tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39845030588931453252024-03-02T17:46:37.276-08:00SadhbhersSadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-90464556676112140892022-04-22T01:25:00.001-07:002022-04-22T01:25:15.162-07:00Lost and found<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVzablTfSmcFsUBA4-4glQC1Mj1tbw81PQ7m0Y4eQ27zKm1uCBfAcHhyRefb0LruzZhQVUmc5IbxcaW6PQQC5VWHQ7qEJxOHO4QZcyQKQHngIhZMSrCy7p14Nn4uxA-Q9MvmsOGlqa65aZd6kYqTiLnq3Z6lkwGNEpXFuhJjGt1fFSdSAuKx-D5rh3w/s1800/EF8CEBC8-5CC5-44C1-A90A-0BF52FD922E8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVzablTfSmcFsUBA4-4glQC1Mj1tbw81PQ7m0Y4eQ27zKm1uCBfAcHhyRefb0LruzZhQVUmc5IbxcaW6PQQC5VWHQ7qEJxOHO4QZcyQKQHngIhZMSrCy7p14Nn4uxA-Q9MvmsOGlqa65aZd6kYqTiLnq3Z6lkwGNEpXFuhJjGt1fFSdSAuKx-D5rh3w/s16000/EF8CEBC8-5CC5-44C1-A90A-0BF52FD922E8.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At university, I put a lot of time and effort into study, swapping nights out for the library in the hopes of performing as best as I could in exams to achieve a much coveted first class honour in my degree. I couldn't stand the thought of achieving anything less, so I sacrificed a lot to compete with myself at the highest standard I could achieve, telling myself that as soon as it was over, there would be so much time to live the fullest life. Then, I could go wherever I wanted to go, and be whoever I wanted to be. Each year, I watched on as graduates collected their scrolls and lined up for pictures at UCC, telling myself that my graduation would make up for all of the hard work and any sacrifices I had to make along the way. I'd buy the dress, show my family around the place I had called home for four years, and celebrate with friends. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For me, graduating would just be the beginning of the rest of my life, and I was happy to wait until then to start living life to the full, at least for the sake of not letting myself down. Learning has always been a constant in my life. Something I could rely on for security when it seemed like everything else was uncertain, and I relied on it all through my schooling years as a crutch to get me through any difficult and lonely days. When it feels like the world is against you, all you have to do is open a book to shut everything and everyone else out. It's an all encompassing fight or flight tactic that allows you to do both at once. You can sit, solitary, and withstand whatever difficulties you're faced with, masked by a book.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I relied on this crutch through school, which I found to be a really lonely place, and through a toxic relationship that scarred my teenage years, only lifting my head from the books in my early twenties, when I became myself. The notion of 'becoming' yourself, is an interesting concept, but when I look back on my life, parts of me feel detached and I don't recognise the girl who felt so overwhelmed by life, hiding from challenges beyond her years behind a book. That's scary and exciting, relieving and disappointing, all at once. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCorQgNcSV11zG6_uoqUaDghCIxy3tBcCF0jHxCFFqJReWHGx_riAxXrlD1OD1MMjCGprC2ugseUfiP9B-lHSMu_0OyVstlS1Q_AaDu_bzxeMAFPVXVnW9KLwZ1dbPNAwnlQ6hXJ0Snwdpz6iEtTLDS8QMlaHX9EkXsRyijtZkf1Cjn73UCZ3GoEv01Q/s4032/IMG_1247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCorQgNcSV11zG6_uoqUaDghCIxy3tBcCF0jHxCFFqJReWHGx_riAxXrlD1OD1MMjCGprC2ugseUfiP9B-lHSMu_0OyVstlS1Q_AaDu_bzxeMAFPVXVnW9KLwZ1dbPNAwnlQ6hXJ0Snwdpz6iEtTLDS8QMlaHX9EkXsRyijtZkf1Cjn73UCZ3GoEv01Q/s16000/IMG_1247.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally figuring out who you are at the same time as a global pandemic is not easy - and I understand that so many more people faced challenges that extend far beyond anything of this nature. Just as I thought I was about to have the world, I was back in my childhood bedroom, which I had always vowed to leave, taking life day-by-day. I think the pandemic pushed me into a monotonous routine that I carried with me as restrictions eased and I moved out and on to Dublin. Wake up, work, lunch, work, workout, dinner, sleep, repeat. Reaching twenty-four sent me spiralling. Growing up, I had all of these grand plans on how I would live my life, but instead I had confined myself to the comforts of everyday life. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Looking back on the challenges I've faced during my short time on earth, I often tell myself, 'if I knew then what I know now, things would be different.' But approaching twenty-four, I could hear another voice. That girl at twelve, wishing for city life, at fifteen, wishing for change, and at nineteen wishing for travel, and I know I couldn't let her down. She couldn't bet on herself then, but I can bet on me now. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So I guess this is a long-winded way of saying I've moved! For the first time in my life, I have a great feeling that everything is going to work out just as it should. </div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;">Chat soon, </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; font-family: "eb garamond"; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; vertical-align: middle; width: 164px;" title="" /></a></p></div>Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0Zürich, Switzerland47.3768866 8.54169419.066652763821153 -26.614556 75.687120436178844 43.697944tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-81669286465549319362021-10-20T15:53:00.003-07:002021-10-20T15:54:53.624-07:00I moved! <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYHNIFRHE2x6L96uhLY3pxdeMsS2wgJXKMnMyNE6U8OZj2Ie4B10KTqTXCQyOH7nrc3weI6My5l3WbTD5p7SpUS9iA0MDYziUlL_CkkBO3bNmB8S2CjoLgSxi9lhfIJA22uAf7d0suA5c/s2048/IMG_6817.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYHNIFRHE2x6L96uhLY3pxdeMsS2wgJXKMnMyNE6U8OZj2Ie4B10KTqTXCQyOH7nrc3weI6My5l3WbTD5p7SpUS9iA0MDYziUlL_CkkBO3bNmB8S2CjoLgSxi9lhfIJA22uAf7d0suA5c/s16000/IMG_6817.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hello, I've missed you! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's been so long that I feel like I've almost forgotten how to write. Here's what you missed. </p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Life has been busy, as usual, which is a good complaint I guess. In June, I finished the PRII Diploma in PR, in July I started a new job and in September I finally made the move to the big smoke with Úna. I'm still finding my way around the city, so I'm yet to find my favourite coffee and brunch haunt, but it's still early days. It's exciting to be somewhere new, especially after spending so much time at home. </div><p></p><p>I'm booked and busy during the week, but I mostly spend my weekends exploring. I've also started reading and writing, and spending some quality time with myself again, which has been really good for the soul. I feel like this is the year I love myself unconditionally. Does that make me an adult? </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyKEKXEGvj5HsBJbre7gisTGT2KGKLs9l3R2q12b8Vm8fyeDL5ihT4MuS3IeITybqmkbcCB1wS9LVOacHJUuDlTw5UZBorEBUboehtX1-eMSeEhoa05vek-V-a99RiiWgolnCteMBGjvr/s2048/IMG_7185.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyKEKXEGvj5HsBJbre7gisTGT2KGKLs9l3R2q12b8Vm8fyeDL5ihT4MuS3IeITybqmkbcCB1wS9LVOacHJUuDlTw5UZBorEBUboehtX1-eMSeEhoa05vek-V-a99RiiWgolnCteMBGjvr/s16000/IMG_7185.jpg" /></a></p><p>So far, life in Dublin has been exciting (and expensive), but it's nice to step out of my comfort zone again. I'm still working from home, so I finally invested in a proper WFH setup over the weekend so I can remove my work life from the dining table. It's been revolutionary.</p><p>Some things here feel the same as home:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In a local park, the 'duck pond' consists of 95% seagulls and 5% ducks</li><li>Even if it takes a little bit of a walk, there is always time and space to find somewhere nice to sit outdoors</li><li>The people in my local Post Office are just as friendly as home</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>And some things feel different:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Baristas don't seem to enjoy small talk when you order a coffee</li><li>I spend too much money on coffee</li><li>I spend too much time trying to make small talk when I order coffee</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfVLdMLZ0FciFg2rXOiVTK6XrDtic2-OIBFyMdn2ZOwopBvCTPk66yYM-ZsOf-T1BzrbPQst-PM4DEcmVRskGeLnnxkrkye1jq00fOiCpgpUa7k_3D3xYtrDchVlILu0e2kJumWrQuvDd/s2048/IMG_6898.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfVLdMLZ0FciFg2rXOiVTK6XrDtic2-OIBFyMdn2ZOwopBvCTPk66yYM-ZsOf-T1BzrbPQst-PM4DEcmVRskGeLnnxkrkye1jq00fOiCpgpUa7k_3D3xYtrDchVlILu0e2kJumWrQuvDd/s16000/IMG_6898.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There's been lots on my mind lately that I'd like to share with you, so let's meet back here again soon.</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;">Chat soon, </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; font-family: "eb garamond"; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes the world feels like it's giving you 100 reasons to be sad, mad, confused, upset and more times all of the above, all at once. When it feels like that, I think it's important to remember that there are always (at least) 101 reasons to be happy. So I've put some of these together here for you, in one place, for when you need a reminder that life is more beautiful than it feels. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">___________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Hot chocolate (with miniature marshmallows)</li><li>Dogs wearing booties </li><li>Your first coffee in the morning</li><li>The stars on a clear night</li><li>People who post pictures of their pets on Instagram</li><li>People who post pictures of their dodgy Sunday dinner on Instagram</li><li>Swimming in the sea</li><li>Pancakes </li><li>The smell of a new book</li><li>Dancing with friends</li><li>Dancing on your own</li><li>A takeaway on a week night</li><li>The episode of Room to Improve with Daniel O'Donnell</li><li>Flowers </li><li>Singing in the car</li><li>Spiders that stay in one corner of your room and don't threaten to kill you</li><li>A smile from a stranger</li><li>Strawberries </li><li>Older people using social media</li><li>A good Spotify playlist</li><li>A walk in the sun</li><li>Long drives and 99s </li><li>Pizza</li><li>Days at the beach</li><li>The smell of the rain on a stormy day </li><li>Art</li><li>Your favourite song</li><li>Your favourite memory </li><li>Ben & Jerry's Caramel Chew Chew ice cream</li><li>Birds singing </li><li>The smell of Christmas trees </li><li>Sitting by the fire</li><li>Ireland's Fittest Family </li><li>When someone adds you to their private story </li><li>Bob's Burgers</li><li>Nutella</li><li>Art Galleries</li><li>Going for coffee</li><li>Brunch with your friends</li><li>Chocolate milkshakes </li><li>People who have millions of house plants</li><li>People who accidentally kill every plant they've ever owned</li><li>Cinema popcorn </li><li>A text from someone you miss</li><li>Successfully sneaking your own snacks into the cinema</li><li>The sound of the sea</li><li>A full moon </li><li>Waking up just before your alarm goes off</li><li>Going to bed without even setting an alarm in the first place</li><li>The Innocent Apple Juice </li><li>Farmers' Markets </li><li>Umbrellas on a rainy day</li><li>Your favourite jumper</li><li>Group chats with friends</li><li>Cats wearing apples as hats </li><li>Shrek 1 and 2</li><li>Croissants </li><li>Chain messages that older people send around</li><li>Movie nights</li><li>That one friend who also sends you the chain message</li><li>When someone sends you a funny meme because it reminded them of you</li><li>Buying a new book </li><li>Picnics</li><li>Window shopping </li><li>A freshly made bed</li><li>Meryl Streep </li><li>Sunrise</li><li>A grand ole stretch in the evenings </li><li>The Late Late Toy Show</li><li>Lidl chocolate chip cookies</li><li>The smell of freshly baked bread </li><li>Scones</li><li>Any movie with Meryl Streep </li><li>A new tube of toothpaste</li><li>Cheese </li><li>Spending time with family </li><li>Cooking something new</li><li>Lewis Capaldi interviews </li><li>New music from your favourite artist</li><li>When a friend sends you a song they think you'll like</li><li>An Post's free postcards during lockdown</li><li>Sunday mornings </li><li>Exciting and unexpected letter in the post </li><li>Getting tax back from Revenue at the end of the year</li><li>Staying up late chatting to friends</li><li>Summer </li><li>Tight hugs</li><li>Lavender scented candles </li><li>Putting on a new pair of pyjamas</li><li>Soup on a cold day</li><li>Dipping biscuits into a cup of tea</li><li>The colour yellow </li><li>Christmas decorations </li><li>Funny jokes</li><li>When your favourite song plays on the radio </li><li>Birthday cakes </li><li>Breakfast in bed </li><li>Old photographs</li><li>When your favourite book gets turned into a TV series or movie </li><li>Chocolate milk </li><li>Fluffy socks</li></ol><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy1BLr-uOhO7XuAPNHmBa1_mcgOCAKclGOOFv7JqIy6lCfAbgleidKvHLvNJaQTFPpSSmc98azFODyOggbItYOuAXtCtrNP8ui-IEmkF0pVxX4LcGv-41TLFMDY3IJC4ExO0tkQ4bJppO/s2048/IMG_4149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy1BLr-uOhO7XuAPNHmBa1_mcgOCAKclGOOFv7JqIy6lCfAbgleidKvHLvNJaQTFPpSSmc98azFODyOggbItYOuAXtCtrNP8ui-IEmkF0pVxX4LcGv-41TLFMDY3IJC4ExO0tkQ4bJppO/s16000/IMG_4149.jpg" /></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;">Chat soon, </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "EB Garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; font-family: "eb garamond"; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; vertical-align: middle; width: 164px;" title="" /></a></p></div></div><div><br /></div>Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-58910581601831136462020-12-06T03:32:00.000-08:002020-12-06T03:32:02.996-08:00Main Character<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3l3FGIzkPZPTJijPvXH-toXN8LImN-nfYaLcV0VmzV6WuNUGJgnHOhbdL_2p9I_cMiURAvMOSmJxNsVkDJ-jB8Lncp76Q1pGTrmVQiahJFpUYHvESCsouJI-P2hIakXuddfYvtXzMpI1Q/s2048/218AF256-ABB6-4966-AD27-84825A022EB2-7CA7778A-5584-4593-91E9-0650124AAE31.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1806" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3l3FGIzkPZPTJijPvXH-toXN8LImN-nfYaLcV0VmzV6WuNUGJgnHOhbdL_2p9I_cMiURAvMOSmJxNsVkDJ-jB8Lncp76Q1pGTrmVQiahJFpUYHvESCsouJI-P2hIakXuddfYvtXzMpI1Q/s16000/218AF256-ABB6-4966-AD27-84825A022EB2-7CA7778A-5584-4593-91E9-0650124AAE31.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">I am writing this to you from bed, all wrapped up in my favourite dressing gown and layers upon layers of blankets. My window is open, so I can hear the world move. The ferry's morning trip, neighbours strolling down the road and the birds chirping. It's Sunday morning, arguably one of the best times in the week. Monday fear hasn't quite kicked in, and the pressure of organising an exciting weekend has subsided, so I'm sitting here writing to you. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I saw an article recently, entitled 'How to Become the Main Character of you Life,' and I wondered what could go so badly wrong that we might feel the need to learn about how to become the centre of our own stories, as opposed to an accessory in someone else's. Regardless of how connected we are to the people in our lives, we all have our own book filled with memories - good, bad and indifferent - each playing an intrinsic role in making us who we are today, and shaping who we will be tomorrow.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqPCSuWyWEJEvjSKrPSOA3dXWCM176i5lWGKFsmZa-0vR148ZR9byP_lNtJnZeGm-iZj6cH2TLAEegvph5UV-JRxuBfKXdH8k2CKJF06B1wYg2W9l8_KBJl7iEvzrw1LULp0tw_BPikV1/s2048/AF48EDA4-DDFF-4C13-9C16-50EB019F7460-64492736-C4E2-4EDA-B29A-5DF2AE8E093D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqPCSuWyWEJEvjSKrPSOA3dXWCM176i5lWGKFsmZa-0vR148ZR9byP_lNtJnZeGm-iZj6cH2TLAEegvph5UV-JRxuBfKXdH8k2CKJF06B1wYg2W9l8_KBJl7iEvzrw1LULp0tw_BPikV1/s16000/AF48EDA4-DDFF-4C13-9C16-50EB019F7460-64492736-C4E2-4EDA-B29A-5DF2AE8E093D.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">I've been thinking about the concept of the 'main character' for a while, and I've come to the conclusion that the real question should not be centred on whether or not you are the protagonist of your own story. Instead, we should focus on the type of character we are, and the roles of other characters in our lives. Imagine your life, all wrapped up into one book. Who are you? Who do you want to be? What makes you <i>you</i>? If you dig deep enough, I'm sure you'll find that you're already the main character. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRwQ66w-cDwG1e2LpzrSa5cLsqmXVw1bLpdJFMFfKt6QUpyVebESJ2oP_hLGASu_dZMFCZu0Fwm6J-jjsII1ON-iHc_PwCO_YOM-en8XuhvyMG9Ya17g88LHFgY7DJojgDUiloniS-ELA/s2048/1182DDB9-D4FB-4CB1-860F-A311461CF1E8-A4E686A7-1D0B-4B6B-9DA0-06B211ABC3E8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRwQ66w-cDwG1e2LpzrSa5cLsqmXVw1bLpdJFMFfKt6QUpyVebESJ2oP_hLGASu_dZMFCZu0Fwm6J-jjsII1ON-iHc_PwCO_YOM-en8XuhvyMG9Ya17g88LHFgY7DJojgDUiloniS-ELA/s16000/1182DDB9-D4FB-4CB1-860F-A311461CF1E8-A4E686A7-1D0B-4B6B-9DA0-06B211ABC3E8.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jumper, Fashion Follows Vintage // Top, H&M // Hat, Zara // Jeans, COS // Boots, Dr Martens</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">So instead of worrying about being the protagonist, I think it's important to consider what type of character you are. What do you do every day to make the world a better place for yourself and the people around you? How have you changed the lives of the people you meet along the way? Are you proud of who you are, and are you excited about who you're going to be?</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Chat soon, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; vertical-align: middle; width: 164px;" title="" /></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-38896514011650151612020-09-13T08:30:00.004-07:002020-09-13T08:31:34.401-07:00Autumn<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhx_ITjZaNghEtn-yHN7xOsvDtM89fxhw2wwLNy8vm-cmrucdxU11mhCprJxfSEKcVI3dXRTRlqgYXmJ7I6dMXpBDFj100Tw_9AQHpcQc39REeUst4B49uYoYhXluSOjKxe2mM6eyU_FF/s2048/IMG_2023.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhx_ITjZaNghEtn-yHN7xOsvDtM89fxhw2wwLNy8vm-cmrucdxU11mhCprJxfSEKcVI3dXRTRlqgYXmJ7I6dMXpBDFj100Tw_9AQHpcQc39REeUst4B49uYoYhXluSOjKxe2mM6eyU_FF/w733-h976/IMG_2023.JPG" width="733" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I can't quite tell if Autumn is a truly underrated season, or if in fact, it is rated quite perfectly. It's filled with post-Summer disappointment, questionable weather, and the never-ending wait for Winter. It's soggy socks after a run, and umbrellas that blow away in the wind. It's too warm to light the fire, but too cold to leave the house without a jacket. Transition is always strangely uncomfortable. It's so easy to get caught up in all the anxieties that come with it, rather than just embracing the moment. Autumn can seem like the worst, but it's the best too. It's leaves falling from the trees, hot chocolate in the evening, your favourite woolly jumpers and fluffy socks, crisp air in the morning and cosy nights in. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think I'm becoming more comfortable with transitions, however uncomfortable they might be. Almost everything changes all the time. Whether that's seasons, jobs, people, places or everything in between. Knowing that nothing in life is ever static is scary, but also mildly comforting. Whatever you're feeling now will pass, just like it has before, regardless of whether it's good, bad or indifferent, just like the seasons. For every cold and lonely Winter, there's a warm exciting Summer. And for all the leaves that fall from the trees in Autumn, their replacements will be back again in Spring. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWuPiPxxoLppSm2kj85G4VO2ADk6Cg4QOAJPxtc27pb8aNnWIHI-fPHUv-c58jDf1Lk4_-w10n3k7kbHJxQsbHpKbI8byFYchVLdNGhskS03eLQxSq9C2U-TyZ6xaEks5fdq0E9N6KKkR/s2048/IMG_2024.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWuPiPxxoLppSm2kj85G4VO2ADk6Cg4QOAJPxtc27pb8aNnWIHI-fPHUv-c58jDf1Lk4_-w10n3k7kbHJxQsbHpKbI8byFYchVLdNGhskS03eLQxSq9C2U-TyZ6xaEks5fdq0E9N6KKkR/w733-h976/IMG_2024.JPG" width="733" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">Since finishing college, life seems to be moving at a faster than average pace. I'm never exactly sure of what I'm doing, if I'm making the right decisions or what direction I'm trying to take my life in. Sometimes it seems like everyone has everything together except for you. Like everyone has some sort of five-year masterplan, carefully mapped, detailing the intricacies of life, and how to curate the perfect lifestyle. But regardless of plans, life is never going to be perfect, and that's okay. Everything changes. I think learning to adapt to these changes helps us learn to be happy with every Autumn that inevitably comes around.</p><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;">Chat soon,</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><span id="goog_1348465057"></span><span id="goog_1348465058"></span><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; vertical-align: middle; width: 164px;" title="" /></a></div>Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-53039447190922289212020-08-11T11:19:00.006-07:002020-08-11T11:31:55.461-07:00Notes on Happiness<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKa0_gHbjIvSkkhIDke4GpPg-YPtz4o6bY10vD-eD1rnk4jh43m7ft8ZIZClclgzlGAjHDZht4oyK7R9a5jl2MaEO4E-IByqryDithUl4Z9fLX_oYRzSsP_9HL9sYqP8FDdnGPNWB_2nL/s2048/0F80F80E-6142-4B14-8F0D-85928A0B4490-2A5CFFEF-9F55-46C9-BCE5-AB65B969268E.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="1563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKa0_gHbjIvSkkhIDke4GpPg-YPtz4o6bY10vD-eD1rnk4jh43m7ft8ZIZClclgzlGAjHDZht4oyK7R9a5jl2MaEO4E-IByqryDithUl4Z9fLX_oYRzSsP_9HL9sYqP8FDdnGPNWB_2nL/w1173-h1563/0F80F80E-6142-4B14-8F0D-85928A0B4490-2A5CFFEF-9F55-46C9-BCE5-AB65B969268E.JPG" width="1173" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I read a quote earlier today that made me think about how I share and celebrate my life. The good, the bad and the indifferent. It read "document the moments you feel most in love with yourself - what you're wearing, who you're around, what you're doing. Recreate and repeat." It reminded me of this small corner of the internet. I like to come here to share a little bit of what I'm going through. It's a piece of me, what I'm learning and how my life is changing every day. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSXnxSolNEXaA_KBvdsvdpzXNjKZyVowfyiB7ODEpk7jbRsJ69mHed-_LCeQCZLa-KxnFV4RIKJsqyrynsSgk9yqiHTy2wne9SZR7x5w-G2xX3elhtZLeig64ObyjfWqpPiNcRu20QMu9Q/s1101/B77BF714-D2BD-4EC9-A289-6B443403D762.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="828" height="1563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSXnxSolNEXaA_KBvdsvdpzXNjKZyVowfyiB7ODEpk7jbRsJ69mHed-_LCeQCZLa-KxnFV4RIKJsqyrynsSgk9yqiHTy2wne9SZR7x5w-G2xX3elhtZLeig64ObyjfWqpPiNcRu20QMu9Q/w1174-h1563/B77BF714-D2BD-4EC9-A289-6B443403D762.JPG" width="1174" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mostly, when I feel like I've learnt something, there's been some drastic change in my life, or a major obstacle I've had to overcome. I've worked hard for something, and I've reaped the rewards. That's when I have the greatest or most exciting story to share. It's kind of like writing a short story in primary school. There must be a beginning, a middle and an end, and somewhere in between all that there has to be a major climax, where the main character has to make some sort of life altering decision. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4he4CgQGSRrWk8f3t_JjzbLc1W3WDef2rsor2pTgeqaBzx5Gf8SJrBqsyVHaaQ4AZWAZEgc_CHrk6mYPZaAXD2yQ7vadsWz9fsKuz8mIv2WfWVEjiaQi4PLDF0zlO18Q1XALBkWV9Onl/s2048/C8CA30C2-E1F2-47FD-A879-EF0C4F004D8B-E22A0628-0049-4062-B33A-5F322F457EDA.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="1250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4he4CgQGSRrWk8f3t_JjzbLc1W3WDef2rsor2pTgeqaBzx5Gf8SJrBqsyVHaaQ4AZWAZEgc_CHrk6mYPZaAXD2yQ7vadsWz9fsKuz8mIv2WfWVEjiaQi4PLDF0zlO18Q1XALBkWV9Onl/w938-h1250/C8CA30C2-E1F2-47FD-A879-EF0C4F004D8B-E22A0628-0049-4062-B33A-5F322F457EDA.JPG" width="938" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jumper<i>, Daisy Street // </i>Jeans<i>, H&M // </i>Converse<i>, ASOS // </i>Sunglasses<i>, RayBan</i><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">There's a formula to most things we write and most stories we share. It's usually good, then it's bad, and then it's good again (and then the teacher marks in that you've overused the word 'then'). Lately I haven't had any major life changing stories or moments of major decision making, so I guess that explains, in part, why I seem to have disappeared. For a moment, everything just feels calm. I'm so content with where I am and how I'm spending my time. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, everything feels like it's falling into place. I think that deserves documenting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;">Chat soon,</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><span id="goog_1348465057"></span><span id="goog_1348465058"></span><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; vertical-align: middle; width: 164px;" title="" /></a></div>Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-47385628957984138282020-06-16T12:21:00.009-07:002020-06-16T12:26:47.053-07:00It's the little things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZ66AGW6_StHvcBS7asW09trSt4Gkctf9kT8ErB9G5LD8L5KK-Nn31tBg7J4k9LvH4koxE1cI2vq2oBufuSUW5XW3YW10FBCC_o6YHh6omIu2CmoNbxZbb_8zx7Sho3MWxgkEys6h-cx2/s4096/8C1909DE-125B-4CEA-8B62-0BB68DEBBAAD-E3DCA44C-C936-4647-A61D-E93865A968A4.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="4096" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZ66AGW6_StHvcBS7asW09trSt4Gkctf9kT8ErB9G5LD8L5KK-Nn31tBg7J4k9LvH4koxE1cI2vq2oBufuSUW5XW3YW10FBCC_o6YHh6omIu2CmoNbxZbb_8zx7Sho3MWxgkEys6h-cx2/d/8C1909DE-125B-4CEA-8B62-0BB68DEBBAAD-E3DCA44C-C936-4647-A61D-E93865A968A4.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maybe it's the weather, or maybe it's just all this time cooped up at home, but the past few months have really forced me to take a step back and re-evaluate almost everything in my life. I don't remember when last I had this much time to <i>think</i>, and I can't tell whether that's a good thing or not. I've quickly learnt that having all this time is only really great if you know what to do with it, or more specifically what not to do.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG37-O-INef2ejE2EaLohrx_1HWy3Dsj1bZ5YPo0lNoe4Pkw-kFFD4QqFVcX_1nco7OVyBkH5ikl6CUIXupul89XeIq500ZCn6T6CtEeUfA-9L028y0KSbZhZsOdteun-PvMtLlkE7kmmM/s5184/E309F826-246F-4D4D-8D77-CE2784F60F76-2F1DE67A-2B6D-43E6-BB5B-BA4C509689A7.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG37-O-INef2ejE2EaLohrx_1HWy3Dsj1bZ5YPo0lNoe4Pkw-kFFD4QqFVcX_1nco7OVyBkH5ikl6CUIXupul89XeIq500ZCn6T6CtEeUfA-9L028y0KSbZhZsOdteun-PvMtLlkE7kmmM/d/E309F826-246F-4D4D-8D77-CE2784F60F76-2F1DE67A-2B6D-43E6-BB5B-BA4C509689A7.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_LFzQOWN8UY36Qs2R20Tz1_B6wfny86xONMUJophVdUC2P-TPrJ3zAZGkfipDT8TrnBRsh8c_kZnSEwjBOkEGn90HtMtILK_vfY5DFJZD6hzJlKP17aPfTwVIOnraw1W6faFwr0a70Xt/s5184/147763BA-6C19-48F8-BA70-F817772AC313-0F1D5049-C18B-4D53-ABDB-17528A0C0FBB.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_LFzQOWN8UY36Qs2R20Tz1_B6wfny86xONMUJophVdUC2P-TPrJ3zAZGkfipDT8TrnBRsh8c_kZnSEwjBOkEGn90HtMtILK_vfY5DFJZD6hzJlKP17aPfTwVIOnraw1W6faFwr0a70Xt/d/147763BA-6C19-48F8-BA70-F817772AC313-0F1D5049-C18B-4D53-ABDB-17528A0C0FBB.JPG" /><br /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All that aside, the uncertainty of life in Ireland, or anywhere in the world right now, doesn't quite help anyone make the best decisions about what to do with their time, especially when 'normal' doesn't even seem to be on the horizon. Having just finished final year of college, I'm feeling somewhat at a loss with what to do with myself. I've tried filling my days with just about everything, the good, the bad and the in between. I've spent days watching Netflix and painting, baking and running, walking and swimming, writing and reading, but nothing quite fills the void of what my Summer should be like, or what it would have been like without Covid-19. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInmKZLtUNRp0McVkbhZGQAdDPt4x6mSMdKWVqqwDXFg8iDRhGtaafqoB1nZ5jPooCvFZMlr5uK0omHu4NLRYrGjVEWOzbU02LHQSekoS9TeQxB6k2qUemXD9WgfCiHvY8weHbBxHw0Iqw/s5184/4D5E24AB-3469-4F2E-BFC4-E768A7B01C08-70FE7913-3474-4E06-8791-C218A57D82FD.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInmKZLtUNRp0McVkbhZGQAdDPt4x6mSMdKWVqqwDXFg8iDRhGtaafqoB1nZ5jPooCvFZMlr5uK0omHu4NLRYrGjVEWOzbU02LHQSekoS9TeQxB6k2qUemXD9WgfCiHvY8weHbBxHw0Iqw/d/4D5E24AB-3469-4F2E-BFC4-E768A7B01C08-70FE7913-3474-4E06-8791-C218A57D82FD.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNuCTMzRn5pO2P7XU-SxAczB3D3Pkbdmiyn3kAOJvHW2g_5M4PPBZqarvxbOD0D-w7_g3yak2mGvs3ASX5T8RSrjZhrADBuqmzNjlHNsKY_6O9LrjTChjCsJgLD7Mfz5VtGew84ZCPntH/s5184/B9E656A4-EC33-41B0-9655-27DE3D0AA51B-75CC231D-8E2B-4B04-A902-3BC80D8C723A.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNuCTMzRn5pO2P7XU-SxAczB3D3Pkbdmiyn3kAOJvHW2g_5M4PPBZqarvxbOD0D-w7_g3yak2mGvs3ASX5T8RSrjZhrADBuqmzNjlHNsKY_6O9LrjTChjCsJgLD7Mfz5VtGew84ZCPntH/d/B9E656A4-EC33-41B0-9655-27DE3D0AA51B-75CC231D-8E2B-4B04-A902-3BC80D8C723A.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite my inability to put any sort of structure on my life, or my time, I've learnt that finding happiness in the mundane doesn't really depend on your productivity or what you have to show for yourself at the end of the day, but instead it's all around us, in the little things. When it feels like there's no hope at all, it's nice to find joy in life's normalities. A Zoom call with your friends, writing letters, taking pictures, a mug of hot chocolate after a long day, a cold swim. Sometimes life, even at its most banal, can be so beautiful if we just take a step back and allow ourselves to appreciate all the ordinary things we do.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Yj57WWndUYfjT2u0P9PrwPv4yIt5S7nE9C076q3bg49gbsLAvkNpJemmxpNpJlfcKhI7TcWmk5TiC7xxB9fCzwz2E5mv048sbl7J2KUX9MU2lKUy1YnflaDOvFsUnd15g9DnKZ8B0Z5-/s4567/B99B98DB-6835-4F41-87F5-ECBD161DDF33-5B27DF11-EFA3-4A5D-B47A-918C2857C187.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Yj57WWndUYfjT2u0P9PrwPv4yIt5S7nE9C076q3bg49gbsLAvkNpJemmxpNpJlfcKhI7TcWmk5TiC7xxB9fCzwz2E5mv048sbl7J2KUX9MU2lKUy1YnflaDOvFsUnd15g9DnKZ8B0Z5-/d/B99B98DB-6835-4F41-87F5-ECBD161DDF33-5B27DF11-EFA3-4A5D-B47A-918C2857C187.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I guess the biggest thing I've learnt during isolation is that happiness is more than the big moments. It's not the graduations or the birthday parties, or the new jobs and noteworthy achievements. It's the smile from your neighbours when you pass them on the road, your sister buying you your favourite ice cream, or a chat with your friends. When you learn to find happiness in all the ordinary things that make life extraordinary, everything feels a little better.</div><div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;">Chat soon,</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "eb garamond"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="color: #777777; max-width: 100%; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;"><span id="goog_1348465057"></span><span id="goog_1348465058"></span><img alt="Sadhbh" border="0" class="fp" src="https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/op/font-preview/2787124/1/14?2&s=%7B%22size%22%3A144%2C%22text%22%3A%22Sadhbh%22%2C%22retina%22%3Atrue%7D" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(80, 78, 75); color: #504e4b; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 73px; left: auto; margin: 5px 0px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px; position: static; top: auto; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s; vertical-align: middle; width: 164px;" title="" /></a></div>Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-75350762264939636942020-05-15T07:23:00.000-07:002020-05-15T07:23:19.943-07:00Onwards and Upwards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqAMxonefuN2O9AIRXOcNSy5jJFmPVLUTOpShKjYnS41dNLUhabsFl7yIgEDuYMa8KJVSGEh4DlRkCF8lUFTk1J8bUzbslCNL0kQ5mPRIW4yK1iBjTwnYPqHGnChFKZZupEjJipj_lZRA/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1732" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqAMxonefuN2O9AIRXOcNSy5jJFmPVLUTOpShKjYnS41dNLUhabsFl7yIgEDuYMa8KJVSGEh4DlRkCF8lUFTk1J8bUzbslCNL0kQ5mPRIW4yK1iBjTwnYPqHGnChFKZZupEjJipj_lZRA/d/82A12D9C-16B8-4AD3-935D-5FDD9F1074E4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I can't believe that it's already the Summer. While January feels like yesterday, last Summer seems like an age ago; a whole other lifetime. It's funny how much life can change in a year, and how much you can change with it too. Last Friday, I finished my final year of college from home. It's so insane to imagine that just four years ago, I was writing about the beginning of this journey and settling into my new home, Cork City. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm always commended on social media for sharing my real life with all of you, whenever I do, the nitty gritty and all included. I love that you can all relate to so many aspects of my life, and that my accounts of life can help some of you in so many different ways. It's funny how powerful words can be sometimes, and how we can use them for making either a positive or negative impact on the world. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz2nZd0SYtxgx_61Iv_Eo2dVpedQSQz_gJGa_Ot9zUBNDoBLmqmNphOa8lWiibsa6xa3mc6z65hdAgwCoJ1fnA-hlkneuCZbLi-_cnFOot5LFracYUd4dJ9DoV1U2Q7Z8f-AssByy1APp/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1732" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz2nZd0SYtxgx_61Iv_Eo2dVpedQSQz_gJGa_Ot9zUBNDoBLmqmNphOa8lWiibsa6xa3mc6z65hdAgwCoJ1fnA-hlkneuCZbLi-_cnFOot5LFracYUd4dJ9DoV1U2Q7Z8f-AssByy1APp/d/AD3A209F-A1FA-41BD-BE54-D5763E72D0A5.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With Leaving Cert students preparing for life after school, and life in college, I'm reminded of my transition from school to college, and I wonder if it would have been any easier if I had heard of other people's experiences with settling into a new life. I'd be lying if I told you that I loved school, or even enjoyed it. Sure, I love learning. I'm curious and inquisitive, but to say that I felt like I didn't fit in would be an understatement. And while most of us rarely talk about feelings like these, I'm sure a lot of you have probably felt the same, or maybe you're even feeling this way now. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I vividly remember explaining this situation to one of the teachers in my school. Life isn't easy when you feel like there's nowhere that you really 'belong'. Their suggestion was that I put a course in UL as my first choice on my CAO, to get a little further away from home. It's disheartening at just 17 or 18 for someone to suggest that the only way you'd fit in would be by uprooting your life to somewhere further away than you had hoped. I think about this encounter sometimes, and I'm so grateful that I didn't choose my college course based on this advice. The truth is, sometimes you're just not going to fit in, regardless of where you are. But the likelihood of this reoccurring in a college of more than 21,000 students is a lot smaller that the same odds in a small, rural school. My dad often reminded me of this, and I'm glad he did. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9r5zmAe5GRIhZ1Ghidw1YtAuHM7PDNorf_Q0LDSt3gZ-xsfBpus48TccbSKDamNd1K8J2Wunq3VTo6abmU0hMReuujNRdYEJ1E9MqCPXzMZhrofcWz7pVcpx3YYQI_7RLATFGdLP2Q2S/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9r5zmAe5GRIhZ1Ghidw1YtAuHM7PDNorf_Q0LDSt3gZ-xsfBpus48TccbSKDamNd1K8J2Wunq3VTo6abmU0hMReuujNRdYEJ1E9MqCPXzMZhrofcWz7pVcpx3YYQI_7RLATFGdLP2Q2S/d/8D0003B8-DA38-47E6-8DC7-7F7FD03C09E2.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that all these problems are 'you' problems when you're young, and I often worried about what college life would look like for me. When I look back at it now, it's funny to imagine that this time of my life, probably the best period of my life, was something that I spent so much time worrying about. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you don't need to move away to move on to better things. Be the person you want to be, love who you are, and never change for anyone. 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I'd be lying if I said 2020 wasn't trying to do me dirty. It's funny how life can be so utterly chaotic yet so calm at the same time. Sometimes it feels like I'm living in the centre of a hurricane. While chaos engulfs everything around me, all I can do is just sit back and watch it happen. Any sudden moves will just send me flying into the storm. So life happens at a snail's pace for a little while instead, and I guess that's okay if it means that all the chaos will stop for a little while.</div>
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I've always felt a deep uncertainty about what I'm doing with my life, my time and my energy, and it's safe to say that the impact of Covid-19 has well and truly exasperated this feeling. It's a strange time to be preparing for life after college. Without any foolproof plans or graduate jobs lined up, if feels like the next leg of my journey is going to be even more tumultuous than the last. But that's okay, I guess. Life wouldn't really be exciting if it was easy or predictable.</div>
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I'd be lying if I said I wasn't struggling lately with processing all this change, but I guess that's a fair response to life right now. I've been trying everything and anything to stay as positive as possible: running; writing, playing music, swimming, you name it. It's disheartening to see so many posts on social media about how these things are going to significantly improve your mindset, but the truth is, life just isn't that simple. While there's lots of tools that help weather the storm, they can't quite make the storm itself disappear.<br />
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Regardless of all the uncertainty, the isolation and the endless days spent at home, life goes on, but just a little differently than before. It's reassuring to know that we're pretty much all in the same position. Wondering when all this madness will end, and what life will look like when it does. While I'd usually be the first to complain about a mountain of college work, in a way I'm thankful for the distraction it provides, if it means that I'm spending less time thinking about the situation we're in now.</div>
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I never quite know what to think of International Women's Day as it rolls around each year. As a woman and a feminist, I'd like to think that there's not really any particular need for a specific day to promote gender equality. Sometimes I wonder if it's counterproductive to dedicate a day to pointing out the inequalities that exist, when what we really want is to feel equal. But the truth is, life as a woman, both naturally and sometimes unfairly, is very different to that of the life of a man, so I know that this day holds significance that extends far beyond my understanding.</div>
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As a middle class, white female living in the developed world, I understand that the inequalities that I face on almost a daily basis are minor compared to that of many women across the globe. It's disconcerting to read about the challenges they face, and often makes me reconsider the extent to which the issues that I'm faced with on the basis of my gender really matter. When we think about those worse off than us, it it can seem like our problems are not worthy of any discussion.</div>
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Despite this, if we don't try to raise awareness of the issues we face, change will never occur. So for the sake of ourselves, our mothers, our sisters and our friends, it's important to shed light on some of the challenges we are expected to overcome as women, in order to hold people accountable for their actions.</div>
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It scares me that my gender impacts almost everything I do. When I'm spending long hours in the library, I have to consider the consequences of walking home alone in the dark. When I'm out with my friends, I am aware that it's likely that someone will assume they have the right to disrespect my personal space. When I go for drinks, I have to be cautious not to leave mine unattended. When I apply for a job, I have to consider the impact of competing with male counterparts for the position. When I drive, I am aware that many will assume I'm incompetent on the basis of my gender, regardless of my ability and despite the fact that we all had to pass the same test to get the same licence.</div>
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It's disappointing that so many of the scenarios that we, as women, have to navigate through everyday are dictated by our gender and the assumptions people make on its basis. What's more frustrating is that many of these problems are beyond the remit of our control. Until society at large is held responsible for these inequalities, it's unlikely that any real change will occur.</div>
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As well as holding each other accountable for the actions of society at large, we as women, and Irish women in particular, have to learn how to celebrate ourselves and our peers. When I think of our inability to support one another, I am reminded how the phrase "she loves herself," is commonly used as an insult. It's disheartening that we frame any form of self-love so negatively. </div>
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So on this International Women's Day, I challenge you to make an effort to hold your peers accountable for their actions and their words. Use your words to build women up instead of tearing them down, and find it within yourself to realise how intelligent, interesting and amazing you really are.</div>
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Spring is probably my favourite Season. Flowers begin to grow and bloom again, the evenings are bright and the rainy days seem few and far between. Winter is finally over, and with that it feels like the New Year really is in full swing. With each Spring, I somewhat subconsciously attempt to Spring Clean my life. The January Blues seem to leave as quickly as they arrived to begin with, and I find myself reevaluating every aspect of my life.</div>
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It's no secret that I hate cleaning. My room is usually a mess, I hate doing the washing up, and more often than not I forget to do my laundry too. My surroundings typically mirror my life, which is mostly just very messy. Usually I'm pretty okay with that. I like things to be wild and wonderful and everything in between, and with that comes a certain level of untidiness. But when Spring rolls around each year, I always find myself trying to clean things up again.</div>
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We can all get a little bit lazy, and let life get a little bit too messy sometimes, but it's important to remember that every mess we make has to be cleaned up at some point. I've pulled a complete Marie Kondo on my mind, my life and my space, keeping only the things that 'Spark Joy.' In the words of the cleaning goddess herself, "the best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't."<br />
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Spring is a reminder that life is always changing. After darkness, there is always light, and with every death, there is rebirth. Regardless of what time of the year it is, and regardless of the highs and lows we experience, there is always room for a Spring Clean.<br />
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With the end of each year comes my annual predictable, somewhat nostalgic and reflective blog post. Each New Year brings with it the promise of change; the hopes for something bigger and better, and of course happiness. A lot of us will set New Year's Resolutions to guide us along the way, while others simply won't, knowing that these often only last for a few weeks.<br />
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Despite the notion that resolutions are difficult to follow, I'd like to think that I've held mine close to my heart this year, and that I am somewhat more balanced and happier now than I was the year before. Having goals throughout the year humbled during my highest highs, and helped me brave the lowest lows too.<br />
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When you're still in college, sticking to resolutions can be relatively easy. For me, each week has been somewhat similar this year. For the first half of the year I worked as a PR Assistant, with a mostly 9:00am - 5:30pm job, during the Summer I worked the same Summer jobs as I always do, and now I'm back in college, with a similar study routine to my first two years here in UCC. A lot of my year has been predictable, which has meant that setting and sticking to goals wasn't a huge challenge.<br />
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2020, however, will be one full of change. I will (hopefully) be graduating from UCC, taking a step into the real working world. It seems daunting to imagine that I'll be starting out from scratch again; living somewhere new, with a new job (all going well). I've got a lot to figure out in the New Year, so my resolutions won't be quite as extensive as they have been in the past. Instead, I've opted for a short but sweet goal; to be the healthiest and happiest version of myself.<br />
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Just like that, a Summer of ups and downs, adventures and experiences, and spending time with some of the most important people in my life has come to an end, and here I am, landed back in my college accommodation in Cork City. This will be my fourth and final year here in UCC, and it's so strange to think that I'll soon be fleeing this place I've learned to call home over the past few years.</div>
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Alongside the stress of final year, I've learnt, also comes the stress of figuring out "what's next?". What do I want to do with my life? Where do I want to go? What job would I like? What makes me happiest? These are just a few of the questions that I face every day, from almost every adult in my life, and also some of the questions I find most difficult to answer. It's as though my life has suddenly opened itself up for me to write my own story, but I'm experiencing some kind of writer's block.</div>
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It's not that I haven't been trying to find an answer; trust me, I have. I've tried making careers appointments, filling out online quizzes, researching graduate programmes and even asking the people that know me best what they think I should do next. The issue is, that unlike the rest of my life so far, my next steps won't involve any specific 'formula' for success like my previous had, and so I'm somewhat stumped. </div>
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At a recent careers appointment here in UCC, my advisor tasked me with a few interesting questions. "What are you best at doing? What do you like the most?" and "What do you wish you were better at?", to name a few. I've been struggling to answer these ever since. It's as though suddenly I've forgotten these fundamental facts about myself, and I'm going to have to phone a friend.</div>
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But that's not exactly an option in real life, is it? If you lose yourself along the way, you can't just ask someone else to find 'you' again. So here I am, trying to figure it out for myself. I've returned to some of my favourite hobbies and activities in a bid to figure out who I really am, and what makes me 'tick.' I visit art galleries more frequently, take myself for coffee dates, dance to favourite music, and try to stay in touch with friends.</div>
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Despite all these efforts, however big or small they might seem, most questions remain unanswered, and I guess that's okay right now. Sometimes it can feel like you're the only person who hasn't quite 'figured it out,' and that's alright. These things just take time, so in the meantime I'm going to dedicate my time to finding myself, doing the things that I enjoy the most, and spending time with my favourite people. </div>
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Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-81691130073817561342019-08-16T07:11:00.000-07:002019-08-16T07:11:00.575-07:00Long time no see<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday (or whatever day it is that you find yourself reading this)! I can't believe that the Summer is already coming to an end. To say that the past few months have been busy for me would be quite the understatement. Nonetheless, I'm excited to settle back in to the routine that comes with college and city life this September. </div>
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While my Summer has been undoubtedly hectic, it's probably been my best so far (somewhat explaining my absence here on www.sadhbhers.ie). I've spent a lot of the Summer working hard, as per usual, but a lot more taking time to do things I enjoy. I've taken on new projects, returned to old favourites, spent time with the people I love and visited some of the places I love too. I've laughed and I've cried, I've danced and I've overslept, but most importantly I took some time out to take care of myself. </div>
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Upon returning from Canada, I was met with a lot of familiar faces feeling somewhat sorry for my decision to cut my trip short. Heck, even now neighbours and friends continue to feel sorry for me! But the truth it, I've never been happier to be home. I don't regret going, and I don't regret leaving either. This Summer has been what I needed; not a push in the right direction, but a shove. So, after a great time off, I've never felt so ready for final year. </div>
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Hello friends! It's safe to say that I've happily found my feet here at home again following my short (but sweet) trip to Canada. Aside from the many questions that I'm still receiving about my Canadian adventure, my somewhat normal life here in West Cork has resumed, and I am having a great Summer. That said, it would be a lie if I said it hasn't been without its own set of ups and downs, but thankfully as I'm getting older I'm learning how to manage my life in the best way possible.</div>
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I read a quote recently that's really stuck with me; "true self care is not salt baths and chocolate cakes, it is making the choice to build a life that you don't need to regularly escape from." This really made me think about the things I do to support myself every day. It's taken me a while to find what makes me truly the happiest, so I've decided to share some of my self care tips with you all, in the hopes that you might find what works for you too.</div>
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Find a form of exercise that you love, commit to it and enjoy it. A healthy body is a healthy mind. Look after yourself. I've tried a lot of different forms of exercise over the past few years; running, spinning and circuit training to name a few, but at the moment outdoor swimming is what I love the most, so I try to fit a swim into my day whenever I can. </div>
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Take a break from social media every now and again. Avoid obsessing over people you do and don't know. Don't allow yourself to watch everyone's every move, and don't believe that everything you see is real. Unfollow accounts that don't enhance your life in some way. </div>
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Reach out to your friends and family when you're feeling low, or when you think they might need a friend. Be there for yourself and for the people you love, and allow them to be there for you too. </div>
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Learn to enjoy spending time alone. Read, write, listen to music, draw, go for coffee, be creative. Become completely comfortable with yourself. </div>
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Plan your day realistically, and try not to put off doing anything important. Keep your space tidy, make your bed every morning, and plan your outfits when you can. Don't let work or chores pile up, and make sure to pencil in some time for doing things you enjoy. </div>
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Born in 1998, I am part of Generation Z. Having used the internet from a young age, I'm comfortable with technology, online platforms and social media. I can't imagine what life would be like without mobile phones, computers or the internet. Generation Z is said to have a few prominent characteristics. These include a strong will for independence, entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity and spontaneity. I'd like to think I possess some of these traits.</div>
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According to <i>The Economist</i>, we can also note that Generation Z is more stressed and depressed than previous generations. Unfortunately, some of these less notable characteristics also form part of who I am. I'd like to say that I was somewhat surprised by this bold statement, but that would be an utter lie. This made me question what my generation is doing differently that makes us earn these results. Inevitably, many factors contribute to our decline in mental health, but one stands out to me as the most obvious cause; social media. </div>
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We're living in an era where so many of us plan our experiences and adventures in a bid to create an 'insta-worthy' highlight reel for our lives. We choose holiday destinations based on pictures we've seen someone else share, we plan adventures around the likelihood of getting great photos, and we even choose what we wear based on what our peers wear. Individuality is limited to what is deemed socially acceptable, and creativity killed by the expectations of our friends, family and peers. </div>
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Platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter allow us to curate a life of picture perfect moments, that are all almost an exact clone of our peers'. They encourage us to develop our identity through social acceptance, and people are rewarded for following the crowd with likes, followers and meaningless comments. </div>
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To put it plainly; all of this following, bidding for acceptance, and not taking people for who they are kind of freaks me out. Being different isn't a bad thing, it just means that you're brave enough to be yourself. While it might seem, at times, that what sets you apart from everyone else is a burden, being unapologetically you is the most beautiful thing on earth. </div>
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Last year Eoin (my boyfriend) and I spent a month Interrailing on mainland Europe on a small student budget. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime, and we learnt a lot about how to travel smart, and on a small student budget. There's a lot that we would have loved to know about before leaving, so I've decided to share some of those tips with you now, in the hopes that it might make your trip a little more comfortable. </div>
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When you're beginning your interrail journey, figuring out how to use your tickets and planning what trains to take can be daunting. One question that we had, and that lots of you had too, is 'do we need to book the train?' The simple answer is typically no, but there are exceptions. In most countries all you have to do is write down where you're going and at what time on your interrail pass. The ticket inspector stamps this on every journey. However, in some countries, like Italy, you have to have a seat reservation. This is usually around €8 per person.</div>
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- Try to only reserve a seat where absolutely necessary. Try to travel really early in the morning, or overnight to make sure you do get a seat. If you're travelling at a peak time, you might end up standing for a while. That never happened to us on our journey, but some of the people we met in hostels told us about it. </div>
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- Usually you have to pay a bit extra for night trains. We didn't take any of these during our trip, we just left really early in the mornings instead (around 5:00am), and stayed in hostels the previous night.</div>
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There's an app for literally everything these days. Before you leave, there's a few apps you should download just to make your trip a little easier.</div>
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<b>- Eurail/Interrail Rail Planner: </b>This app lets you look up European train times offline, reserve seats, plan your route and get discounts.</div>
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Whether you're going solo or with a group of friends, staying in a hostel dorm is always the cheapest, most reliable accommodation, and a great way to meet new people. During my trip, we mostly stayed in mixed hostel dorms. This seemed pretty daunting in the beginning; I had never shared a room with people I didn't know before, but it was honestly no big deal, and a great way to learn about different cultures and make new friends.</div>
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What we didn't realise at the beginning of our trip is that so many cities have discount cards for sightseeing. You can usually buy these at the hostel you're staying in, or a tourist information desk. These really make sightseeing a lot cheaper. They're usually around €20 and cover most of the attractions you probably hoped to see. </div>
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Having the opportunity to explore Europe using the Interrail pass is amazing. We are so lucky to share part of our identities with Europe, as EU citizens, and to have the opportunity to explore so many countries by train. Hopefully this post answered some of the questions you all have ahead of your adventure. If not, feel free to drop me a line for more advice. </div>
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Hello from the sunny south-west (Cork). Just like that, I'm home again. You guys are probably about as surprised as I am by my decision to return so soon, but nonetheless I am happy to be home. Long story short, although Vancouver is such a beautiful city, right now it's just not for me. Nonetheless, my trip was a great, and well needed break. If you've been following me on Instagram (<a href="http://www.sadhbhers.ie/" target="_blank">@sadhbhers</a>), then I guess you've probably noticed that I managed to see and do a whole lot while I was there, and I hope you enjoyed all the snippets I shared.</div>
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So, I guess this is just an update for all of you that might have thought I had fallen off the grid. I'm still here, alive and well (just once again battling jet-lag), and I'm excited to start sharing new content with you on a much more regular basis.<br />
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Hello from Vancouver! It’s safe to say that the jet lag has well and truly worn off, and I’m in full job-search mode. We’ve moved around quite a bit since getting here; beginning in Grace’s aunts house, and then on to a hostel more central to the city of Vancouver. We’ll be moving into our apartment towards the end of this week, so I’m looking forward to the structure that will come with having our own place.<br />
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Right now, Tríona and I are out for coffee, and I’m looking at the outfits I shot for my blog with Eoin before moving to Vancouver. I pulled this look together on a windy Saturday. It’s the perfect outfit for when the Summer hasn’t quite arrived yet. It’s no secret that I love a great midi skirt, but sometimes it can be difficult to find one that suits my shape. I picked this one up from Pull & Bear on ASOS. The colour has quickly become one of my favourites, so I teamed it with a simple black and white combo; my black slip dress is from Penneys/Primark (old stock, but you can find slip dresses almost everywhere), and my white t-shirt is Marks & Spencer’s finest.<br />
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If you’ve read my last blog post, or if you’re following me on Instagram (<a href="http://www.instagram.com/sadhbhers" target="_blank">@sadhbhers</a>), then you probably already know that I’ve moved to Canada for the Summer. On Tuesday, my boyfriend Eoin brought me to Dublin to see me off on this new adventure. This Summer will probably be our longest apart, and my longest time away from home and my family (all going according to plan!). I’d be lying if I told you that I wasn’t the type of person that didn’t get homesick every now and again, but thankfully I know that home is only a phone call away.</div>
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I flew into Vancouver with my friends and Grace on Wednesday at around 1:00pm, after a grueling 10 hours of travelling. The time difference between Vancouver and Ireland is eight hours, so most of you are probably fast asleep as I write. Jet lag is a concept that I’ve never quite understood until now. By the time the evening rolls around, I’m well and truly wiped out, but I’m sure this feeling will (eventually) fade.<br />
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So far, we’ve spent most of our time setting up our lives here in Vancouver; finding the right bank and phone networks, and setting up social insurance numbers and ID cards. Aside from all that, we’ve been taking it pretty easy. I’m looking forward to keeping you all updated on our adventures right here on “Sadhbhers,” and on social (@sadhbhers across all channels).</div>
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Sadhbhershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15010451430941465239noreply@blogger.com0Vancouver, BC, Canada49.2827291 -123.1207375000000249.1169156 -123.44346100000001 49.448542599999996 -122.79801400000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3984503058893145325.post-22248769431757458522019-05-17T02:08:00.000-07:002019-05-17T02:08:54.725-07:00The Last Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you're in your penultimate year of university, it seems as though everyone is concerned both with what you're going to do with your life, and what you're going to do with the last of your free time before you hit the 'big bad world'. More people than I can count on both hands have warned me to spend this time wisely, as though I will never be this free again.</div>
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Not quite knowing what you want to do with your life, or who you want to be, can be daunting at the best of times, without the added pressure of the impending doom associated with 'settling down and finding a good job.' The truth is, we all live our lives at a different pace. Just because this is my last Summer before fourth year, doesn't exactly mean it's going to be the last elongated period I can take off for myself. Fortunately, that decision is mine to make, and doesn't quite have to line up with the expectations of the working world. </div>
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For now, I'm focusing on living in the moment. Life isn't black and white. While many of us will inevitably choose to follow in the footsteps of most of our peers; get a job, up-skill, buy a house, get married and have a family, it's likely that some of us will choose the path less travelled, and that's okay too.<br />
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Nonetheless, in line with the fleeting notion that my freedom will end upon completion of my degree, I've decided to spend my 'last' Summer in Canada, starting on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to sharing this adventure, and the adventures to come, with you right here on my blog and my social media channels (<a href="http://www.instagram.com/sadhbhers" target="_blank">@sadhbhers</a>). While this is my final Summer as a student, I don't quite believe that this is 'the last Summer' I'll ever have, but I guess you'll just have to stay tuned to find out.<br />
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Achievements (and disappointments alike) come in many shapes and sizes. They can range from getting out of bed in the morning, to taking risks that extend well beyond your comfort zone. I set up this blog, 'Sadhbhers' in 2014, at just fifteen (!), and I've spent the past six years creating an endless stream of content, whilst learning how to run my own website. I posted my very first blog post on the 2nd of March, 2014 (it's still there, for those of you looking, <i>please don't</i>). Since then I've written over 300 articles, I've shared over 750 pictures on Instagram and I've been endlessly nagging friends, family and acquaintances alike to read my blog.</div>
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The decision to set up my own website was one that was not made in haste, but rather a long process that required a lot of thought in how best to persuade my parents that I simply had to have my own blog. My own corner of the internet to share my thoughts, my writings and my photographs. Although I set up my blog at the beginning of March in 2014, I kept it under wraps for quite some time, telling only a select few, whom I knew would value my work and provide ample constructive criticism. Back then, my website averaged less than twenty page-views a day; and I was delighted.</div>
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Sharing 'Sadhbhers' with all of you for the first time was certainly no easy feat. Putting yourself on a platform for everyone to see can be daunting, and although some of my peers had questionable reactions to my newfound hobby, I'm lucky to live in a small community of supporters, and to have had a great support system of family and friends. People who help me celebrate the highs, and also support me through the lows. </div>
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On the 11th of April, I attended the National Student Media Awards (a.k.a. the Smedias), with the UCC Express team, whom I had been writing for as Fashion Editor for 2019. 'Sadhbhers' was up for two awards. 'Blog/Vlog of the Year' and 'Website of the Year.' Continuing to create content and write new posts in an industry that's known to be 'dying' and sometimes 'dead' is never easy. There have, of course, been times over the years when I've wanted to throw in the towel, but losing 'Sadhbhers' could be likened to losing part of my identity, so I haven't. </div>
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I was awarded 'Blog/Vlog of the Year' at this years Smedias, (in case you haven't already guessed), by Pete Wedderburn, (Pete the Vet). The award, along with the encouragement and kind words shared by Pete, was a gentle reminder that my platform is not a waste of time. It never has been. Rather, it's a space for me to share my thoughts, my advice, and my journey through life. </div>
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So, to all of you reading this, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to listen to (or more accurately read) what I have to say. Thank you for coming back again and again every time I post, and thank you for all the likes, shares and endless support. I write this blog not only for me, but for you. Thank you for helping me celebrate everything that comes with this journey; the big, the small and the in-between.</div>
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I like to keep a diary. A collection of thoughts and moments, logging my best days and my worst, and sometimes the ones that slot in between. For as long as I can remember, I've almost always been keeping a diary or journal of sorts. One of my first was purple and sparkly, with two fairies on the front. While this excited me, what was more promising was the lock on the side although I soon realised that this would be easy to pick, and could give away all my 'secrets' as they were. </div>
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Despite this, I was intent on pouring my heart into every page. Drawings, poems and journals compiled into one place. Recently, I gave my room a huge Spring clean, and found nine diaries I had written from age seven to eighteen. A complete collection of my life, through the eyes of my younger self. A depiction of friendship, falling in love, loss, family, courage and growth. The life and times of Sadhbh Sullivan. </div>
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Flicking through the pages, although entertaining, was also a reminder of how much has changed in my life over the past decade. In my earliest logs, I was reminded of times when my primary concerns consisted of what exactly I would have for dinner, and how exactly I could get away with leaving my broccoli behind. If only life could be so simple! Later on, in the height of my teenage years, I was reminded of the times when I was alone. Times when I tried and succeeded, and others when I had tried and failed. </div>
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I can't tell you that I was particularly fond of my teenage years, or my time at school, because that would be a lie. For the most part, it wasn't my cup of tea and I didn't quite fit in. For years, this played on my mind, and towards to latter of my teenage years it consumed most of what I wrote. When I graduated from secondary school in 2016. Although I was so relieved to see the end of an era, I was so anxious that my university experience might be a similar one. </div>
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It seems both happy and sad to look back at how much things have changed since then, when it felt like I was destined to be alone, and now, when I am finally at my happiest. How time can change you! I've just turned twenty one and today I write about a life that I love. The largest problems consuming me have returned to those of my seven year old self, avoiding a few florets of broccoli, and at times like these, I'd like to be able to sit with my sixteen year old self and remind her that things always get better. Being young isn't easy, but you are <i>tough</i>.</div>
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It can be difficult at the best of times to avoid fast fashion. Sustainable and trendy pieces are generally expensive, so unless you’ve recently won the lotto, a trip into Brown Thomas to pick up a few new bits is probably next to impossible. That said, there are a few things you can do to reduce your footprint while you wait for those winning numbers.</div>
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Although shopping in a charity shop can be a stressful ordeal for the unseasoned thrift shopper, rehoming clothes is a great way to reduce your fashion footprint. If you're looking for something new, pop into a charity shop before checking your favourite fashion retailers. If you're throwing something away, make sure to drop it into a shop or clothes bank.</div>
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"I've got nothing to wear" is simply not a good excuse to go shopping. If you don't think you have anything suitable to wear, raid your friends/families wardrobes, and borrow or swap something of yours for theirs.</div>
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Ballymaloe Cookery School, founded in 1983, has produced some of Ireland's greatest chefs, and is of course home to the country's favourite food personalities; Darina and Rachel Allen, and my favourite condiment, Ballymaloe Relish. Having grown up in a family of foodies based in West Cork, I've always wanted to visit the infamous cookery school, and so when Lara at Herbalife Nutrition reached out to me about attending a Pancake Masterclass in Ballymaloe with Rachel Allen, I was more than delighted to attend, and of course couldn't pass on the opportunity to bring along my sister Molly, who's a huge Rachel Allen fan, and a general all around mini cooking sensation.</div>
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If you know me, then you'll know that I stand by the philosophy that Sunday's are for brunching (I even wrote a whole blog post about brunch in Cork right <a href="http://www.sadhbhers.ie/2018/12/brunching-in-cork-blogmas-day-15.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). So I was more than delighted to see the spread that Rachel and her team at Ballymaloe had prepared for us. We were greeted with teas, coffees and cakes before sitting down for a lunch of local, fresh produce; the perfect fuel for a hectic cookery class!</div>
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While cooking has always been a huge part of our lives, there are two dishes that I know I can nail every time; pasta bake and pancakes. Usually I make crepe style pancakes, and my mom specialises in the fluffy American style ones. We use Rachel's pancake recipe at home all the time, so I was excited to test out her banana flavoured Herbalife edition.</div>
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<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">125g flour</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 tbsp oats</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 tbsp Herbalife Nutrition F1</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 egg, lightly beaten</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 tablespoon honey (optional)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">150ml milk</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A little butter for the pan</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Blueberries/bananas/strawberries/raspberries to serve</span></span></li>
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Sometimes it takes a good day of great food and lots of laughs with your sister to help everything fall back into place again, and after what felt like the longest week, a day of pancake making was the perfect cure! Hopefully this might inspire your next homemade brunch. I've left the recipe above, and can vouch for it being one of the easiest American style pancake recipes I've ever used. The best part is that you probably already have most of the ingredients! </div>
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