Category Archives: Gen X

Menopausal Monday

Self Talk Thinking about this coming year’s resolutions. Following on from last year’s “raisins”, I am keeping right about the same premise: me first. I probably need to explain the “raisins” reference. Every NYE, those of us who follow some Portuguese traditions (even abroad) set 12 raisins aside to be eaten by midnight on theContinue reading “Menopausal Monday”

Skilled Trades are Back!

I’m loving the news I’m coming across lately. Finally we’re starting to see a career rewind 🥳 Our society was begging for a more ruthless shift in global future professional framework. It was about time we headed back to the drawing board! To slower and happier days for the younger generations 🥂

First cub out

These last five years have been an absolute rollercoaster. Dropping our daughter off at her Uni accommodation was as exhausting as emotional. Living and studying through COVID, amidst a generation that uses social media to intimidate and manipulate others without mercy, did not make our task any easier, as we tried to hold them afloatContinue reading “First cub out”

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”

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”