Life Is Fleeting

In all honesty, I felt less than cheerful for much of my Blue Monday birthday. It's estimated to be the most depressing day of the year for a reason; gloomy weather, post Christmas debt levels, dark days, and low motivation- having already abandoned New Year's Resolutions- are all contributing factors. Add the pressure and expectation…

When Life Gives You Lemons…

A series of stressful events has recently created an opportunity for growth. I've been trying to adjust my perspective rather than succumb to negativity. I know there's such a thing as toxic positivity, which I am also trying to avoid. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... and all that. In a year of widespread…

Baby Steps

Have you maintained an exercise routine throughout the pandemic? In the beginning I stayed active and danced at home most days. I was in great shape from teaching fitness classes. I kept teaching one weekly online class on a donation basis to keep morale up with my regular clients. In August I stopped to take…

Who Knew that Baking is Therapeutic?

Since the pandemic began I've noticed an upsurge in baking. Friends of mine who have never enjoyed time spent in the kitchen are now posting photos of their perfect sourdough bread on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Although I created my own sourdough starter last Christmas, I've failed to use it. It takes such a long…

Covid-19 Comes to County Cork

Are you prepared? Rumours have circulated all week, but the first case was confirmed in our small town yesterday. Yes, this is another post about the dreaded C word. It's on everyone's mind so there's no point pretending it isn't. Ireland still has relatively low numbers compared to other countries, but there is already community…

Reboot Required

How have you transitioned into the new decade? A friend recently sent me a message saying, "Hope the New Year is easing you in gently." It's a lovely sentiment. In reality I've found a big gap between where I'd like to be and where I actually am. Ease sounds appealing, although that's not what I'm…