Category Archives: A Mumma’s Menopausal Journey

Why do the Portuguese people have such low self-esteem?

As a Portuguese native, this is a question that has always haunted me. Still does. And to an extent, it haunts most of the Portuguese people. I feel this post fits well under my menopausal journey, as a result of my current self-search. They may try to deny it, but the truth is this questionContinue reading “Why do the Portuguese people have such low self-esteem?”

Menopausally Speaking

#selfdiscovery #simpleistheway #inspired Living space The living room is the second most important one in the house for the entire family. Yes, the bathroom is important, but it was the only one that did not require changes. It was good enough to stay for last. Gazza did have to sort out the stench pipe (aContinue reading “Menopausal Monday #42”

Menopausal Monday …#41

#selfdiscovery #simpleistheway #inspired House projects keep me motivated Yes, it’s a lot of work. Manual work. But manual work keeps us grounded, helps us clear and organise our thoughts. We bought this semi-detached in 2021. It allowed us to pin down our family nest. Both me and my Brit partner had different journeys and sinceContinue reading “Menopausal Monday …#41”

Menopausal Monday … #38

#selfdiscovery #simpleistheway Sixteen Mondays later Proud of my daughter, who has been going through all anxiety issues like a pro. At least some days… Been browsing for more satisfying jobs, and mind you, I didn’t even mentioned better paid. At this moment in time I am not looking to progress in my career, I don’tContinue reading “Menopausal Monday … #38”

Menopausal Monday #22

#jobbrowsing; #bored; #q&a; #121; #objectives; #professionalperformance Back to Work As usual, not feeling it, but I shan’t complain. It’s a clean, decent job, that offers good perks (work-life balance at this stage of my life is a deal breaker) and a higher pay for a customer service advising than for most Line Management roles inContinue reading “Menopausal Monday #22”

Menopausal Monday #20 & #21

#halftermholidays; #retirementtasters; #longpostalert; #holidaysnippetsincluded Home and Away A whole week home away from home. Delightful, to say the least. Home time for me. Migrants and travellers will understand this. There is a clear intrinsic essence in different geographical positions. I feel like the further apart those positions are, the more evident those differences are. WeContinue reading “Menopausal Monday #20 & #21”

Menopausal Monday #19

#parenting; #rantalert; #parentrant; #parentalabuse; #byemonday #genxornothereicome Monday. It’s done and gone. Yesterday however, was an eventful one. After our argument with our youngest teenager, I now absolutely agree that I don’t understand him. Parents and schools have been stripped of what authority they had left to discipline children. They effectively rule the world right now.Continue reading “Menopausal Monday #19”