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I was born in Ireland, the last of five children. I was the youngest by ten years.
A surprise or an afterthought!
By the time I was born, my parents were of an age when most couples had finished adding to their family. My older siblings had left home by the time I was nine years old, so I grew up almost an only child. Accompanying my parents in day to day life, and usually amongst adult company, made me view the world through adult eyes and I became mature for my young age. We lived in a close, rural community, about a mile from the largest town, and a stones throw from the sea. It was a safe, happy childhood, where I was free to roam and explore, as children should.
It nurtured in me, a love of the sea, the countryside and animals, which I have never lost. All of my life, animals have entered and departed.
However, my parents were strict in their religious beliefs, and my father wanted all of his children to have the education and opportunities he had not. By the time I reached my teens I felt stifled, and my father's hopes and ambitions for my future, were not mine.
I left for England to follow my dreams...
except that I didn't, and married very soon after, and had two children. I was very young and it was not to last.
I later married again, and together, we brought up my two children to become independant adults, making their own choices and mistakes along the way.
Life goes on, and one learns to ride the rollercoaster, griping tightly, with white knuckles showing.
Many years later, we made the decision to come to Ireland to live.
It was a decision we wish we had made sooner. It's good to be home.
I live about 45 minutes from my old hometown.
I live in the countryside, not far from a bustling town, and a stones throw from the sea.
A very scenic area, the views from my windows are spectacular and ever changing.
I have about an acre of garden, that will always be a work in progress!
The animals contine to enrich my life.
I currently have four cats that have chosen to live here.
They will be showcased in time!
So, now life is slower and calmer, and I intend to start seeing the world.
My husband has no interest in foreign travel, so I am happy to do so alone.
I have made a tentative start on my personal album page...
SUCCESS
Success is a journey of trials and beliefs,
Not measured in dollars but the length of your reach,
How far you will travel is not up to me,
Your dreams once unravelled, are your future to be.
Success is a discipline you must embrace,
To leave your mark on the human race,
For the road is rough, and the journey long,
And life can play a bitter song.
For life is a hard master, we do not deny,
The rewards are only for those that try
For those who don't, or won't or cheat,
A more cruel master you will not meet.
Your future is a choice, so make up your mind,
Time stands not still, for all mankind,
The passing moment, your jewel to treasure,
So live out your dreams, a life of pleasure.*
C. N. Audre Day
Normally a jeans and jumper sort of girl, this photo sort of surprised ME! Definitely one for the album. :-)
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Hi Mim and family, send you a basket of Easter Eggs to wish you 00000000 Happy Easter 00000000
hahaha! Yummmmm. I've eaten the lot! Thank you. :-)
A belated Happy Birthday to a sweet and cute gal. Cheers!!!
Aw, thank you. :-)
Happy Birthday dear Mim....big hugs ((())) Dorrise
Cheers Dorrise! Hope you had a ball for Christmas and new year. xxx
Happy Birthday Mim and happy travels in 2013 !
He had never been abroad until 2011!! I actually don't mind traveling solo. It's good to have a little space sometimes.
Clearly neither of them will be accompanying us on the Trans Siberian Express anytime soon :)
Happy birthday Mim have a wonderful day. Wal
Thank you Wal. It's been good so far and I am a night owl so the night is young...10.10pm
Poppy, just realized 'twas your birthday yesterday. Hope you had a great one.
It is still happening here! :-) Thank you kindly. :-))
Hello mim, just dropping by to wish you a very happy birthday. I hope you have a great day and a wonderful year to come. fergy.
Ah Dirty Old Town, that well known Irish ballad - written by a Scotsman about Salford! Still a beauty rhough. Engoy it.
Indeed Fergy. :-) One of my best party pieces.
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Mim! Greetings from a rather foggy north of England!
Thanks Rosata. :-) It has actually been a glorious day here. Crisp, very cold but beautiful sunshine.
That's the best at this time of year and for a birthday too! Enjoy yourself at the pub - sounds great!!! Lia
Wow,what a stunning pic, certainly one for the album...fabulous dress Mim. xx
Hi Poppy ive loved the journey through your home page! through your travels starting later on and seeingg all the trips youve since had and then your delicious curry sounds like my kind of curry as I dont really go for much in the way of curry but i do like your recipe sort which i used to make fairly often to your bring-tears-to-my-eyes cat accumulation page! what an amazing story about all of them - how amazing Toby survived!..anyway if you ever want a lovely trip around Morocco let me know too!