One Last Dance – A Sweeney Story

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I’ve shared a load of different stories with you over the years, whether they were from my childhood, my travels, ones I’ve heard from other people, or something else entirely. I love telling stories, and I want to revisit one in particular that I’ve shared a few times on here.

This is one I call “One Last Dance”, and it’s a short and sweet story about me and Nana. So, let’s take a look at it.

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The Origins of the Sweeney Family

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I want to do something a little different for today’s blog – I want to take you on an adventure. I want to tell a story. The story of the Sweeney family, and a little bit about where we came from, all those years ago.

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The Sweeneys return to Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

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On Wednesday morning, my parents, auntie, uncle and I arrived back in the Swansea valleys after six lovely days in Donegal. We’re going to take a look at some of what we got up to in today’s blog.

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Turning 27 – Happy Birthday to me ๐Ÿฅณ

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On Wednesday, I turned 27 years old. Scary times indeed! We’re going to be taking a look at some of my thoughts about this birthday and how I’m thinking of the next 12 months, in today’s blog.

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A Sweeney in Norfolk…

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Last weekend, 25 of us from the Undefinable Community travelled over to Norfolk for our 2025 Autumn Retreat. We’re going to be taking a look at some of what we got up to there in today’s blog ๐Ÿ

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Parasailing – a lesson in clear communications? ๐Ÿง

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A couple of weeks ago, my dad and I decided to give parasailing a go while on our holiday in Tunisia, and like most Sweeney days out, it ended up making for another whacky family story. Let’s take a look at what happened…

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Happy 2nd Birthday to the Undefinable Community!

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Three weeks ago, 30 of us got together to celebrate the second birthday of our crazy, lovely group, and what a night it was. We’re going to be looking at the Undefinable Community as we celebrate our second birthday in today’s blog.

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Sweeney’s Stories – The Metal Box

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I have always been fascinated by stories, whether reading them, listening to them or actively telling them. With this in mind, I want to tell you a story in today’s blog, one that is very personal to me, for I wouldn’t be here today without it.

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The “Ask Twice” Model

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Itโ€™s a question we ask all the time – at work, in passing or with friends. However, how often do you actually expect to hear an honest answer? ๐Ÿง

With this in mind, we’re going to be exploring what some people refer to as the “Ask Twice” model in today’s blog. So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

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Goodbye Dear Stranger – Poem

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I wanted to write a poem to you today called “Goodbye Dear Stranger”. It’s all about two people who meet on a cold winter’s night, and how their connection takes them on a journey from mere strangers to good friends. I hope you enjoy giving it a read!

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Goodbye Grampa…

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On the 22nd of November 2023, my beloved grandfather, James (Jimmy) Edward Sweeney, sadly passed away. I want to continue exploring the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so thatโ€™s what we are going to do in todayโ€™s blog.

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Goodbye Cap…

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On the 31st of March 2023, my cherished grandfather, David John Royston Hopkin, sadly passed away. I want to continue exploring the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so thatโ€™s what we are going to do in todayโ€™s blog.

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Goodbye Nana…

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On the 15th of January 2023, my beloved grandmother, Elizabeth Rosemary Hopkin, sadly passed away after a 9-year battle with Alzheimer’s. I want to explore the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so that’s what we are going to do in today’s blog.

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