I guess my reason for starting this blog is a mixture of all three. I'm not looking for a great following (which is just as well), but I've always found that sharing 'stuff' with friends (and anyone that will listen really) is helpful. It acts as a reminder of what's important and what's less important and will hopefully keep me on track with commitments that I've made along the way.
So, I'm going to give it a go, and I hope a few people will join me and share some of my experiences as I move through my 40s.
I thought I'd start with a 'Where am I now?' question. A kind of stocktake. Here goes...
I've been married for nearly 14 years, but have been with my husband since we were 17 (23 years!). We have two children under 10 - a boy and a girl. They are fantastic - apart from when they are fighting and haven't had enough sleep.
I'm a civil servant in London and work part time in a job which is pretty ok most of the time. I haven't yet found my true vocation in life - although it's not from want of trying.
I seem pretty healthy apart from excema which gets right on my nerves, especially when it goes red and puffy around my eyes and I look like I haven't slept for a week. I'm fairly fit, although this has gone down hill recently and my jeans are getting a bit snug
I love walking in mountains (despite being scared of dogs which can be a bit problematic) and reading. I'd secretly like to live by the sea. It makes me feel calm (not a quality I'm renowned for at home). I really really like travelling.
What else....I go to church a fair bit, and am studying a theology course.
I have a fantastically diverse group of friends who make me very happy. I'd like to see more of them and wish I didn't forget birthdays and could buy better presents.
My parents live locally, and have had some health issues so I constantly worry about them/feel guilty that I'm not doing enough.
So really I'm just a bog standard 40 year old. This is me... (the sun was in my eyes).
