Knackered by Netball

 My initial plan for Saturday involved a lot of people arriving at the same time and as BigA  was feeling poorly I wasn't sure how it was all going to fit in. Happily 2 people cancelled and so I could enjoy the massage we'd booked. Such a treat. Someone came over to see the piano and I made prune muffins - tasted better than they sound. Later on I had a swim in the school pool as the sun has been shining and I am aiming to be very fit. BigA and A had plans that evening so I enjoyed pasta and a film with an early night thrown in. 


The next day my pampering continued with a pedicure. Another thing I will be missing about Malawi. Then frisbee and I had a lovely time, it was very hot but I was on a very supportive team 
and we played well. 

The next day was public holiday and I enjoyed another swim and a bit of sorting while BigA  played golf and A went to DT to finish off some work. Then our neighbour, who is in our old house had a small braai for us campus folk, beck by 7pm for a bit of TV before bed. 

The short work week was ok, very much feeling the strangeness of not being around the following year. News that one of our tenants wants to leave early troubled us a bit but seems ok. My lovely but quite disorganised year 13 drama group had their final performance. It was very good and I think, in the end they really did pull it out of the bag. That's one fewer classes that I can really teach any more. The year will be much simpler soon. 

A had her art exams for 2 days this week and although she found the preparation frustrating at times, I'm convinced she has done well. She was nervous before but once in the swing of it, she was fine. 

Would you believe we have yet another long weekend this weekend too, it's very nice doing a 4 day week - except for the things you have to squeeze into the next 4. 

Yesterday I took part in a staff v student netball match. It was too raise money for the year 13 graduation. Very nice atmosphere. There was a professional ref, and as I wasn't sure of the high level of rules she was expecting, well I heard the whistle a lot. Bit frustrating but I'm sure we were going to be beaten no matter what. 

BigA  has taken to using an app to see how he can use up random food we have. So far he's bought more new things then he's used up, but the food is delicious so I'm putting up with it.

The organising continues and we have had a few people saying they will buy the big stuff. I'm not really enjoying it. Feels rather mercenary but we really do need to have a good pot of money to come back with and to buy things that we didn't leave in the loft! 

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