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”
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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”
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”
it’s the little things
I like to think I am a very down to earth kinda person. My idea of luxury seems to be very different to most people’s. I am an incurable romantic. I am incredibly touched by little things. Things that most overlook. A warm hug, a gorgeous sunset, a caring gesture. Our world nowadays is soContinue reading “it’s the little things”
it’s true, we are what we eat
When I decided to stop working full time, I already knew this was not going to be a full stop. Mums are very busy people. All. The. Time. “Eating well (i.e. a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and nutrients) may be associated with feelings of wellbeing. “ Diet and Mental Health My initial thought wasContinue reading “it’s true, we are what we eat”
Non-Mum Time
In this pandemic, many people are looking for ways to get some form of income. For women, more than men, as always has been, will struggle to find a suitable job. Male parents don’t usually have to worry about their children education. They will leave the bulk of it to their female partners. Let’s faceContinue reading “Non-Mum Time”
Nostalgic Mumma 