And we’re done…

The last assignment has been submitted and so, just like that, year one is done.  

It’s been a tough year, learning how to balance the dramas of family life with my precarious health, full-time college, keeping the house up and running and the family fed, but it’s been great too. I’ve had so much craic and learned so much that I don’t even really care what results I get in my assignments. * 

I’ll be using the summer months to regroup, replenish and prepare for next year’s adventure. We’ve a new tent to try out, we’re heading to Donegal for its debut outing. A few days minus the kids in Utrecht to see the amazing Donny Bénet and, of course, the annual pilgrimage to the Belgian Beer Festival in September. 

I also have notions. I want to make over my kitchen and bathroom and I’ve a few projects to do in the garden. What better way to keep up my photography practice and blogging skills than boring people with my domestic do-overs. 

It all goes by so fast, before we know it, it will be back to school for everyone. But there’s so much to look forward to – some fine weather would be the icing on the cake. 

*I absolutely do care. I worked my ass off this year, if I don’t get top marks all round, words will be had…..  

(Meet Donny – you’re welcome 😊)

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