Wandering and Wondering

Mental Health Updates

  • Vernal Equinox 2022 – September 23rd 13:04

    This year’s spring equinox came and went in the usual fashion, with seemingly little to note. But when I start to feel blasé about the passing of time, I remember the important of staying in the moment and focusing on… Continue reading

  • Beltane 2020 and 2021

    A haiku for starters: Gosh how time has flown, Two years gone by just like that It scares me deeply / Beltane 2020 was a blast. I had a very busy weekend. Initially I attended the local astronomy camp where… Continue reading

  • Darkness

    The darkness calls me “No!” I say, not me today One more day I fight. Continue reading

  • Flight

    Wellington last week, Wish it were Ireland or Japan, My wings are well clipped. Continue reading

  • Mabon/Autumn Equinox 2020 vs. 2021

    Last year the autumn equinox fell on Friday 20th March. This happened to also be very close to the date on which I was due to travel home from Japan. These travel plans had been spurred on due to COVID-19… Continue reading

  • Summer Depression

    Increasingly, mental health is a subject that is being broached more often, both online and in conversation. At this point is quite well understood how depression can be seasonally affected, particularly in regard to the shorter days and reduced exposure… Continue reading

  • Flexibility vs. Routine

    Despite my best efforts, I took a break from daily posting to make space for social busyness and this past weekend of epic fun (a few months ago). This is an excellent example of how freedom from schedule can sometimes… Continue reading

  • My Journey with Anti-Depressants

    Last year (2019) I ended up visiting my doctor around May with the suspicion that I was anaemic, as I was struggling to do the simplest of tasks at work. I was constantly exhausted, sleepy, drained and could barely get… Continue reading

  • DDF a.k.a. Dear Friend

    I miss you. Dear Friend, I wish I could tell you about all of my exciting, upcoming life plans, and here about everything you’ve got planned for the coming year. I wish we could yabber away together the way we… Continue reading

  • So yes, I took a “break”, a 19 day “break”, forgive me.

    Here are some haikus to fill the break. I will post 20, at least one every 4 hours for the next wee bit. Here are the first three (because I’m an overachiever). Consistency, Aaargh! Not my biggest strength for sure.… Continue reading