If we were meeting for coffee, I would greet you with a relaxed smile on my face. As you know, last week was March break – a week during which the schools are closed. For one week I could sleep in, do things slowly, and spend time relaxing. The weather was not pleasant (it was grey, cold, and snowy). However, it was perfect for what I wanted to do – which was read. And read I did.
The mornings during the past week were perfect. I slept in (which, for me, is around 7:30am to 8am) and then curled up on the sofa with my current read and a bowl of fruit. Our home was quiet as my teenage daughters slept in until even later (as you would expect of teens, they got up at noon). I enjoyed this quiet time and savoured the stories I was engrossed in. I am a true bookworm and I relish the times I have when I can read to my heart’s content (something which I am not often able to do). During the week I managed to complete a book and read three other stories – one of which I struggled to put down.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that reading is not the only thing I did during March break. I went to the Zumba classes that I cannot attend when I am working. What fun they were! It is such a pity I cannot attend them more often. I also completed some of the games I had created the week before. I spend time laminating them and then cutting them out. It is a lot of work and takes quite a bit of time – but the games can be used for years afterwards.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that today the sun is shining. This afternoon my family and I are going out for a while and we will have an early supper at one of the restaurants my husband enjoys in Chinatown. At least the sun is shining but I do wish that the temperatures were a little higher. I feel that we are counting the days until spring has arrived. I am a little tired of wearing winter boots, a winter coat, and a hat with scarf.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I wish we had another week’s break. I am grateful, though, that we did have this week. At school we will now be entering the last stretch until the end of the school year.
What would you tell me if we were having coffee?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2018
(This post is linked to Eclectic Alli and the Weekend Coffee Share)
I’m glad that the break came at a good time for you…the time change wrecked my week! LOL Glad you could enjoy your Zumba classes…and sleeping in.
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Luckily I had a week to get used to losing an hour 🙂
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i really like your post its really amazing
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Thank you very much!
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ikr, plus having a week off is really amazing and really cool
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We really needed it as the teachers are exhausted by this time of the year.
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ikr things can be very stressful for alot of people whenever they do alot of work
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Sounds like you had a great week, Colline. I thought the school year ended in August in Canada. Surely you don’t go all the way through without a holiday.
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The school year here ends in June and then we have a break for 2 months (July and August). The school year begins again in September after Labour Day.
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Coffee is my only vice left … caffeine runs through my veins. Of course, I’m a writer!
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I can imagine you typing away with a mug of coffee at hand 🙂
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That’s me!
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I can’t help but think that your break is oddly placed in comparison with ours, which is for 2 weeks spanning the Easter holidays, Colline. Presumably you have a short holiday then too? (there was also a half-term week at the end of February). Glad you enjoyed it. We have raging blizzards here today but so far the snow has not settled. (fingers crossed 🙂 )
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I cannot understand why they do not have the break over Easter and then make it 2 weeks (as is done in South Africa). Over Easter we get the long weekend – Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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It sounds s perfect!! I’ve been doing a lot of reading swell this week. I’m reading three books right now, a novel; Shavetail, by Thomas Cobb. It’s very good. I’m also reading a more hands-on-lifestyle-book; The Lost Ways: Ultimate Survival Food by Claude Davis. It is very interesting. I’ve only just started that one. I enjoy hiking in wilderness areas very much, and I do see myself living off-grid at some point in the future. I like learning as much as possible about a non-dependent, more self sufficient lifestyle. My daughter and I are currently reading; Pollyanna, by Eleanor H. Porter. It is also very enjoyable, in a different way.
Enjoy your weekend !
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Your books sound interesting. Living in the city, I know I would not be able to survive without supermarkets especially as we have no piece of land to grow food.
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Thank you! My goal is to one day grow the majority of our food myself. I’ve put a lot of effort towards learning that the past 4-5 years. It does make it easier living in the middle of a farming community.
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It sounds like you live in the perfect area.
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Wishing you all the best in the last stretch of the school year, Colline!
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Thank you so much Christy. I know it will be busy!
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wonderful – new and positive energy…welcome back for a great week!!
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Thank you Mihrank. I wish you a positive week as well.
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So glad you get to enjoy the sunny day! 💖
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It was a long time in coming 🙂
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It sounds as though you had a lovely school break. I’ve always wanted to have a go at Zumba. It looks like fun. Hope your weather warms soon. How was your meal? Have a good week and hope you find time to do a bit of reading.
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When I am back at work, I do not have much time to do reading – heartbreaking, I know 🙂
Zumba is great fun – especially of you enjoy moving to Latin rhythms. What I like is that the instructor gives you options and that it is okay to do what your body allows you to.
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Sounds good. I love Latin dancing so I’m sure I’d enjoy it and to have someone that gives you options is great. I know I can’t do what I used to be able to do. Have a good week.
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Sounds like a lovely break week, especially the Zumba classes and sunshine. Maybe a few more sleep ins for you 😊
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Unfortunately we had no sunshine 😦 Today looks promising though – so hopefully the forthcoming week will be better.
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What decadence to be able to read read read and do a little zumba. I have three more weeks until my spring break. I am lining up my escape plans. Thanks for the coffee.
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It is the perfect way to relax for me. I hope you are able to do your perfect during your break.
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Our spring break is not until next week here in Portland. I am looking forward to it. And I’m also looking forward to the end of non stop rain and dreary skies!
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I often wish our break is later when the weather is less wintery.
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Your mornings sound a lot like mine have been for the past few months! Blissful..
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Unfortunately it was for only a week and now I am back to the workday routine 😦
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