Where are you?

I enjoyed some relaxing leisure time with colleagues and students on our yearly outing recently. Our trip included time at The Irish National Stud & Japanese Garden. This display of flags represents all the countries that have completed The Irish National Stud Breeding Course. Can you spot your flag here? If you can or if you can’t, please say hello and tell me where you are on the globe? Better still tell me something interesting about where you live?My geography is improving daily thanks to the little map on WP Stats!

Learn more here…https://irishnationalstud.ie/attraction/japanese-gardens/

Le gra,

Mindfully Marie,

Ireland.

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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

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calmkate
June 23, 2019 at 10:21 am

the aussie flag is in the second row on the right … I’ve been keen for years to replace the unions jack with our First Nations flag! About time we recognised the oldest living people and separated from the colonialists … no offence meant 🙂

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- Create Space
  June 23, 2019 at 11:57 am
  
  Makes sense Kate, we have our tri-colour flag!
  
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  - calmkate
    June 23, 2019 at 10:17 pm
    
    yes we all need to mature and separate knowing that we are indeed ONE ❤
    
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I tripped over a stone.
June 23, 2019 at 12:49 pm

Don’t see the flag of the USA. Even though it seems like there is a lot wrong, the USA is an awesome place to live. Each state has their special ‘thing’ they are known for. Where I live, in Minnesota, we are known for our ten thousand lakes! “Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes.” And there are a few more than 10,000 in my state. The lesser known fact is that MInnesota is #1 when it comes to donating bone marrow! (In the states, if you check your organ donor card, this is one thing that is also taken.) I’m very proud of this little known fact! Great post!😊💜

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- Create Space
  June 23, 2019 at 5:56 pm
  
  Thank you so much Kim! I’ve really enjoyed your newsy post. I’ve learned something new and unusual today! Xx
  
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  - I tripped over a stone.
    June 23, 2019 at 6:10 pm
    
    Yay!😊💜
    
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  - Create Space
    June 23, 2019 at 6:44 pm
    
    😎💖👍
    
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Invisibly Me
June 23, 2019 at 4:25 pm

I’ve not heard of the Irish National Stud before, what’s that? A Japanese Garden sounds like a lovely visit, I’d really enjoy spending time at one of those. I’m in the UK, where I’m still hoping the summer eventually remembers to visit us this year! xx

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- Create Space
  June 23, 2019 at 6:38 pm
  
  Caz, we are in the same position here! Raining all day today and evenings feel like September. Forecast for better day tomorrow…hopefully! The Irish National Stud is about 1 hour (60km) out of Dublin, in Kildare. Kildare is on main trainline too. Stud just 3km from town. The Japanese garden is small but so pristine and beautiful. I have a few more photos to share. Newbridge Silverware has a free exhibition centre, it has clothes collections, at present Lady Di’s black revenge dress! Also outfits from The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and many many more, again beautiful and worth seeing! Thanks for your enjoyable company! xx
  
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Invisibly Me
June 23, 2019 at 9:40 pm

Oh dear, let’s hope the weather picks up for both of us soon then, it’s getting pretty miserable. A bit of sunshine and warmth without rain always makes things feel a bit brighter. Thank you for explaining, I’ve definitely learned a few new things today!
The exhibition at the Newbridge Silverware sounds fantastic, I’d love to see the clothes on show there! Looking forward to seeing a few more photos of the Japanese garden in the future 🙂
xx

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- Create Space
  June 23, 2019 at 9:46 pm
  
  If you google style icons Newbridge Silverware or follow this link you should discover more about this museum of style! https://visitnewbridgesilverware.com/about-the-museum-of-style-icons
  Enjoy Caz!
  
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WendyMegget
June 23, 2019 at 10:03 pm

I can see our New Zealand flag there on the left 😁 Everyone knows us as Middle Earth in the Tolkien movies, but we have a very diverse and varied landscape here. Each part of out small country looks and feels very different, from huge volcanic areas, to lush bush, to the wild west coast beaches and their black sands. But the best thing about NZ is the people. We are friendly, open, down-to-earth, practical and funny.
Thanks for the cool posts about the different places you are visting. I love armchair travel!! 😁

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- WendyMegget
  June 23, 2019 at 10:04 pm
  
  Oops, it’s actually on the right. Duh!
  
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- Create Space
  June 23, 2019 at 10:35 pm
  
  Glad to hear you are enjoying my armchair travel opportunities! New Zealand is amazing. I enjoyed seeing it in Lord of the Rings! Irish & New Zealand people sound more alike that different!
  
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  - WendyMegget
    June 23, 2019 at 10:39 pm
    
    I’ve always suspected that. I think that’s why I’ve always wanted to visit 😁 Apparently the Irish landscape is very similar to NZ too.
    
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Shelley
June 24, 2019 at 10:44 am

Oooh, such fun! I was relieved to see the US flag there 🙂 I’m in Wisconsin :-)!

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