Lazy Sunday

Studying in the garden.

Lola reading

Today is Easter Sunday and it's been a wonderfully lazy day.

I knew it would be a good day as soon as I woke up and saw the sun streaming through the bedroom window.

In spite of the fact that I had lots of studying to do for my MA (still do), I was determined to make the most of the beautiful weather. The solution? I did my studying in the garden.

I don't have a laptop so I had to resort to that old-fashioned technique of writing but it worked pretty well. And, as I sipped my chilled white wine, the ideas began to flow.

Calum and Lola sat outside with me and chatted happily as I worked while Joe did some gardening. Lola also did some reading as, like me, she's a complete bookworm. It was great spending time with them.

Doing an MA on top of a full time job is one of the most demanding things I've ever done but it's endlessly fascinating and enjoyable and I know in the end it will be worthwhile. I've already learned so much and made some wonderful new friends.

Studying at home usually means being cooped up in the study away from Joe and the children.

But in the garden today I felt I had the best of both worlds. I could still do my work and enjoy Joe and the children's company.

It's definitely the way to go (and one day I may even be able to afford a laptop!).