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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
May 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm
This is so true. If we live our lives by the rules and expectations that others set for us, it never remains our lives and we won’t truly be happy. Our dreams squashed, our aspirations trampled upon we’d be shadows of our own selves right.
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May 6, 2020 at 8:31 pm
Right! Parikhit, sad lives which sadly too many just can’t see through. Thank you for your visit and insightful comment.
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May 6, 2020 at 9:40 pm
Good one and each day brings new opportunities … today I am packing and cleaning to start the trip home tomorrow. Lockdown is not over but believe I can travel to get to my own place 🙂
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May 6, 2020 at 10:40 pm
Safe travels Kate!
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May 7, 2020 at 12:09 am
further than I’ve driven in many years … got a young uni friend to drive me down but she’s just moved house … I can do it 🙂
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May 7, 2020 at 7:14 am
Great attitude Kate! And yes you can. Take it in stages. Xx
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May 7, 2020 at 7:28 am
lol a bit tricky considering we aren’t supposed to be out and about … nowhere to sleep!
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May 7, 2020 at 7:30 am
Oh dear, you are taking a risk!! Is that part of the adventure for you? Or should you reconsider and enjoy your sea view for another week or two? X
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May 7, 2020 at 7:34 am
lol no I think the nephew wants to have the party that got cancelled earlier … anyway time for me to move on before the roads become congested once restrictions are lifted.
I can travel as I will be returning home but most businesses are still closed 🙂
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May 7, 2020 at 7:40 am
Take care, see you back home! Xx
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May 7, 2020 at 11:25 am
I just love this, Marie. Too many today don’t even know what “their” life is for listening to others as how to live their lives. Thank you for reminding everyone who reads this post that in order to really live, they must live their OWN life. xo
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May 7, 2020 at 4:39 pm
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts Amy! X
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May 7, 2020 at 5:08 pm
You are so welcome, Marie. xo
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May 8, 2020 at 4:18 pm
You probably already realise how this one speaks to me Marie!
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May 9, 2020 at 7:20 am
I do Darren. Time and experiences bring change sometimes without us even realising it. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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May 12, 2020 at 2:08 am
Great quote! I’ve thought a lot lately about my need to be more courageous. In life and especially during this time. But, I also want to be brave when it comes to my writing. I have the quote on my desktop, “Be brave enough to be bad at something new.” by Jon Acuff. Thanks for sharing these, Marie!
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May 12, 2020 at 2:02 pm
I love your goal for your writing and know you will flourish off the back of it! I love the Jon Acuff quote Brenda a great reminder to just give something new a go! Adler would say, having the courage to be imperfect. Sharing Anne’s quotes and stirring up thoughts and interaction is my pleasure!! Xx
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