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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
December 29, 2018 at 4:33 pm
I don’t make New Years resolutions…. 🙂 have a Happy New Year and hope the new year is all that you wish for it to be!… 🙂
“I used to have all these plans and think ‘Ah, I have my whole life figured out’, but then I realized no matter how much I plan: life happens! So I find myself living day to day trying to do my best, embracing every moment as a learning opportunity and chance to get to know myself a little more.” Q’orianka Kilcher
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December 29, 2018 at 6:46 pm
Dutch, that’s probably the best resolution! Excellent quote to back it up too! Thank you for your New Year wishesand many happy returns to you!
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December 30, 2018 at 4:39 am
I have aims rather than resolutions ;-)… They are more attainable…it’s the reverse psychology of it all! 😉 😉
Happy New Year celebrations Marie,
Blessings,
Jennifer
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December 30, 2018 at 9:32 am
I think that’s a very wise approach Jennifer, it definitely eases the expectation and I’ve seen reverse psychology in action and totally agree with you! Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and that 2019 will be a good year for you. Much love, Marie xx
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December 31, 2018 at 12:36 am
Thank you Marie & may you know many blessings in this coming year! ♥
Jennifer
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December 31, 2018 at 9:16 am
And likewise! Xx
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January 3, 2019 at 7:02 pm
Tea, I love that! Create – what a great post that’s inspired us all 🙂
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January 3, 2019 at 9:37 pm
Thank you da-AL, that’s very kind and makes my day!
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January 4, 2019 at 10:55 am
I dare myself at the beginning of the year 😊 I can’t stick to resolutions. This most is very inspiring! Happy New Year! Hugs to you 🌟🎇🎉
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January 4, 2019 at 3:28 pm
That’s a great idea, playing dare! Glad you enjoyed this reblog…I found it interesting to see resolutions from a different perspective! I find the idea of aspirations works better for me though.
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January 5, 2019 at 10:06 am
Inspiring post indeed! I never made resolutions until last year. I then took three. To date, I have managed to maintain two of them. Not so bad! The third was to go to bed earlier so I would sleep more. Lol. I pitifully failed that resolution.
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January 5, 2019 at 11:17 am
As Meatloaf sing…2 out of 3 aint bad!
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January 6, 2019 at 10:40 pm
Really like that song! 😊
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