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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
June 12, 2019 at 8:06 am
oh wow really love this twisted world … it’s quite a sensation with the sea at that odd angle!
Love your words, we love a wave or two and a hug … hugs right back 🙂
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June 12, 2019 at 12:28 pm
Thank you Kate, I’m always amazed at the difference perspective makes!
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June 12, 2019 at 9:57 pm
lol a profound teaching in one slanted ocean view 🙂
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June 12, 2019 at 10:02 am
They do! And here is a 🌊 and a 🤗 from Minnesota to you! ❤️
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June 12, 2019 at 12:33 pm
Oh, I so love and gratefully accept your wave and hug, specially sent all the way from Minnesota! I’ll add that to the previous one from Australia!
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June 12, 2019 at 11:03 am
Yes absolutely why not and to get a wave from someone is so beautiful. Lovely words of beauty, Marie
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June 12, 2019 at 12:37 pm
Thank you Kamal, special wave and hugs to you. X
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June 12, 2019 at 12:47 pm
Welcome dear Marie, same to you too.
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June 12, 2019 at 12:56 pm
Lovely words Marie, and yes, if I let myself be get squeezed and listen to today’s wave then my day is wonderful.
A big hug to you Marie.
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June 12, 2019 at 4:58 pm
I’m delighted to hear that Lillian! Delighted to receive your hug! Xx
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June 12, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Thank you.
Take care.
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June 12, 2019 at 2:06 pm
Waves! The ocean feeds my soul! My mom always says I was a water baby. I don’t really know what that means other than I can stare at the water for hours! Love waves.😊💜
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June 12, 2019 at 4:59 pm
Me too Kim, me too! warm hugs! X
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June 12, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Ooh, I love your little twist on “waves” Marie! Sending you a wave and a hug from Virginia!
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June 12, 2019 at 8:30 pm
I’m enjoying all these wonderful warm hugs & waves today Terri. Are you Virginia, Minnesota, near Lake Superior or Virginia near Washington? I’m trying to use all these waves to inform my knowledge of geography and hopefully improve a little!
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June 13, 2019 at 1:07 pm
The Virginia that’s near Washington D.C. I’ll bet you’re getting waves from all different sorts or places.😊 Have a wonderful day!
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June 13, 2019 at 1:35 pm
Now I can visualise you on the map Terri, thank you, my geography improves daily! Yes, I’ve had waves & hugs from many corners of our WP world!
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June 13, 2019 at 1:49 am
A big hug from the other side of the world Marie.😊😊😊
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June 13, 2019 at 6:05 am
You did say Asia to me recently! Feeling blessed to wake up to a big Asian hug! 👍💕
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June 13, 2019 at 7:25 am
Yeahh…that’s right Marie..😊😊😊
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June 15, 2019 at 9:38 am
There is nothing like watching and listening to the waves at the beach, except a lovely hug… 😊 Waves and hugs from New Zealand!!
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June 15, 2019 at 4:17 pm
Thank you Wendy, New Zealand hugs and waves gratefully received!
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June 16, 2019 at 6:21 am
Beautiful photo Marie! My favorite type of wave is that of the sea as my name means ‘strong white wave’! 😀
Bless you,
Jennifer
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June 16, 2019 at 6:43 am
I didn’t know that, what a lovely name! I love spending time at the sea, listening to the waves. And you live by the sea, how appropriate is that! Xx
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June 17, 2019 at 12:46 am
I know, how amazing is that! 😀
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