I am very grateful for.
She is likewise busy….. being a mum and working at her Osteo
Clinic. She also had a fun and enjoyable Mother's Day. The school Mother's Day stall is always a hit.
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| Mother's Day Morning |
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| Great morning. |
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| School Mother's Day Breakfast |
Likewise, I had a great day with my family and mum for Mother's Day. She came over and spent time with my siblings and the girls.
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| My brothers and sister with Mum for Mother's Day |
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| Mum and the older girls |
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| Dad and Kalita |
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| Zahlia and her cousin |
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| My sister Olivia and Rhys my younger brother and soon to be dad |
I will say my stress levels are less….whether that’s my
mindset or just the fresh, new environment I am working in.
I do miss the interaction with students since stepping out
of the classroom. I do get my student interaction when I visit schools and work
with teachers in the classroom…..but I do miss working with Bruce my mate from
Carey. We catch up regularly and chat about life and teaching. Always wonderful
to see him and share ideas with him.
Starting a new job also meant missing this year’s Tour De
Cure ride……watching from the sidelines was hard. They once again rode massive kilometres
1500km in total from Brisbane to Sydney in the 10th Year of the Tour
De Cure’s existence…..they have raised a staggering $4.8Million for Cancer
research, AMAZING EFFORT!.....I will be there in 2017.
I am still riding a lot and keeping fit and maintaining my
average K’s per month at 240km…. I am feeling fit and healthy…..I have lost my
riding buddy Matty. He has also taken on a new career path and this has taken
priority over riding with me. I admire his determination to shift careers and run
his own business at the same time.
Mark, Dave and Rob dads from the girls school, have filled
the void of Matty, along with Grillsy, they have been riding many early mornings with me. Always a pleasure to
ride with them.
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| Spin with Geoff. |
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| Grillsy after an early ride...yes he was stuffed |
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| Bike Selfie |
It was also wonderful to celebrate one of our good mates 40th and to have time out with Lisa was so much fun. Brilliant night with mates.
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| Lisa and I a very rare night out. |
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The boys.
The boys.
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Lisa and the girls are always my heart beat everyday and
they are busy doing so much and achieving milestones each week. All of them are
involved in Gymnastics, Dance and Swimming. Lisa races them from place to place
and Saturday’s is the day I get to seem them in action.
Zahlia is now swimming at the same swim centre as the older two and skipping
levels with ease……she is growing up too quickly, turning 5 this month.
Kalita, achieved swimmer of the week recently and went up
another level also. She is one determined little girl, her schooling progress is
unbelievable I have seen some astounding curriculum achievements. She is very excited
about turning 7 in July.
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| Kalita swimmer of the week. |
Ariella had her 9th birthday last month and to
say she is growing up is an understatement…. She is one mature and passionate
girl….loves life and fanatical about all things…. Even the Hawthorn Footy Club!!!
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| A very young Mum and Dad with Ariella at an early age also. |
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| Birthday morning for Ariella |
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| Hawks match |
Lisa and I purchased a new MASSIVE trampoline for the girls
as a combined birthday present for them. It took a whole day to put together
and two weekends altering the garden to make the trampoline fit…. Lisa did most of the work…….needless to say the girls love it.
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| Trampoline frame...massive project. |
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| Finished product. |
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| Garden Complete. |
As you read this blog entry, you are probably thinking I am a
biased father writing about the girls in such a glowing way ….. you are right…. however
to see the achievements of my girls’ is what I live for and makes me PROUD…. I
am here to see all of this.
My health is really good. I feel great and have bloods next
week with scans four weeks later.
I still have the one tumour hanging around near my lung and
chest wall……but seriously its not worrying me.
It is nothing compared to two friends of mine who are not
that well at the moment…..they fight and they push through…at times I feel
guilty as I am doing really well and they are unwell….CANCER IS A BITCH!!!! I
am thinking of them both all the time. You both have amazing strength,
determination, will power and go through all of this with a smile on your face.
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| Shelli this is for you |
My other friend who also has cancer is doing very well….all I
say to you is listen to the people in your corner…..we are all with you.
Life is what you make of it. Nothing is easy…..when you get
knocked down….it hurts, but the way you bounce back lessens the pain.
REMEMBER TO HUG YOUR LOVED ONE'S XXX
