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Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Mr Guppy was my most influential teacher because he recognised both my writing ✍️ talent and beliefs in social justice and nurtured both in me.  He helped me get into a more prestigious government school, which led to tertiary education for me…… He was an amazing teacher whoContinue reading “Mr Guppy”

What do you wish you could do more every day? I wish I could spend more time with my friends and loved ones and do more of the things that make my life meaningful,  like writing ✍️ and showing my love in creative,  fulfilling ways.

What is one word that describes you? I rhibk the word that would describe me is  empathic.   I think that my experience of mental health issues and my career working in mental health has made me a better person, with lots of empathy for people.  When I meet someone in my life and they comeContinue reading “EMPATHIC”

What was the best compliment you’ve received? The best compliment I ever received was from my psychiatrist encouraging me to start writing ✍️ this blog.  He told me that I have wonderful writing ✍️ skills and that people would genuinely want to hear what I have to say.  My psychiatrist is a wonderful man, andContinue reading “Best Compliment”

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? This is a thought provoking topic.  I live in Australia 🇦🇺 and if I was travelling interstate within Australia I would prefer to use an ✈️ aeroplane. However if I was travelling overseas I would prefer to travel on a cruise liner.  ItContinue reading “Aeroplane and cruise liner”

Who is the most confident person you know? There are 2 most confident people in my 🌎 world.  Probably the most confident person closest to me would be my brother Peter.   Peter is very humble, but it is obvious that he has healthy self-esteem and doesn’t take himself too seriously.  He is a remarkable fatherContinue reading “My brother Peter and Neil Finn”

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? I have a few strategies to cope with negative feelings.  The first is that I practice mindfulness in everyday life.   I take time to just stop and live in the moment slowly savouring what it is I do. I also give Lily lots of attention. Continue reading “Mindfulness  Lily and Angel Cards.”

What activities do you lose yourself in? The activities that I lose myself in and lose track of time are reading good books, writing my blog, and other writing and taking Lily for good long walks. These are the things I enjoy doing most ij the world 🌎.

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? There are a few moves and TV series I have watched more than five times. Probably the movie  I have watched the most is the 80s teenage movie Pretty In Pink.  I have also watched The Man  From Snowy River, Dead Poets Society, Continue reading “What I havecwatched more than 5 times.”