2026 is going to see a new version of me — an upgraded version - Part 1
Now that my older children have left home, this is my time to fulfil my dreams.
My eldest will be 30 this year, and that’s how long I’ve waited for this — so it finally feels like the right time to begin something new.
A new chapter.
A new environment.
A new version of me.
I haven’t had the time to climb a mountain like some of my friends or travel to exotic places just yet. So, as part of my challenge with Global Woman, I decided that stretching beyond my comfort zone would start in an unexpected place:
My hallway.
It hasn’t been painted in over 30 years - because the idea has always been overwhelming.
It’s an old house my parents have owned for over 50 years.
It’s huge.
The hallway spans over three floors,
including a mezzanine.
The idea of painting it alone filled me with fear.
But here I am — challenging myself to tackle the “unthinkable” and intentionally changing my environment so that I can expand into what’s next.
And before you ask — didn’t my husband help?
No. He has a fear of heights, and painting with a potential three-floor drop was out of the question.
So what has this got to do with teaching and learning, you might ask?
Actually, a lot.
This huge undertaking allowed me to step into the minds of my students and truly understand how mammoth tasks can feel. It reminded me what it’s like to stand at the bottom of something overwhelming and wonder where to begin.
So please indulge me, as I take you on my journey.