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Cardiff short trip public transport and hosteling

A lovely short trip to Cardiff to stay in some modest accommodation and get around by public transport.

Trying out the rail replacement service at Cardiff Central. It was fairly smooth with a spacious coach put on. It took about three times as long despite going the most direct route. However there was a chance to take in the scenery and landscape of the rural parts of Wales. Bute Park a lovely feature of purple blossoming flowers and greenery. I had an early morning stroll on my way to the Flix…

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Reselling clothes to delete, erase and remove unwanted memories

I've found reselling items a powerful way to find closure about upsetting or inconclusive memories. And including relationships where there wasn't a way to say goodbye either.

The film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, was influential when I grew up. I was in early adulthood. You can see the attraction of wanting to edit out and wipe over sources of disappointment and pain. Our lives do fall short of our expectations, or hopes. And sometimes we had placed too much expectation on one of our relationships, or a group of people. I’ve found reselling items a powerful…

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Most relatable Queen internet meme

When a helicopter noise was heard above. Suspicions were raised in her mind that it was probably Trump or Obama.

My YouTube feed seems full of Royal Family short videos. And this is my favourite. She was meeting David Attenborough for a Trees Walk When a helicopter noise was heard above. Suspicions were raised in her mind that it was probably Trump or Obama. I really relate to this, where I live is very noisy sometimes, and unfortunately I have some hyper sensitivity to noise. More more royal sites to…

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In from the side new film - Gay Rugby

Two men hit it off, but more is at stake than just their romance, the Rugby team with the friends they rely on all must be weighed up as the couples love life creates some sparks. #LGBTQI #cinema #Infromtheside #cinemadeluxe

Deciding to take the plunge I’m an LGBTQ+ woman, so why would I watch the film… well, why not? It’s great to see representation which the gay community has more input over, and it will feel closer to home. The film picks up themes of succeeding and failing as a team, how that feels. Spoiler alert*** The two men who hit it off, are both in relationships, which aren’t fulfilling them. They have…

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The Queen working in final days of life

The Queen working in final days of life

The right, or choice to work until our own death, should be protected now, if the individual wishes. The possibilities to complete your life work in your last days has shown us that people can achieve great things before they die. The Queen met Liz Truss to confirm her as Prime Minister. Her last significant duty. At the City Hall, when I was there this year I saw posters called ‘Dying to…

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The Cake side affect, or size effect

I write a few thoughts on eating disorders which can develop in professions where long hours are commonplace #eating #cake #carers #careers #work #shiftworking

I want to write today about how the job as carer or nurse type roles, make it really difficult to plan your diet and provide yourself with proper nutrition. Typically shifts are twelve hours, and its simpler to have to staff to rota for every 24 hours of continuous care needed, than to make shifts more human. I remember a team leader who said ‘does anyone ever just go to the supermarket, buy a…

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Uncommitted what happens when commitment becomes a place of conflict?

How to find value when a commitment becomes uncomfortable and a place of conflict. #commit #commitment #casual #jobs

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Where to go to get some more ideas for what next

Where to go to get some more ideas for what next

The pros of city living include existing friendship network, known travel routes, nearby facilities. Cons are less privacy away from others, more compromise needed, less restful. Maybe some cat conversations about what to do, will help.

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The Lakota Quota

We've all had our teenage rebellion, but its amazing just how difficult it is to put boundaries in place when local nightclubs insist on alienating local people. #Lakota #Nightclub #BristolCityCouncil

Fast forward a few years and its Wednesday 27th July, I’m due at the City Hall of Bristol City Council to make my representation for the disruption caused by a local night club. First round, each side is offered a chance to speak. Then the council members had to decide whether to go to a full review. Coffee was ordered, which was a bad sign for the nightclub, perhaps it wasn’t going to over…

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All of my favourite things!

As a small personal seller on eBay you get the chance to curate your own collection of items for sale. #eBay #selling #curate #collections

I’m really pleased with the work I’ve been doing on my eBay store, and that some more friends have been asking me to sell items for them. And how I’ve been developing my skills at photographing and presenting items.

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Where next for the British economy?

Which businesses are going to our pathway to the future of work and our world? Perhaps housing will continue to be strong, but what about innovative private investment or grassroots initiatives? #economics #futureofwork #investment #housing #Wordpressblog

The British people had become so fixated on the ‘fixer upper’ to rent out to three or maybe four tenants… and nearly all other business ideas were abandoned, as property became the holy grail of… well nearly everything… in the last few years. So it doesn’t surprise me now, when I see the slowing growth of the UK economy.All those interesting businesses, and small businesses which added flavour…

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One in many choices

How does it feel to commit to a decision like accepting a job, or deciding one a college course to do, or to move somewhere else, with someone new? I'm exploring the positive feelings and experiences of making a commitment, in the sphere of work. #work

Photo by Laker on Pexels.com I’ve often found it very difficult to commit to a decision, especially if it means that I might have to let go of one of my options. Liking to keep my options open, or have options is a good back up. However recently I have found it empowering to commit to a job as a permanent employee. After a few months I cancelled my other working commitments with temporary jobs.…

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eBay a wahahey!!!

Sounds cliche, but most of us feel glad when we buy our product, followed by disappointment if it doesn't meet our expectations.

eBay has allowed me to learn many things about how to present items well, so that they are saleable. I have practised my product photography.Coped with changes to payment services, when PayPal was ditched. Worked out the quickest way to relist everything, … is on a laptopAnd spent lots of money too, and improved my ability to research and obtain the exact item I needed. I’ve got my own home…

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Rise Above It

DIY social housing friends faith community disappointment news outlook mindset spirituality hope

I’ve been given three pots of paint, from a friend. It’s given me some motivation to look at my bathroom again. I’ve painted it lilac. There’s some really damp, wet that has been getting into the walls. I managed to put some reinforcements in, to try to protect the wall. To prevent it from getting worse. I’ve enjoyed my day, the physical aspect to reaching up to paint the tall ceilings, using a…

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Plastic Bottle money back scheme

Plastic bottle cash back was an idea which used incentives to help people into good recycling habits. I share my experiences of my own plastic use at work. #plasticrecycling #plasticpollution #climateaction #Cop26

I really wish the plastic bottle return scheme was implemented. There was talk of a scheme where you would get 25p or 50p for each plastic bottle returned. My main barrier to plastic recycling at work is, no incentive to do so. With so many other priorities for the day, and the need to keep shared areas clear of objects, mostly everything goes into one bin. I’ve even found my use of prepared…

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Colston and Chips

#colston #blacklivesmatter #cars #MShed #museums #Bristol #cleanairzone

It’s difficult to be a tourist in your own city, I managed it, by visiting the MShed and seeing Colston lying down in their warehouse. On returning home from work I saw the car park with it’s twisting down lanes. It made me think about the clean air zone. It’s coming in this summer. The M32 seems to be included. So anyone who wants to travel into the shopping centre or for restaurants and other…

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Trouble in Town Shine a Light on Me

Looking after our cities and communities when we go through difficult times, can be worthwhile to keep us safe and focused on the best future we can achieve. #cities #songs #hope #lyrics #communities #friends

Trouble in townBecause they cut my brother downBecause my sister can’t wear her crownThere’s trouble, there’s trouble in townBlood on the beat (Oh-oh)Oh my goodness, there’s blood on the beatLaw of the jungle or the law of the streetThere’s blood on, there’s blood on the beatLord, when I’m broken (When I’m broken)And I’m in need (I’m in need)Feel that ocean (Feel that ocean)Swallowing me…

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