I recently found out about the Transition Town movement (http://transitiontowns.org). I was already a climate change activist, but knew nothing about the Peak Oil issue.

I have now done some additional reading, and I'm outraged at modern society - WHEN WILL WE LEARN.

I'm ready to change before it's too late - are you?

Tags: climatechange, modernsociety, peakoil, transitiontowns

After a break of 15 years, I'm about to return to full-time study at university.  Fifteen years ago I could not finish a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) degree. On September 29, I am commencing a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Early Years (3-7) Primary.

I've been doing lots of pre-reading to get prepared, now I just want the course to begin. I also wish I knew some of the students I would be studying with, oh well I guess that's uni.

Tags: teaching, university

This is my last day as a systems administrator...

As of Monday, I'm returning to primary teaching.  I wonder how much it has changed in 14 years ... I wonder how much I have changed.

The timing is not planned - school holidays in 1 week.  Oh well ... more time to study the UK national curriculum and prepare some lessons and resources.

I'm hoping to be a 21st century teacher, using as much modern technology as possible.  I want to involve my students in blogging, podcasting (sound & video), collaborative projects with international schools.  Lets hope the school up for it.  I guess I'll see.

Tags: teaching, work

It seems like I'm starting a new life.

Two days ago I gave notice on my day job - I have a problem with work when I don't value what I do.

If I don't see a useful purpose of real value, I can't get motivated. When others want my collaboration to accomplish something they value, I develop a crisis - major stress - health affecting stress.

I'm now looking for a new job - will probably temp for a while, then I can pick and choose.

Sounds selfish - but I can contribute to what's of value.

Tags: stress, values, work