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Thursday, September 5, 2024

School Days

 I love Michele's  theme over at Tag Tuesday, she has chosen School Days. It takes me back to when I was at school.

 I was a child who did enjoy going to school, although I wasn't a very quick learner and very often was told off for "not paying attention"

By the time I reached the age of 12yrs, I settled down and actually started to learn. Learning, back in the day, was so different than it is today, also the schools are more modern now. Teachers taught a variety of subjects and some things I still apply to my daily living now.

From the age of four and a half, my first day at school, my mother left me in reception, there was a smaller girl than myself who was crying so much, I went over to her and asked why she was crying, she said her mum has just left her here. I replied, so has my mum, but we can be friends and stay together. We are still very good friends almost 70 years later ( and yes, I am that old )


For my tag I stamped a grungy background and used images from a paper pad, at least I think they are, they've been in my craft room for a couple of years now. They were loose and given to me with other bits and bobs by a friend who has given up crafting. I used the school label, then cut the boys out and laid them over the labels.

You can find the challenge here at TAG TUESDAY

7 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous Vintage tag and image, love it. I beat you by 5yrs lol and there is one school friend I still keep in touch with but tbh she started off being my sisters friend lol.
Carol x

Barb said...

OMG, how wonderful that you were sweet enough at that age to go over and help a crying child! I wish you were in my school, because I remember being sent to the "cloak room" in kindergarden because I couldn't stop crying. I'm almost 80, and still think about that. But I love your memories and also your grungy tag. It's perfect!

Kym Decker said...

I loved reading your post about your school days and also loved the details you put into creating your tag! Nice work!

My name is Erika. said...

Wow Sandi, what a great story. And how fun you still have a friend that you met on the very first day of school. Somethings are just meant to be I think. I also enjoyed this challenge, although since I was a teacher I feel like I never really left school until I retired-grin. Great tag-I love those faces. hugs-Erika

Michele said...

i love the nostalgic feel of this tag. and i especially love the life-long friendship you described, what a treasure! thank you for linking to my challenge at tag tuesday! xo

Gillena Cox said...

Nice one!!!
Happy Tuesday

much🤍love

pinky said...

What a lovely story Sandie! How time flies from way back then and so lovely to still have friends from then. I keep in touch with my friend from secondary school but not as far back as you. Well done!! I absolutely love your tag!