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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
March 13, 2019 at 4:49 pm
I have just had an afternoon nap to recharge batteries 😴
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March 13, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Margaret, that’s my idea of a perfect afternoon!
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March 13, 2019 at 5:04 pm
Laughter is always the best policy.
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March 13, 2019 at 6:51 pm
100% in agreement Len. Thanks for reading and responding.
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March 13, 2019 at 5:20 pm
Love this!
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March 13, 2019 at 6:51 pm
Amazing what a few random words can generate Kim! Thanks. Xx
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March 13, 2019 at 8:11 pm
“When one suddenly finds oneself in a swamp up to one’s armpits in alligators, it is difficult to remember the objective was to drain the swamp”..
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March 13, 2019 at 9:49 pm
I guess that would be the case!
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March 15, 2019 at 3:50 pm
Like an octopus, I like that. Yep, life can feel like that, too much and too overwhelming. Naps & laughter are definitely required! xx
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March 15, 2019 at 6:45 pm
Thanks Caz for your company, I hope you experience both this wonderful St.Patrick’s weekend! Xx
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March 16, 2019 at 4:05 am
Rest from overwhelm is always a great idea!
Blessings,
Jennifer
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March 16, 2019 at 10:49 am
It works for me! Thanks Jennifer, happy St.Patrick’s Day wishes. Xx
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March 17, 2019 at 3:45 am
Enjoy your special day Marie! 😀
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March 17, 2019 at 7:27 am
I shall certainly try Jennifer, with mum home from hospital and our son home from college for the first day in six weeks! I hope you are re-charging your spoons after the upset of previous weeks. Xx
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March 17, 2019 at 8:22 pm
How lovely to have your Mum home now & a visit from your son too! Your cup overflowth Marie 😀
I’m spending time in quiet restoration at the moment, it has been quite a journey! ♥
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March 18, 2019 at 5:12 am
I can well understand the post event exhaustion Jennifer… we rise to the stressful event and burn up reserves that are not there only to slump once the demanding situation eases! Rest long and well, you are worth it! Le grà, Marie xx
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March 21, 2019 at 2:24 pm
Always does 🙂
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March 21, 2019 at 10:44 pm
Yes laughter can be in short supply and so can sleep but both are vital!
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