When I was young and in a moaning mood (which was very rare!), my Nana would look gently at me and say “whist, don’t be complaining, shur you have Spain at home!”
Of course I wouldn’t be impressed as I knew that my self-pity was not going to be entertained! But as I grew up, I knew Nana meant count your blessings, be grateful for what you have and appreciate every bit of it! And she was so right! I’m so thankful to have had the benefit of her shared wisdom by growing up in a three generational home.
You can’t beat a blue sky!
I’m feeling very privileged to be enjoying a week in Spain, soaking up the splendid sunshine, (which can be sporadic in Ireland), getting time for the simple pleasures and realising that during the other 51 weeks of the year “shur I have Spain at home.”
Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha).
I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been!
I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences!
Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me!
If you wish..., a little of the back story...
I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21.
As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning!
However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also!
You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect!
By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'.
As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way!
Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story!
Much love,
Marie x
Thank you Brenda, it really was restful and it was good to have an ease to fibro symptoms and better still I came home to a heatwave in Ireland this week, 30 degrees today and more good days to come!
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June 20, 2018 at 4:03 pm
Have a wonderful time Marie!
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June 20, 2018 at 9:08 pm
I’m trying my best!
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June 20, 2018 at 7:33 pm
I’m with Nana. Home is Spain. I cannot think of a more peaceful place which I would rather be. The atmosphere is sunny there.
Enjoy the real thing!
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June 20, 2018 at 9:12 pm
Well you are one happy man so as she has a wonderful sense of humour but watch out, she’s always on for pulling a prank or two!! So watch yourself!
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June 20, 2018 at 11:24 pm
Thanks for the warning. 😉
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June 28, 2018 at 4:03 am
So glad you had a restful trip to Spain, sounds lovely. 🙂
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June 28, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Thank you Brenda, it really was restful and it was good to have an ease to fibro symptoms and better still I came home to a heatwave in Ireland this week, 30 degrees today and more good days to come!
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