
Hi, can I offer you some coffee? Or tea? Yesterday the sun was shining outside my window, it looked inviting so I decided to have coffee at the balcony. However, when I got out there I quickly got reminded of the cold spell we’ve had this week..let’s say that coffee at the balcony was more enjoyable last week.

Perhaps we should take a seat in my living room?

We’ve had some cold weather with temperatures around 1F/-17C, and even colder some nights. During the afternoon it’s been warming up slightly. It is going to be a little warmer this coming week.

How is your week?
Work and school has been as usual. (I did find out about my new salary for 2023. There’s a process involved with a discussion about my role and overall contribution to our school. Everyone negotiates their own salary. I am pleased with the outcome.) Despite the cold weather I’ve taken some wonderful walks in our new neighbourhood. It is peaceful and tranquil. I’ve also organised my vegetable seeds, and I am prepared to start them as soon as it gets a little warmer, but I am holding my horses for a while. I do not want to plant too early, not being able to transfer them outside when they are ready. My plan is to start tomatoes, squash, and celery indoors around Easter. I might start some salad greens, parsnips, peas, carrots, turnips and radishes outdoors in a protected place at the balcony in a couple weeks. That might be risky, but it might also give me a head start. I am going to wait a little longer before starting beans and pumpkins. I am going to be organised this year and write down what date I start different crops, and my thoughts about adjustments for next year. Like a gardening journal. I haven’t decided if it is going to be online, or a physical journal. I’m looking into options. I am also doing a garden project with the children at work, I’ll tell you more about that in a separate post.

The only thing that I am growing all year round are the seeds on the top shelf in my pantry, sprouts. They are a most welcome addition to almost every meal, especially this year with the crazy food prices.
Last but not least, some photos from my almost finished writing nook. I shared photos on Instagram earlier this week, but in case you missed them 🙂


In case you are new to the blog 🙂 I’m a kindergarten teacher, and I want to be engaged in educational research about improving practices of teaching sustainability in kindergarten. At the moment I am working on my Degree of Master of Science, Main Field of Study: Educational Work. I study part time, mostly in the very early mornings (4am-6am,) and the weekends. I work full-time as a kindergarten teacher during the week.

What have you been up to? Thank you Natalie for hosting the Weekend Coffee Share.
Love,
Maria