If you have been reading the blog regularly you'll know I have been having a bit of a rough time with anxiety and depression. I got a phonecall yesterday that might make things better. Back when I first saw Siobhan O'Farrell Nutriation at the beginning of the year she was concerned about how low in... Continue Reading →
Glorious Goodies at Glencar teaShed
Lucy and I were delighted to go along to lovely Leitrim today to try out the Afternoon Tea at Glencar teaSHED. I'm sure you all know by now that I'm a big fan of cake and as I've been on a healthy eating kick I haven't had any in ages so today was such a... Continue Reading →
Pencils and Pedals
Saturday, although it was a day of rushing and racing, was a really lovely day. Firstly I went to a drawing lesson. Kiera O'Toole, who is a very talented artist, invited me along to try my hand at drawing. To be honest I can just about draw the curtains so I was dubious. Kiera is... Continue Reading →
The NCT
Gilbert the car had the NCT (national car test today). I wrote this while I was waiting. The small room of doom, Stuffy and cramped. I say silent prayers to the angel of automobiles if there's such a thing. My heart thumps, hands shake as I try to concentrate on my book. I'm too early,... Continue Reading →
Dramatherapy
I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere. I finished my dramatherapy sessions today and it's been so helpful to me. I've had such a supportive therapist and it's really made me take a long, hard, look at myself and why I have been feeling the way I have recently and why it's happened to me... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness and Meditation
On Sunday I went along to a Mindfulness event hosted by Paddy Brosnan. Paddy is mindfulness teacher and inspirational speaker. I was lucky enough to be invited to attend and I thought I might learn something. Thankfully I didn't have a panic attack like I did in the previous mindfulness class I attended (not run... Continue Reading →