Well, THAT would explain it

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Triple goddess tattoo design by roguewalker


So, after going on and on about the menopause for the last five years, i think it may finally be here. I know that women are not supposed to talk about menopausing, but sod that. If i am menopausing, i am greatly relieved. Of course i don't know if i am menopausing because it doesn't light up with neon lights, but if that IS the case, then it would explain rather inexplicable things, and that would be great. Cos you know, it would mean that i am not going nuts.

First, there are the hot flushes. At first i put it down to the fact that we did not turn off the heating in school. But then when i was playing the recorder this morning and i broke out in sweat, it was weird. It was also weird that i was sweating every night in bed. I thought, well its the summer. Well, actually, even for the summer it is a bit much.

Then there are the infamous mood swings. But i have learnt to tackle those. But i did think for a while i was going insane. One minute i would be very happy and the next minute i would me miserable. Well. That is normal.

What about the muscle and joint pains. Oh my god. If that is down to the menopause, then bring it on and then bring it away. I thought it was because i was developing gout. Well maybe i am developing gout or arthritis. But i could be just menopausing.

I know this makes me sound like a hypochondriac. Nope, these are not imagined signs. I am so happy that these are all symptoms of the change.

And as a feminist, i can well you how i welcome the change. Growing older is not without its disadvantages - such as realising how stupid i was when i was younger - but really, it is something which i have eagerly looked forward to. I am so delighted.

Also delighted that i chose to be a teacher and not just any teacher, but a Steiner teacher as well. This means that i am active as the children are doing LOADS. The Steiner curriculum stresses lots of movement, outdoor activity, learning new things all the time and of course, now gardening. It honestly does not get better than that.

I am having an early night tonight and tomorrow is going to be super busy.

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