Hi from Dublin Airport! I’m about to write a new page in my life and learning journey as I fly today from Dublin, Ireland to Bonn, Germany for a week at the 51st Annual Rudolf Dreikurs International Summer Institute ICASSI 2018. I’d like to thank all of you who have read my post Success…a person or thing that succeeds.
for reading and for your thoughtful comments! A special thanks to Larry ‘Dutch’ Woller at Dutchil/onthepathleasttraveled for his encouragement and very apt quote…
“No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! That first book is already closed, ended, and tossed into the seas; this new book is newly opened, has just begun! Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!”
C. JoyBell C.
Also he reminds us in his post, linked below, of the importance of adventure with this quote…
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover, acquire new friends and gain knowledge of yourself and the world.” Mark Twain
Check out onthepathleasttraveled if you enjoy insightful posts filled with wonderful, knowledgeable quotes such as in this post… About ‘Dutch’
I’m looking forward to adding more of my adventure as the days unfold!
What’s your most memorable adventure? What thing or things do you now regret not doing?
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 for sharing, for your kind words and link to my site!… 🙂 all I did was point you to your heart, for the answers to all your questions were always there!… that being said, looking forward to hearing about your adventures, do hope you enjoy your adventures, have safe travels and may the wind be to your back always!!… until we meet again,
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
Have a safe trip and enjoy the Rudolf Dreikurs International Summer Institute – I hope you have a wonderful time! I must admit I’m low on adventures and definitely need more. For me, I often regret the things not done (either through choice or circumstances) rather than anything I have. Adventures can ignite your soul and motivation and open your eyes to new things 🙂
Caz xx
Hi Caz, I’ve been and back and what an adventure it was! I couldn’t access my WP account there for some reason and I was even without phone signal for 3 days so now that it’s back I’m trying to recover enough to catch up on missed posts and then create a post! But I agree! adventure is food for the soul! They don’t have to be big adventures either, a new movie, a play or a museum trip would do me fine! Give me the health and ability for adventure over and above possessions anyday! Thanks for reading and commenting!
Thanks Shelley, they were but I’m paying for them in fibro payout still…haven’t had energy to spare for blogging…I’m getting plenty practice in patience building though!
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August 5, 2018 at 12:15 pm
Thank you for sharing, for your kind words and link to my site!… 🙂 all I did was point you to your heart, for the answers to all your questions were always there!… that being said, looking forward to hearing about your adventures, do hope you enjoy your adventures, have safe travels and may the wind be to your back always!!… until we meet again,
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
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August 5, 2018 at 1:39 pm
True Dutch but sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference!!
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August 5, 2018 at 2:15 pm
Indeed, it is always the small things that are often overlooked…. 🙂
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August 10, 2018 at 5:35 am
I don’t live with regrets, as they are the past intruding into the present where they have no business to be!
I have so many memorable memories, I can’t pick one! Lol! 😀
Have fun!
Jennifer
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August 18, 2018 at 10:44 am
Have a safe trip and enjoy the Rudolf Dreikurs International Summer Institute – I hope you have a wonderful time! I must admit I’m low on adventures and definitely need more. For me, I often regret the things not done (either through choice or circumstances) rather than anything I have. Adventures can ignite your soul and motivation and open your eyes to new things 🙂
Caz xx
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August 18, 2018 at 3:24 pm
Hi Caz, I’ve been and back and what an adventure it was! I couldn’t access my WP account there for some reason and I was even without phone signal for 3 days so now that it’s back I’m trying to recover enough to catch up on missed posts and then create a post! But I agree! adventure is food for the soul! They don’t have to be big adventures either, a new movie, a play or a museum trip would do me fine! Give me the health and ability for adventure over and above possessions anyday! Thanks for reading and commenting!
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August 27, 2018 at 12:22 pm
I’m wishing you safe and inspiring travels!! xx
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September 1, 2018 at 6:14 pm
Thanks Shelley, they were but I’m paying for them in fibro payout still…haven’t had energy to spare for blogging…I’m getting plenty practice in patience building though!
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September 5, 2018 at 3:30 am
This is awesome! I hope you had a fab time. Please share your travel with us. ~ Bernice
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September 5, 2018 at 9:32 pm
Thanks Bernice, I’m working on it as we speak!
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