Self Talk I say to myself often. When I get halfway through the day and feel like I’ve been scraping but got nothing done, when none of my efforts are being seen (or it looks as if people are purposefully ignoring me). The whole world is against me. All the traffic lights are red, theContinue reading “Menopausal Monday #1”
Author Archives: Nostalgic Mumma
Overtourism
Last week 16 people lost their lives in one (if not the most iconic) Lisbon trams. We should see this as a warning to the tourism over-crowded countries. Something must be done. And I’m not referring only to these beast old vehicles’ regular maintenance. I’m talking about the excessive tourism that’s gone out of hand,Continue reading “Overtourism”
On the “bubble-wrap” gens
I am not looking for clicks or followers writing about this topic (unless what I write entertains your thinking). As many of us do, I find writing therapeutic; it helps me make sense of the world around me. And I’m sorry, as much as I’d like to keep up with new ways of reasoning, IContinue reading “On the “bubble-wrap” gens”
No judging
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”
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”
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