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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…
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Tag Archives: illness
Update 09/08/19
I have had a very difficult time since my last post on Tuesday evening. As I am still so very tired, I will wait until Monday to write a full post explaining what has been going on. For now, I … Continue reading
Update 06/08/19 with a confession
Quite a long time ago, March 2018 in fact, I wrote a very difficult post. I will quote some of it now… I have written many times over the last year about my list of chronic conditions and have detailed … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged addiction, chronic cough, codeine, codeine linctus, cough, illness
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Update 05/08/19
I had a very good weekend, but have been ill today so cannot really write. It is Younger Son’s birthday and the first one where he hasn’t been with us, so that feels rather strange. I hope that I feel … Continue reading
Update 26/07/19
This steaming hot weather in the UK has made me very ill. I am unable to post today, but I hope that everything will return to something like normal next week. Best wishes to you all and happy weekend! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Update 23/07/19: feeling better
I am much better today. Usually, I manage to keep a grip on my feelings and immerse myself in reading to try to hold the negative thoughts at bay. My weekly counselling sessions also help a lot as I am … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged heatwave, hot weather, illness, mental health, positive feelings
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Update 22/07/19: I had a meltdown
I try to be honest on this blog, after all it started as a way for me to keep track of my life after retirement. I never expected that anyone else would actually read my ramblings! So, apologies in advance … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged chronic cough, depression, illness, meltdowns, mental health
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Update 19/07/19
I had a really nice outfit picked for today – navy, turquoise and white clothing with very pretty jewellery in turquoise. Unfortunately, I was far too ill to go to my counselling appointment and have been in bed all day … Continue reading
Update 16/07/19
I am sorry for the lack of a post yesterday. We had quite a few things happening here and I became far too tired to write anything. Today has been pretty busy too and I am now in bed with … Continue reading
Update 11/07/19
Well, I am having yet another day in bed. I really hope that I am fit enough to go for my counselling appointment tomorrow as it would be so nice to actually leave the house! I haven’t been out for … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 24/06/19
I must admit that the term “Outfit of the Day” is starting to mean something a little more, um, flexible nowadays. On the few mornings when I actually manage to get dressed, I take a photo anyway, even if I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged asthma, blue, chronic cough, Etsy, green, illness, Isle, Lands' End, navy, Pure Collection, white
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Dear Lauren, thank you for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…