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 →
Away with the fairies
Saturday was a busy day for me and I was anxious about it (no surprise there). There were two events I wanted to attended so I decided to try to brave it. The first one was Drummartin Country Market just outside Tubbercurry. This market is on every Saturday morning and this week was their 2nd... Continue Reading →
Ireland Before You Die
I'm delighted to have an article I wrote about Sligo featured on the very popular website Ireland Before You Die. You probably know from reading the blog that I'm passionate about Sligo and also very interested in tourism, in an ideal world I'd love to work in that kind of industry, for now though I'll... Continue Reading →