My dear colleague Nicole George from the University of Queensland sent me these earrings about two weeks ago. Nicole is currently on sabbatical in Lund, Sweden and she decided, rightly so, that I was missing some scandi design in my collection. These are a perfect antidote - layered silver petals with a shiny black centre. They are Danish in origin, but bought by Nicole in a shop in Malmo in Sweden. I think they're really beautiful and have loved wearing them today.Nicole does such interesting and important work on the gendered politics of conflict and peacebuilding. She focuses on the Pacific Island region, a hugely under-researched area to which she brings her sharp insights and analysis. I always learn so much reading her work and love connecting with her in person. I'm hoping to see her again soon, wearing this lovely new pair.
I had a rough night last night - thanks to too much thinking on my part and too much tossing and turning on Angus', who had asked to sleep with me given Rob was away. I love having him close, just like when he was a baby, but boy is he a restless sleeper! James and Molly jumped in and joined us at 6am, so we were up and engaging with the world bright and early. I walked Angus up to school for his 7.45am coding lesson and took Molly to the local park on the way home for my exercise for the day.
I caught up on sleep with a nap this afternoon, then did some work, which is a great distraction from my fatigue, heavy legs and mouth with distorted tastebuds - today it tastes like I've been nibbling on a cake of soap! Rob left Armidale at dawn, so he was back home before lunch time, lamingtons in hand! It's wonderful having him home.
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