Comparing the life of a blogging friend from the Philippines, to my experience of life in the UK. Very different lives, both have positives, but one clearly wins on natural living and family connection.
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The BIG Question
It’s modern and filled with light. It’s on top of a hill with a fabulous view. It has eco heating and lighting and is self-sustaining. There is a balcony from the living room on the first floor. It has two master suites with walk in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms. Plants love it. There isContinueContinue reading “The BIG Question”
How
Before my friends panic, I wrote this years agoand have only now got round to tidying it up.HowHow has it come to this?How have I arrived in this place?A space where I’m scared to be myselfWhere I must hold backMainly because I knowThat no one is to blameOnly timeOnly youthOnly lack of understandingAnd trusting inContinueContinue reading “How”
In Your Footsteps
In Your FootstepsYou think I don’t want to follow themEverywhere they goTo be there when they laughSee them walking life’s highwaysHopeful – optimistic – youngYou think my heart beatsTo a different rhythmAnd my insides don’t crumbleAt the temporary lossAs they walk out the doorYou think I rest easilyWhile they feel their feet in lifeOr sitContinueContinue reading “In Your Footsteps”
Sit Down Before I Fall Down
You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? I admit I find this hard to imagine. I dream of a few things I would love to happen, but I can’t begin to imagine what it would feel like. I’ve been far from unlucky in my life, but I’ve never hadContinueContinue reading “Sit Down Before I Fall Down”
Not That I Can Think Of
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? I’ve mainly stopped activities and hobbies for a reason. Usually not good. With the last one I was lied to, made to feel a fool, and then the people that I thought the world of slipped up, as people who lieContinueContinue reading “Not That I Can Think Of”
Pardon
What’s your favorite candy? None. I’m a chocolate eater. Plus my dentist would have a fit and he’s a nice guy. You see, not eating candy can potentially save lives, he could have a fit and fall on his drill. I’m so thoughtful I surprise myself sometimes. He’s not over fond of the chocolate either,ContinueContinue reading “Pardon”
Boredom
Do you need a break? From what? When I was young I dreamed of wild adventures. Unfortunately the path of life wasn’t conducive to them. I’ve never had people around me who want adventures, although I know some people who put my life to shame when it comes to actually living. Circumstances have led toContinueContinue reading “Boredom”
Guide for Thinkers #2
Tell me what you want, what you really, really want.The Spice girls – wannabe Do you know? Has it ever felt important to you that you know? Not just what you want, but what you really, really, want? Or are you living your life via a compromise. ‘This’ll do’ is no way to live. ThisContinueContinue reading “Guide for Thinkers #2”
Complete Blank
The most important invention in your lifetime is… There have been many inventions during my lifetime but it’s hard to pick one thing that stands out. In fact I can’t. Life is a swings and roundabouts game, it’s very rare that something is good or bad, beneficial or annoying. As such I have mixed feelingsContinueContinue reading “Complete Blank”
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