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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
April 6, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Yes completely true, Marie and such encouraging words of wisdom.
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April 6, 2020 at 12:24 pm
Thank you Kamal. I hope you get to lose yourself in something you love!
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April 6, 2020 at 1:44 pm
Welcome dear Marie. Yes have started cooking and doing so many chores in the house now and of course when time permits sit on WordPress or read books too. Stay safe dear.
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April 6, 2020 at 3:14 pm
There is always plenty to keep busy with! X
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April 6, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Yes for sure.
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April 6, 2020 at 3:08 pm
losing yourself in something you enjoy is such a blessed treasure!
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April 6, 2020 at 3:14 pm
It is Wendi! X
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April 6, 2020 at 3:49 pm
Creative activity such as writing or coloring a book or painting…really a bit of a great escape to all the worries now
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April 6, 2020 at 4:42 pm
It definitely helps Mich!
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April 6, 2020 at 9:54 pm
great idea … got your email late last night … off to do fortnightly groceries so I will answer later today!
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April 6, 2020 at 10:06 pm
No rush whatsoever Kate Xx
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April 6, 2020 at 11:59 pm
Such a lovely quote…thanks for sharing..
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April 7, 2020 at 11:10 am
Delighted you think so!
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April 7, 2020 at 6:24 pm
So I’ve been doodling on post it notes and sticking them on my desk 😁
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April 7, 2020 at 8:20 pm
Sounds wonderful and outside what you would normally consider!
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