Sonia

Wife. Mum. Reader. English teacher. Dog lover. Gig goer. Penchant for Prawn Cocktail Pringles. And cheese. No DMs.

[Sonia @Groovy_ness]

Today we had to say a very painful goodbye to Ridley. He was the best boy and our hearts are all broken. Goodnight Ridders - it’s been a privilege ❤️ @audiodrum ❤️

[Sonia @Groovy_ness]

Dixie 💋💋💋

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@OlaKwiecien3 Looks beautiful! Scenery not too shabby either… 🤣

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@Marcuspdm 🤣

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Big hill frolics!

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@Airemaddie Through a number of terrible cow puns…🤦‍♀️

[Sonia @Groovy_ness]

Guys, I’ve just won a competition to feed an orphaned calf tomorrow. I’m so excited! 😆

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@ItImnot Definitely!

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@RogersHistory Had to do this in the UAE too.

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@Airemaddie

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@megkat22 Oh yes. Scrubbed and brushed and absolutely furious because of it 🤣

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@FixingEducation A gentle reminder…

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Bog snorkelling then home for a cool bath to get clean…🙄😆

[Sonia @Groovy_ness]

Taskmaster challenge for my boys’ class this week which was fun. I love what they chose as their prizes. They act all cool and tough but deep down, they’re just wee boys willing to do silly things for a party ring. Kudos to my lovely colleagues for encouraging the shenanigans!)

[Stuart Pryke @SPryke2]

🚨BOOK GIVEAWAY🚨

I have 2 copies of ‘Teacher Hacks: English’ to give away!

Give this a retweet and @HughesHaili and I will pick 2 winners at random on Friday.

@HLearningPD

[6ɪx✦ @ok6ixx]

I borrowed an umbrella from my Airbnb host in Kyoto. I forgot to return it when I checked out, and realized when I was already on the train to Osaka.

I felt terrible. It was a nice umbrella, not a cheap one. I messaged the host apologizing.

She responded: "No problem! Enjoy the umbrella. It's yours now."

I said I'd mail it back. She said "please don't. Postage costs more than an umbrella. Just use it and think of Kyoto when it rains."

I insisted I wanted to return it. She said "okay, but I have a different idea. Next time you see someone who needs an umbrella and doesn't have one, give them this umbrella. Tell them to do the same when they are finished with it. Maybe an umbrella travels all around Japan helping people."

That idea was so beautiful I agreed.

Two weeks later I was in Hiroshima and it started pouring. A woman with a baby was standing under an awning looking stressed. No umbrella, the baby was crying.

I walked over and gave her the umbrella. Told her the story in broken Japanese. She understood enough.

She tried to refuse but I insisted. Told her "when you're done with it, give it to someone else who needs it."

She nodded, said thank you about ten times, and hurried off with her baby.

I got soaked walking back to my hotel but felt good about it.

Sometimes I wonder where that umbrella is now. Hope it's still traveling, still helping people.

[mockingbird @mockingbirdpimp]

to kill a WHAT????

[Sonia @Groovy_ness]

@Mthr_Carol @BeaumontVets @bemorebob2 @bertie_lakeland @OlaKwiecien3 @rmpk1 @ospreyceren27 @DaeargiCymreig @HaggisAdele @StanleyLakeland Glad to hear she’s ok. Wee Shame 😢 I have been thinking about her xx

[Sonia @Groovy_ness]

@Mthr_Carol @BeaumontVets @bemorebob2 @bertie_lakeland @OlaKwiecien3 @rmpk1 @ospreyceren27 @DaeargiCymreig @HaggisAdele @StanleyLakeland I am sad to read this Carol - how distressing. I am glad that Tonwen is ok and I’m sure she’ll be getting extra spoilt from you both. Also glad you have a good vet clinic to call upon. Big hugs to all of you xx