It's begun.

Day one is over - and it was good.

We have a timetable so we know what we're going to do and when we're going to do it. All the vital bits are there including tutorials (something that was missing from the previous course) and designated feedback sessions (rather than peer feedback given immediately after teaching). This one feels organised and professional.

I've offered my previous work as object lessons in what not to do and for the others to pull apart and put back together again. The group feels cohesive (although this is only day one and who knows what might happen under stress) which is good seeing as some of us only met today. We had lunch together and swapped stories. Found a few 'small world' moments. Finished off the day with cake and sprite as it was one of the tutors birthday on Monday (should there be an apostrophe? If so, where should it go?).

On the way home I bought a handbag.

I am happy.