We’ve all been there. For the first time my son got absolutely shit-faced. Barely a teenager. That’s why he was asking if I was working from home today… Went through our bar and picked the heaviest spirit available. Found at St. Mary’s church back yard, nearly completely out of it. He could barely talk, letContinue reading “No judging”
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Perks of age
Being able to see through people’s intentions and quickly picking up on chemistry, vibes, and cues is a privilege mostly earned with age and experience. A rare few may be naturally gifted to identify red flags. However, in an increasingly virtual world, these cues may be harder to pick up, especially for those who areContinue reading “Perks of age”
Menopause apathy
I’m currently going through a phase where I am going through my daily motions as if on auto-pilot. For a while now I feel like I’m only acting on prompts, only when my direct intervention is required. I no longer act by desire, by my own will. It’s like I’ve accomplished whatever I was meantContinue reading “Menopause apathy”
The appeal of passive income
It’s misleading and overrated. We’re all being lead to think passive income is an easy way to an awful six-figures of free loading cash. Came across an article that sums it up nicely yesterday. It’s more trouble than it’s worth. I’d rather start a business the good old way and actually see things happening thanContinue reading “The appeal of passive income”
Feeling inspired
Being of Portuguese origin, everyone expects me to be a good cook, but I tell you I dread to cook. I do it from scratch because I like to know what I’m eating, and I like me and my family to eat healthy, same as my mum. It’s been working. So far no medical conditions,Continue reading “Feeling inspired”
The power of visualisation
“Menopause is the body’s way of handing you the microphone and saying, ‘Your turn.’” These Facebook groups focused on relocation and early retirement only make the retirement perspective all the more appealing. How can you even dare to scroll past? This is how we wish we lived all our lives in the first place! DreamingContinue reading “The power of visualisation”
A health(y) investment
“Menopause: when the fire inside you matches your ambition.” Keeping a healthy weight in a Mediterranean culture meant keeping a well-rounded body. When I stayed at my grandparents for the holidays, they would think a good set of chubby cheeks meant good health; it meant we were well-nourished. All a reflex of their life experience,Continue reading “A health(y) investment”
30+ Still with Mum and Dad
Surely like many of you, I’m part of some groups on themes of personal interest. Every so often I see a post that triggers me. I might be about to sound quite harsh for some, but as I’m old school AND still hold some of those old views, that won’t stop me 😂 I’m sorry…Continue reading “30+ Still with Mum and Dad”
Personal Spring Clean
Menopause is just puberty’s older, wiser sister. What better (brighter) season in the year will enable us to see things at their clearest? Being a little OCD, I consider it quite a satisfying task 😁 Going through this relatively new phase of my female life made me re-evaluate it. Menopause (and I guess andropause too)Continue reading “Personal Spring Clean”
Mumma’s Menopausal Journey
“Menopause is not an ending; it’s a powerful new beginning.” I believe I started my perimenopause about 4 years ago. I was 44. The brain fog was my trigger. It became more present as days went by. I realised it when I started forgetting things I had no problem recalling before. Brain fog (yes) –Continue reading “Mumma’s Menopausal Journey”
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