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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
July 25, 2018 at 1:44 pm
Wonderful words, thanks for sharing!.. 🙂
“My dreams are my dress rehearsals for my future.” David Copperfield
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July 25, 2018 at 3:49 pm
Thank you for reading and responding! Nice quote too!
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July 25, 2018 at 6:45 pm
Amazing post! I will continue working on my dream of one day writing a book! I have a deep passion for writing and want nothing more than to do more with my writing!!!
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July 25, 2018 at 7:45 pm
Hi Alyssa, thank you! I’m glad you liked it. It’s lovely to hear you voice your goal and I’m looking forward to following your journey as you cultivate your dream!
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July 25, 2018 at 8:41 pm
Writing a book has been my dream since I was younger! I even have an outline written up, but time has been an issue. I am also pretty hard on myself, but I will do it someday!!
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July 26, 2018 at 6:39 am
You will get there! You also had a move of town and job lined up. Has that come about? If so, no wonder time would be an issue! Mind yourself! X
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July 26, 2018 at 7:01 pm
At least we know where we are moving and having a place to live, I just NEED a job! I do not want to have to work in an office, but unfortunately it is out of my control. I can not lose health insurance as there is no telling what the brilliant president will do next! Thank you for your encouraging words!!
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July 27, 2018 at 7:22 am
“Two out of 3 aint bad” as the song goes! It will all work out for you. X
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July 27, 2018 at 7:32 pm
So true!!! Life works in mysterious ways!
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July 26, 2018 at 2:03 pm
I find it easier to focus on helping my kids cultivate their dreams than doing so for myself…you’ve got me thinking now…thank you for that!
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July 26, 2018 at 4:05 pm
It’s really lovely to hear that I’ve got you thinking Shelley! That’s my goal, to prompt and challenge thoughts. Maybe it’s something to consider…why doing so for yourself is not as easy as for your children? Aren’t you worth every bit of it!! Haven’t you done a great job, two independent daughters on a steady footing with education and a good future. I hope just as you looked back fondly on your past in your lovely post today that you will equally focus on your present! Time for you now!!
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July 27, 2018 at 6:38 am
Living the writing dream! Love, love, love writing!
Two books published another in the creative juices. And now a growing blog… How humbling to live the dream into reality 🙂
My advice… Just start & never, never, never give up! There will be twists & turns, traffic lights & detours but its all part of the journey to the destination!
Jennifer
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July 27, 2018 at 7:28 am
I’m so delighted to hear that Jennifer! Was this something you saw in your future say, 10 years or 5 years ago? When did you start writing? I was looking at my different achievements only yesterday and wondering how they are meant to come together!
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July 27, 2018 at 7:46 am
I have always loved to write but started writing my first book 15 years ago.
Yes, I definitely knew my first book would be published but my second book came as a pleasant surprise…& my blog has had a life of its own, very encouraging & fulfilling!
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July 27, 2018 at 6:13 pm
Life is certainly a journey not a destination and it’s lovely to be a little part of your journey Jennifer! Thanks as always for your lovely reply.
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July 27, 2018 at 11:52 pm
A pleasure Marie. 😀
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