Be careful what you wish for..

Well, I've done a lot of complaining on here about all the work I've had to do for school and uni. I couldn't wait for half term so I could have a little time to myself...well guess what...I'm bored!!Completely and utterly bored.
I was only in uni for twenty minutes today, and have had no work to do at home, so I've just kind of idled around. Moral of the story...be careful what you wish for...I reckon that hard work is much better than this everlasting boredom.

On the other hand, whilst I was sat waiting for my meeting in uni today, I happened upon a copy of today's Times. On the front page was a very interesting article, which you can see here.
Although I would welcome such a move from both Churches, it seems to me that the reason for doing so as suggested in this article is all wrong. Although, I suppose it is much the same kind of argument (well, different issues, but an argument over orthopraxis none the less) that separated the two hundreds of years ago.
I feel that perhaps there is too much distance between the Anglican and Catholic Churches these days to ever join the two again. Both sides would have to make incredible compromises, and if you know the Catholic Church, you will know that compromise is not a popular word! Having said that, I do believe that in general, religion can be a force for good...yes, I know that there are many troubles in the world caused by religion, but generally, you're average Christian does not want to cause anyone harm. Therefore, if the two largest Christian denominations will at least begin to talk with each other and discuss ideas, it can only be a good thing. It's certainly interesting times we are living in anyway...

Karen

Phew!

Well, I've not posted anything on here for a while. Mainly because I haven't had time and secondly, because I actually don't want too much personal info going on here. I guess you think that defeats the object of a blog, but I have to be careful with the profession I'm going in to!

Anyway, where am I up to in life? Christmas was good, I really enjoyed the time off and of course, the alcohol. Got some lovely presents (I like the necklace!!) and it was just nice to spend time with family and friends. New Year was good too....had fun with some very big unsafe party poppers :) I didn't get to see Si play the piano though....next year, I'll make sure of it!

The main reason I have time to write on here now is that I finished my first school placement on Friday, and it's now half term! Squeeeeeeeeeee! I still have work to do, but I can do it in the daytime now and not of a night when I'd rather be watching tele or at Si's with a bottle of wine. I've really enjoyed my time at this school, I can't deny that it's been hard, but for the most part, I've had fun. There's been some lovely kids...one of them told me she loved on Friday when I was saying good bye to the class...awwww! There have also been some not so nice kids, but, lets forget about them and look forward to a good experience at my new placement which will last till June.
The new school is also Catholic and has a sixth form, so I'm nervous about teaching A level, but looking forward to the challenge. I'll have to dig out my old theology file and get reading up...and buy loads of books because I doubt my file is any fit state these days.

Wednesday sees the annual love fest everyone knows as Valentines Day. I have Si's present sorted and it is the most unromantic thing in the world, hehehe, but I know he'll love it!
Then in April, his friend Tom is over here again, should be fun...although I'll be back in school and will have to remain stone cold sober most of the time he's here.

Bit of mixed post there, I'll try and keep this things updated slightly more...
Karen x