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I decided I wanted a new look - something smoother. What do you think?
Please bear with me as I get everything sorted out - you may see sidebars altering, things appearing and disappearing… but it will all be organised soon - promise 
Jess
I didn’t get to sleep until 2am last night (or is that this morning). Why? Because I couldn’t turn my brain off! It was full of ideas, plans - exciting stuff. And, just like a kid on Christmas eve, I was too excited to sleep.
As I’ve probably mentioned before, I’m a teacher, and I’m passionate about reading and learning. As much as I love my job, my dream is to run my own business, work from home, and be able to spend the time to grow my garden, cook good food, build a harmonious home and spend time with those I love. So, I’ve embarked on a self-guided education about how to do this. It’s very exciting stuff! And I have a lot of ideas that I want to capture and implement - to the point of scribbling down ideas in the dark
On top of that I have… a full-time job; am going to start a Saturday science communicator job for six weeks next school term, (and the one after); I’m learning the cello; go to the gym almost every day; have a family and friends to talk to… in short, I have a very busy life, like I’m sure all of you do. Nick’s still in the UK at the moment, and I joked to him tonight that I’ve gotten used to life without him - I’ll have to find some time in my day to squeeze him in!! Now, of course I say that in jest, but there’s an element of truth in there, as well.
It’s so easy to get caught up being busy - even if it’s productive busy - and then burn out. I got sick last week, and I think the main reason was a lack of sleep - too many late nights on the computer! At least when Nick gets home he’ll be able to roll over and say “Oi! Enough of that now”
I like learning, growing, planning, doing… I’m a happier person at this point in my life than ever before because I’m doing things I’ve put off for years. But it’s important to take a step back once in a while and make sure I’m not neglecting the need for relaxation and peace that every mind and body needs.
I find deep breathing and breath-focussed meditation helps me to do this - when I remember to fit it into my day! How do you stay balanced?
I was in the Web Panel of my hosting service, Dreamhost, today, and realised that they are a carbon neutral organisation. Now, I know I have discussed my scepticism regarding carbon offsetting in the past, but putting that aside, I think it’s pretty cool that they put the effort in to do this. And, it means that my site is green as well!
They are fantastic - I plan on staying with them indefinitely, not the least because they make things so easy, for example, they offer one-click installation of WordPress, among other things, (and if you, like me, installed it the hard way the first time, you will appreciate how fantastic that is!!).
Also, I have decided to join their affiliate program, which means I will get a payment whenever someone signs up from my site/recommendation. I want to be totally upfront with you all about this - yes, I will earn some dollars if you sign up with them, and I really believe they are an awesome web host. As I said, I use them myself.
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In other news…
I am having an issue with my cherry tomatoes. Every time they ripen, they are splitting. It is getting rather annoying, but I don’t know, as yet, what is causing it. Has anyone else had this happen?
