My first blog post was in July 2008...

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Isn't it weird how life happens, changes ...seemingly by chance or happenstance; without warning, these things just creep upon you! Other things just change like at the ring of the doorbell, or the key in the lock, an unexpected letter on the doormat...

I have been revisiting blog-land recently, for several reasons;
for my work, to research the main changes that have taken place since I last blogged regularly;
for nostalgic reasons, my mother Moannie used to blog too, and many of our bloggy pals, overlapped; when Mum/Moannie died I lost heart in posting or writing anything.

And yet, Mum/Moanie's blog is still 'alive' and her friends still drop by and say Hi now and again. I am also reminded of the friends who are still here and others who frequent other platforms.
So much has changed both online and on the home front and yet, somethings remain the same.

I began this post by saying my first ever blog post was 8 July, 2008, in this same place, this space, which I was prompted to begin, as life was changing and I needed somewhere to be safe and alone but not by myself.

I was also becoming aware of changes within, midlife changes, approaching my 50th birthday and personal circumstance changes, and that which was unknown at that time, yet on the horizon and about to change the world as I knew it.

Now on this day 10 years later on the 'eve' of my 60th birthday and entering my 7th decade... Ouch!  sucking in my breath, that made my eyes water ... the difference is I'm ready for change, ready for the unexpected, because if the last 10 years didn't break me... then just bring it on!



Location: Carlisle, UK

Comments

  1. ADDY12:44 pm, June 22, 2018

    Hey. I wondered where you'd got to. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. I've just realised I've passed mine without realising! The old adage "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" and that is something I have personally experienced over the last ten years. You're still a spring chicken. In three years I face my 70th (even oucher!)

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  2. Saz3:47 pm, June 22, 2018

    HI Addy, long time no speak! Lovely to hear from you, I wondered if anyone still has their RSS feeds, or indeed if anyone is till around, you old faithful!!
    I've felt it was time to come back a while, or I felt a pull toward it, or just needed to talk, who knows, does it really matter?. Just lovely to be back. Chat soon Addy, my fellow 'survivor', you know what I mean! xx

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  3. Leslie:6:55 pm, June 23, 2018

    I've let my blog become stagnant, too cuz the changes I was going through were just too heavy to share. But 3 years past the "end" finds me more relaxed and raring to go. Going back to England and Wales with hopefully a couple days in Dublin and a visit in Devon and Chester. I have learned to enjoy traveling alone as It's easier to meet people and make new friends. Plus turning 70 a few months ago (ACK!!!) wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I feel physically and mentally the best I've felt in decades and love my life. Hope to make it up your way some day - I also miss seeing your mom's posts. 😎

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  4. Fi from Four Paws and Whiskers7:17 pm, June 23, 2018

    Good to hear from you :). I miss Moannie’s blog too.
    It’s been a long decade through my 50’s at the same stage as you were- but I’m glad i didn’t have a crystal ball and been overwhelmed at what was ahead.... still here and stronger.
    Here’s to your Sixties :) may you find contentment and new passions.

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  5. Suburbia8:50 pm, June 23, 2018

    Welcome back! And thank you for the inspiration x

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