5 September 2023
News: Additions to the Family
Joyous news! My grandson Isaiah and his beautiful Amber’s daughter, Noa, and my great-grandson Glenn and his beautiful Elizabeth’s son, Octavius, were both born on August 23rd, in Australia. Welcome to our family, you beautiful precious souls. It’s amazing to realise that Octavius and Noa join 56 other beautiful souls who are my direct descendants. Blows my mind! 58 descendants – from me – a wonderful birthday present to think about as I’m celebrating my 76th birthday today!
But most amazing to me is the status of great-great-grandma that Octavius’s birth has bestowed on me. It’s amazing purely because the only credit due to me is that I am still breathing! It’s a great honour that has made me think about the birth of his great-Nana 60 years ago. Little did Ik now then that she was to be the first of many precious bundles of joy. Not just of one generation, the oldest of seven, but the oldest now of 58, of four generations!
Now I ponder a question you might be able to help me answer (PLEASE!) What IS the role of a great-great-grandmother? To be honest, I struggle to know what my role as a great-grandmothr is! It seems society has a role for grandmothers – but the role of the older generations isn’t so well defined.
Makes me think! What does all this mean? Does it actually mean anything? I would love to hear your thoughts.
More News: Drafting my Second Memoir
It’s only the first paragraph, but the next memoir is on its way! I’m excited. I’ve decided to write about my life in ways people have been telling me for years that they’d like me to share. I’ll be talking more about it in my Facebook Readers Group and asking for your opinions there. And there’ll be an opportunity for Beta readers. So if this interests you too, click the link and join me there.
Even More News: An Addict in the Family
Print copies of my memoir have arrived! If you’ve already reserved a copy, it will be in the mail this week. Or contact me to order directly.
Or you can buy from Amazon
Are you a procrastinator too?
I learned why procrastination happens, and why it’s time to address this habit when I read Nathan Lorenzen’s summary of SOLVING THE PROCRASTINATION PUZZLE by Timothy Pychyl. Nathan summarises this book, and many others, in his channel The Productivity Game.
I think you’ll enjoy the summary (or the book!) too – procrastination seems to be endemic to current life.
You’ll enjoy Phoebe Wilby’s post on this topic as well, I’m sure. Phoebe made me realise: I need a Round Tuit coin too!
Self Care Update
It really is amazing! When I challenge myself to do something different, I surprise myself how quickly a new habit is formed!
I’ve long known how my body will respond really well if I give it what it needs. It seems to be needing to go to the gym!
So regular gym visits have become entrenched in my self care routine. I can’t take all the credit – and I’m well aware of that! I am a social being and love hanging out with hubby and daughter, as well as the folk in the classes I attend.
First I go to the gym twice a week with hubby. I started with one class, now I do two. And I’ve increased the weights I use from 1kg to 3kgs! After class we go to the local cafe where we catch up with a friend or two, or just hang out together.
Three days a week I go with my youngest daughter to the gym for a sauna. I use some of the machines or weights there and we chat and catch up on what’s going on with each other.
Other days we walk – our neighbourhood is so friendly for walking – and now the weather’s more settled, gardening is on the agenda.
Exercise is just as important for my mental well being. I know I am more content within myself because of it. And physically I’m feeling better as well. I don’t always WANT to go, but I’ve been enough times to know now that when I do go, I’m really glad I did!
What are your favourite Self Care tips that give you lasting benefits ?
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