Today’s #patiopic. A cloudy day. Trying something new on the sourdough loaf 🍞 got from the Winterfest Market. Delicious.

Today’s #patiopic. Ah yes… it’s Saturday. BE A PERSON DAY (guilt free). It snowed. Worthy of an Ichiban brunch. Yummy!! 🥰

Today’s #patiopic. Lots of work in front of the computer. Still a tonne of things to do but it’s one step at a time. Progress is always good. And, it’s FriYAY!! All is good.

Today’s #patiopic. A morning class. My lass class of the term. I’m preparing myself for the marking season. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy my dumplings and espresso.

Today’s #patiopic. A full day. ☺️ Lots of reward. I feel very lucky to do what I do.

Today’s #patiopic.. A huge transition from yesterday. Last week of school. Yesterday was the Celebration of Learning for the outgoing TCs, launching our new study with TCs, MEd meeting with faculty, and dinner out. Today started with 2 online meetings, emails etc, to night class.

Today’s #patiopic. HELLO December 1st. I’ve been in my new home for a year. Happy Anniversary. One more week of classes. And, one of my research projects officially launches today!!! My kid put up the tree yesterday. I’m starting the day strong with dumplings. It’s a good day. ☺️

Today’s #patiopic. Where does the time go? A big Costco shop and kitty cat snuggles. I’m trying to get into emails with a cat on my lap. Admittedly, it’s a challenge. 😂🐈‍⬛

Today’s #patiopic. Guess what day it is?

Today’s #patiopic. We are planning something too!! Yay. #CoWriting #Research ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic. We are planning for next week. This is fun. #DSAC #EDUC394

Today’s #patiopic. 6 meetings yesterday and a night class. I could not find the time to post. lol. Today has 5 meetings and a night class. It’s already tomorrow. 120am.

Today’s #patiopic. It’s below freezing and it snowed a little bit. A good way to start the work week. Brrr. 🥶 It’s November.

Today’s #patiopic and out for breakfast. 🔥

Today’s #patiopic. Feeling good to be well rested. Sleep. I love Saturdays. ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic. Wow. The sun was out today. I just loved it. Happy Friday!!

Today’s #patiopic. Up early to catch the first floor get from YXS to YVR to attend the ABCDE Symposium at UBC. #UNBCED

Today’s #patiopic. Cold but sunny. 😎 Getting back into the teaching rhythm.

Today’s #patiopic. Days with night classes can be extraordinary long, but I really look forward to this moment every night. ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic. It’s a rainy day. A great day for turkey congee. I made it last night. ☺️

Today’s #patiopic. Saturday. Snow. ❄️

Today’s #patiopic. No morning class today. It’s reading break (or mid-semester break). Lots of reading though. Really grateful to have this time to work on things like research, ethics, and conference proposals. Yay!! #CatchingUp ☺️

Today’s #patiopic. It’s Wednesday… during reading break. I’m immersed in meetings… READING… and editing too. ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic. Seriously… AMAZING!!

Today’s #patiopic. It snowed a bit yesterday… and now it’s gone. I am so happy that it’s reading week. Lots to catch up on. I am so fascinated by stress and how it lingers. Take care of yourself. Find joy. ☺️

Today’s #patiopic. I’m channeling my mom today. #MissingHer #KFC #ButterCookies

Today’s #patiopic. Simon is hilarious. 🐈‍⬛

The new website is up!! Great news!! caare-acrae.ca

Yesterday’s #patiopic. I was so grateful to see @vwoelders in Prince George. She presented about ARC-BC to #EDUC394. I am reminded by the teacher network created when #bcedchat and EDU-Twitter was “a thing” to meet and collaborate with BC Educators. I met a lot of great people.

Today’s #patiopic. Just got home last night. It’s good to be back home. I unpacked, showered, tidied the kitchen, had a late meal, and did a bit of work that has been looming over my head for a couple of weeks. I loved seeing family and now eating a Chinese pastry. #LifeIsGood ❤️

Today’s #patiopic. Look at the fall colours. Beautiful. Heading back home soon. 💯

Today’s #patiopic. This morning’s pic is much better than yesterday. More bright. More hopeful. Another full day ahead. Sigh. My work looms such that I dream about it. Let’s see how today unfolds. 😉

Today’s #patiopic. I’m staying over at my twin bro’s place. It’s raining and will be raining all weekend. I love the sound and smell of the West Coast. I’m really enjoying it. ❤️

Today’s #patiopic. Simon says, “Happy Halloween!!” 🎃👻🐈‍⬛

Today’s #patiopic. Good morning. Oh my goodness, it’s been a full week and the day is just getting started. I can only do one thing at a time. I’m practicing self-compassion and kindness. I can do this. ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic. I think I’m starting a collection. Night class on campus. ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic is a video. A photo does not quite capture it, but it’s snowing.

Today’s #patiopic. Cold and sunny. Just beautiful. I’m happy to be back home. Lots of things to do this week. Hello Monday!! 💯

Today’s #patiopic. Returning home. ☺️

Today’s #patiopic. A view of Gage Towers at UBC from my room window. Enjoy!!

Today’s #patiopic. What a beautiful campsite at UBC for the CATE Fall Working Conference 2025. A great opportunity to learn, connect, and be with good people. Happy ProD. ☺️

Today’s #patiopic. Up early. It’s like catching the first ferry but I’m catching a plane (one of them) to Vancouver. Oof. Too early for me. lol. But I’m here, on-time, and ready to board. And yes, I chose the runners over the Crocs or Uggs. 😳 I’m anticipating a lot of walking.

Today’s & yesterday’s #patiopic. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are BIG days for me with night classes, etc. followed by a Thursday morning class at 830am. All is good. I’m hanging out with my kid right now before flying out tomorrow morning. Going to the CATE working conference at UBC.

Today’s #patiopic. Wow. It’s after 5pm. The work day is over. I’ve been working all day and not sure what I’ve accomplished with so much more to go. Hello Monday. I hope tonight is better. #FeelingHopeful #StillWorking

Today’s #patiopic. Ahh… it’s Sunday. 🥰

Today’s #patiopic. Oh… to be outside as an indoor cat. lol. She’s so darn cute. ❤️💯

Today’s #patiopic. Yay. It’s Friday. I’m just catching up on all that needs to be done. ✅

Today’s #patiopic from my side window. The sunrise and sunset… aka., the start and end of my work day. Super gorgeous.

Today’s #patiopic. Tired. Enough said. 😴

Today’s #patiopic. A few decorations are put up (that resemble Simon the cat 🐈‍⬛). ❤️