HELLO
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a foreigner who lives in the UK for almost two decades already. I am married but have no kids. And before you ask, that was by choice, not a coincidence or any medical reasons.
I am generally happy, I have a good marriage, a good and high ranking job and I can honestly say that I am not missing much in my life… and yet! Not that long ago I hit the infamous 40.
And all of a sudden I realised that I have some new wrinkles, that my eyesight is getting worse..quickly, and that the time is not as kind to me as it used to be. I also lost a few people dear to me, and that put a completely different perspective on the “halfway there” age that I am in.
Of course, I am quite aware, I am not unique or alone in this, but it seems people don’t feel like sharing. Nobody seems to want to describe what it feels like, what it means for them and what to do with it. Hence here I am.
What you can expect
I can tell you that this blog is something I need. You can assume it is entirely selfish and serves me, however, if you find something interesting or something that resonates or helps you… Brilliant!
This blog will:
- Focus on things that baffle me, worry me, make me angry or sad.
- It will be honest and probably a bit cynical at times.
- I am sure to comment on work and related issues, office politics, rat race and alike
- Possibly something about relationships, all sorts… husband, family, friends and other people – now here is a subject long like a river
- I will mention health – but don’t worry I will not be preaching – I too like a glass of wine… or five
- I am likely to talk about home and everything connected to the subject including cleaning, animals, garden (that one not often -¦not my forte) and other things that may relate.
- I may mention a book or a film `I – especially if I find it particularly good.
You may agree with my views or you may not. Not a problem, as I said it is mainly for me so I won’t take it personally or get upset.
What it won’t be
- It will not be a blog about fashion, there is plenty of those around. I don’t think I need to tell you how to dress, you are grownup for God sake, you know what to do.
- I probably will stay away from makeup, not because I don’t like it, in fact, I love it, but because I’m no expert so not much added-value. I will place a disclaimer here, however … it is only probably, no promises.
- It will not be about children and how to deal with them, simply because I don’t have any and have little to no knowledge on the subject.
- I will try to stay away from politics. I think we all have enough of it by just watching the news.
- There will be no cooking recipes or “tips and tricks” on how to iron better – I don’t have time to be the domestic goddess, even though I would like to be one.
Now you know what to expect, and hopefully, you are still reading.
If so, here we go!