Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Bookbag

I know I blog about books a lot. But when I'm trawling through my Google Reader, what do I like seeing? Smart ladies discussing novels. Oh yeah.


Normally I try to be faithful to my books, and only have one (perhaps two) on the go at any one time. Lately, I've somehow found myself juggling a few too many, so August's goal is to finish them all in their entireties so I can start afresh. I have tons of books sitting in my bookbag, waiting to be devoured.


Just finished this weighty tome after a few months of dipping in and out. While an inspiring read, I felt Kee's story lost momentum in the second half. Perhaps because she was no longer in Swinging London, but instead settling into a quiet(er) life of domesticity in the Blue Mountains.



I started rereading this roman a few months ago to exercise my language skills. Despite it being a slim text, I just haven't found myself drawn to reading it lately. This is the month that I'll finish it and put it back on the shelf with its other French pals.



In an effort to avoid the Winter Wardrobe Blues, I've borrowed a number of 'style' books from the library. This one's nicely divided into succinct chapters, anecdotal in tone and has delightful illustrations of outfits. Very nice.



I read the Curious Case of Benjamin Button short story quite some time ago (we're talking years) but never finished off the other short stories in the edition. I keep on borrowing it from the library in the hopes of completion but up till now I can't seem to digest Fitzgerald's writing. Maybe it's not meant to be. I loathe giving up on books, though.

Daily Outfit: In the Lab




This lace jacket kind of reminds me of a lab coat. Fitting, for a science teacher!




Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Rainbow Shoes

Daily Outfit: Minimal effort

Being sick is no fun!





I sometimes get comments on my clothes from students. Today's? "I like your outfit. Sometimes your clothes are a bit crazy but you look nice today." Thanks petal!

Monday, August 8, 2011

Daily Outfit: Sooky Sicky

I was a bit under the weather last week, but rather than take a day off (which involves quite a bit of work, setting reliefs etc.) I soldiered on through the clouds.




Thankfully I felt better after a few short days and some after-school naps!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Film List

I'm not much of a cinephile but I've seen so many movies this week (last week too)! I guess it's nice to do when it's wet and woolly outside.

Here we go:

Bad Teacher
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Love me if you Dare (Jeux d'Enfants)
Revolutionary Road

I've been reading a lot lately too and indulging in other cultural pursuits: Ruby Chew's art show and SALA Moving Images.

When am I finding time to work?!



Any movie recommendations for me? I seem to be on a bit of a roll here!

Daily Outfit: First Day Back

Back to school for what is sure to be a busy term! I can't believe it's August already... we're ticking along and before you know it my sister will be married and it'll be Christmas holidays once again. I'm trying to plan long-term so that we stay on track with school work and get through all we need. I'm teaching chemistry at the moment - makes a change!


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Colours

Green tea, magenta lipstick, pearl necklace, blue sky, red wine.

Daily Outfit: Return to Grey

From this to this. Caped crusader for a mission of a day... otherwise known as afternoon tea with haloumi salad. Yum! A walk in the winter sun with friends does a world of good.


Monday, August 1, 2011

Daily Outfit: Winter sun

Summer holidays in winter being my thing, I packed my bathers for a four-night adventure on the Gold Coast last week. Purpose? Introduce the manfriend to the wonderful world of rollercoasters.





I braved bare legs for most of the day but put the leopard tights on as the sun started going down. Do I dare share my bikini outfit?