“Coping yes, coping is the right word for this. I’m isolating and (yay) I’m down to two panic attacks per day, so I feel like I’m doing really well.” I hit the send button and stepped away from my laptop. I then paused and took the time to consider just what I had replied toContinue reading “Shifting the New Global Vernacular”
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Dental Work in the Time of Corona
Two Thursday’s ago I headed into the dentists for what was supposed to be my final appointment after a phenomenal run of dental work over the past 6 months: 4 extractions (two of which were the stuff of nightmares) 2 root canals 3 porcelain inlays 7 fillings. I’d awoken that morning to more WhatsApp notificationsContinue reading “Dental Work in the Time of Corona”
Grounded
Wednesday, March 18, 2020, was by far one of the most chaotic corona days to date. Man, oh, man. I think what happened between 6 am and 12 noon is best summarised in run-on, nonsensical sentences to reflect my state of mind: Australia PM advises all travelers and ex-pats living aboard to return home effectiveContinue reading “Grounded”
Day 12: Simply Being
We have just finalised our sixth week of Distance Learning due to CorVid-19. On Friday we had a PD day to consolidate, share ideas and ensure we are prepared to consistently move forward with uncertain timeframes for reopening. I am fortunate to be in a truly remarkable grade level team led by an exceptional educatorContinue reading “Day 12: Simply Being”
Day 11: CorVid-19 Medicine – Beautiful Books
One of my CorVid-19 coping strategies is to immerse myself in beautiful literature, take time to appreciate art that touches the soul, and enjoy funny Netflix series (thank you A Very Secret Service for all the belly laughs). Last night I picked up a children’s book I had purchased for my Grade 10 Language andContinue reading “Day 11: CorVid-19 Medicine – Beautiful Books”
Day 10: The Drowsy Sniffer Dog
The weather is strangely transitioning from winter to spring in Hanoi. This past weekend was delightfully warm and humid. As I walked down To Ngoc Van on Sunday afternoon the heat and humidity reminded me of one of my most unique and favorite Darwin memories. This memory – that just captures the quirkiness of theContinue reading “Day 10: The Drowsy Sniffer Dog”
Day 9: The Extraction
WARNING: Do not read this if you need to have a wisdom tooth extracted. Last Friday afternoon I went to the dentist for a scheduled root canal. A visit to the dentists evokes a range of strong emotions, most of which involve an element of panic. My dentist, the simply wonderful Dr Arne, noticed thatContinue reading “Day 9: The Extraction”
Day 8: Agency as Learners and Human Beings
This morning I sat with coffee in hand, curled up in my reading chair and looking out over the terracotta rooftops of old Tay Ho. In order to frame the week ahead, another week of distance learning, with a positive state of mind I reflected on the silver linings of the past five weeks. TheContinue reading “Day 8: Agency as Learners and Human Beings”
Tay Ho
Thoughts that float through my mind each time I see an elderly person slowing cycling through the chaos of Tay Ho traffic, seemingly oblivious to the noise and movement around them. Shiny, metal engines roar Rusty, metal wheels creak Racing through the boisterous metal river Slowly, rhythmically weaving along dusty paths Bright green, red andContinue reading “Tay Ho”
Thoughts from Hanoi
Hi, Laura England here writing from eclectic and magical Hanoi. Expect to posts from the perspective of a quiet introvert simply observing life around her.
Thoughts From Hanoi 