Happy Sunday, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and all is right with the world – apart from my slightly dodgy back! Whenever I forget my age, my body will soon remind me.
Firstly, thank you so much for all the messages about last week’s Sunday Thoughts. It’s one of the most commented-on blog posts that I’ve ever done. In a way, it’s nice to see that I’m not the only one who feels like a square peg in a round hole, but in another way, I feel bad for those who feel the same way that I do. It’s not a nice feeling.
This week is a much happier blog – phew, I can hear you all say! It’s lovely being with people who totally get you, and you don’t have to act in a certain way. If only every day was like that.
It was Lucy’s birthday this week, so I took her off to Drumhierny Wellbeing Sanctuary. I’ve written about it before, as it’s one of my favourite places. Although, I have to say, it’s not the same since Kathleen, who worked there, left. We were waiting quite a while to get through the gates, and again to get into the sanctuary, and it was lashing rain. But apart from that, it was lovely. I really do like being in a seaweed bath outside. It’s such a lovely way to relax.
Yesterday, I took Jono to Enniskillen for the Erne Model Railway exhibition. It’s something of a tradition these days, and we go every year. We also went to the Modeller’s Corner, which is a great model railway shop. Then I went to Iceland, and my freezer now has more than just a packet of peas and a bag of chips in it!
I was reflecting on my relationship with Lucy and Jono. I get on so well with both of them, and I love spending time with them. I really am so lucky. I know from experience that not all parents and children have good relationships.
In a way, it makes me a bit sad that I had such a challenging time with my mum, but you can’t change the past. You can learn from it, though. Right, enough of the dwelling!
On another note, I’m busy preparing for two charity fundraisers.
The first one is an art exhibition in SG Art Shop, Carraroe, Sligo (behind Feehily’s Florist). This one is in aid of Sligo Cancer Support Centre. The date has been brought forward, so I need to get all the paintings organised today and deliver them tomorrow.
The second one is a coffee morning for Havin’ a Laugh – the charity that helped me so much when I was in mental health therapy. I put a call out for raffle prizes, and I’ve been blown away by the support. I’ve done a video to mention all the prizes. It’s amazing, and I’m so grateful.
The coffee morning takes place on Wednesday, October 7th, from 9–11am at The Canopy Sligo, and The Brasserie Sligo are kindly sponsoring the tea and coffee. More updates to follow nearer the time.
I didn’t email any businesses looking for anything, because I know they are inundated with requests, and it’s not an easy time to run a business. So I’m very grateful to all who have been in contact with me.
I think that’s all my news for now. Thanks, as always, for reading. Wishing you a lovely week ahead.
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