Category Archives: Midlife Musings

Being Human

Posted on July 20, 2022 by bookjunkie

The inadequacy I feel is crushing. I can’t believe I am here. How did I even get here? I know the various traumas. I feel like a broken recorder. No one likes to hear complaints. Well perhaps you won’t mind … Continue reading →

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Why I Always Reach For Food

Posted on July 17, 2022 by bookjunkie

Wish I didn’t succumb to this, but I do, I always do. The lure of tasty food. I eat especially when I’m upset or often when I’m bored. Always for a celebration. Food makes me so happy and it’s what … Continue reading →

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#5. Letter to my Papa

Posted on July 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

Papa, so often in the past 19 years, there have been world events and even just local events that I want to talk to you about. Just so much of life is happening and it’s not fair that you’re missing … Continue reading →

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Thought Process – Extreme Anxiety

Posted on July 13, 2022 by bookjunkie

I can’t sleep. Intense fear and anxiety. God please help me. Please let everything be ok. Please let it all go back to normal. I’m so worried. I’m afraid to fall asleep, because I’m afraid to wake up and face … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Being Less Sedentary

Posted on July 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

Being cooped up at home is definitely not healthy (mentally or physically) and I look forward to walks outside when the covid wave passes and the weather permits. I have to avoid the sun as I’ve had sun damage and … Continue reading →

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Trying to Help Myself

Posted on July 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

I tend to build up negative scenarios in my head that never materialise in real life. Often they have to do with failure and rejection. Often these scenes appear in my nightmares when I try « not to think » … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Took for Granted During Covid Lockdown

Posted on July 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

1. Having peace, quiet and space to be able to relax and think. I’m tired of Corporations entering the sanctity of home through noisy Zoom meetings. 2. Being able to take public transport and have that independance, without the intense … Continue reading →

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