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Me...almost full circle.

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...

"An Tigín"...means Little House.

Mé Féin. 2010

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

Intro Updated Oct 12, 2011
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JessH May 16, 2012 at 1:32 AM Report Abuse

Hi Mim. Thanks for your comment on my homepage. Awwww, love your fur babies, especially little Toby's story is amazing! I also have my rescue cats' stories on my homepage (personal album). Greetings from the desert (would rather be in Ireland right now!) Jess
betska Apr 16, 2012 at 5:45 AM Report Abuse

...will send you a newsy email soon.....take care Betts xxx
travelinxs Mar 16, 2012 at 5:34 AM Report Abuse

Thanks Mim. Very kind my friend. Take care.
ray_d Jan 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM Report Abuse

A pleasant day for the pretty lady.
May it be perfect. :o)
SONG Jan 4, 2012 at 7:55 PM Report Abuse

Early iiiiiiii Birthday wishes iiiiiiii to a cool lady.
Kathy
tropicrd Jan 4, 2012 at 6:19 PM Report Abuse

Mim..wishing you the most wonderful birthday for the 9th Jan 2012.
Giant hugs (((((((((())))))))))
Dorrise
Adagio1 Dec 27, 2011 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

Happy new year to you Mim and all of yours feline and otherwise. Looking at the pathway to your house, we have an example of the same weed or is it a plant?? not into gardening!
chocolatecake Dec 18, 2011 at 7:36 PM Report Abuse

Hi Mim and family, an early wishes for A Merry X'mas and A Happy New Year x<<<<<<---XD Baa...Baa...Baa....from AsiaBarney
scarletf Dec 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM Report Abuse

Hello... I like your page and I love your page about cats. I love cats as well. You may also want check my cat's page on facebook. Her name is Bast, the Persian Cat. Have a great day!
mojopac Nov 17, 2011 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

My Jack Russel would love your cats Mim. She has a constant war with the neighbour's cat. In the evening the cat sprints across the road, marks our front lawn and annoys the ***e out of Jacquie. She in turn goes ballistic. The cat retreats to her post and they stare at each other for hours. Provides entertainment for us every night. The first thing Jacquie does when she walks, is of course mark the cat's front lawn and so it goes.