For the last few months Maaike has been studying for CELTA, a pretty rigorous English language certification. It was at least 20 hours a week of work on top of a normal job.. she didn’t get out much (and I had to cook a lot, to the point that we’re now both sick of broccoli soup ;). Anyway, she finished, and we headed off for a slightly lazy weekend, twas good. Just over to a bach on the banks peninsula. We had a quick look around birdlings flat and went to the http://www.gemstoneandfossilmuseum.co.nz/ (link currently broken). This very enthusiastic amateur had collected a lot of rocks – very beautiful and well worth a visit if you’re passing (it’s free!)
Anyway, congratulations to Maaike for finishing, and I must say, it’s very nice having her back (and not having to cook all the time ;)
As a final word, Maaike got an “A”, which only 3-5% of students get – excellent effort!
Maaike’s mother
July 7, 2015 at 11:42 pm
Poor boy, you are a pitiful person. But you are right: having a partner working too hard isn’t nice. Happily it’s over now, enjoy it.
MUM
October 30, 2015 at 6:27 am
Have only just seen this entry… Congratulations, Maaike , on your super result.. I don’t think we knew you had sat the exam, even ! Must be great to have it behind you ! [ and no more broccolli soup !]