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Melody Jacob Blog visits Glasgow Necropolis

Exploring the Glasgow Necropolis Victorian cemetery: The City of the Dead

There is always a magical place that holds lots of memories, and the Glasgow Necropolis is one of them. The first time we wanted to visit this place, it was so cold that we had to reschedule for another day. So once again, if you are planning to visit Glasgow, Scotland, then the Necropolis should be on your top list. When we got there, we saw people taking photos, and the amazing thing about this place is that the view is magical. You get to see the city from the top, and I tell you, you will love every moment you spend here.



Take your time to savour the moment, take photos, and read the stones and graves. This place is big; it is better to start at the bottom and work your way up. We didn't get to walk around everywhere, but we enjoyed the view so much that we kept taking photos and having nice conversions.

It is also known as the city of the dead.
                                  
                                                                   



It can occasionally be challenging for kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or an intellectual disability, to make friends and find social opportunities. Parents can help by doing the following: (Source)

Fostering diverse communities
Social connections and friendships play a significant role in our lives. They give people a sense of inclusion in their communities and a sense of belonging.

Neurodevelopmental disabilities can affect how people communicate, learn, and act. Occasionally, these differences make it more difficult than usual to make friends and engage in social activities.

However, parents and other community members can contribute to the creation of more inclusive communities and increase the chances for people with neurodiverse abilities to form social relationships.

The following advice and methods will assist kids in acquiring the social and emotional competencies they need to make friends. Keep reading to find out how to help neurodiverse children build friendships and the benefits of practising social and emotional skills at home.


Practise at home with advice for typical social situations. 
Making friends and navigating social situations require a variety of skills that you can practise with kids at home.

  • Greetings and asking questions. Make it a habit to practise greeting people all day long. Give your child an example of attentive listening by taking turns asking and responding to questions like, "How are you?"
  • Calm physical movements. Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities may occasionally find it challenging to maintain body calm. Encourage your child to practise maintaining an arm's length distance between themselves and others in order to give their body enough space.
  • Appropriate voice volume. Encourage your child to mimic your voice volume while listening. Practise turning the volume up and down as though your voice had a dial.
  • Make eye contact. It can be challenging to look someone directly in the eyes, so encourage your child to practise looking at different parts of your face or their own eyes in the mirror instead.
  • Observing and reacting to social signals Frequently. People communicate with more than just words. The various ways we express ourselves through body language and facial expressions are known as social signals. For kids who are neurodiverse, it can frequently be challenging to identify this. By asking what a person's body or face might be trying to say, you can help your child recognise common social signals

The plan for the day was for us to go for a stroll and check out the Glasgow Necropolis, and once we were done there, we wanted to stop for a cup of coffee and some light refreshments. We had a few questions about where we should go, but after we had walked around for a while, we decided to stop at Tinderbox Cafe, which had a pleasant ambiance and prompt service.

Tinderbox is a contemporary coffee shop serving coffee and baked goods, with large windows and a mezzanine. He had a chicken and egg sandwich. The chicken sandwich is more tasty than the egg sandwich. We also had hot chocolate and coffee. This place is a bit pricey, in my opinion, because everything we got was £18. 


Coffee

Does watching less TV reduce your risk of dementia? Keep reading to find out.

How long do you usually watch TV? According to one study, half of American adults watch two to three hours of television daily, with some people watching as much as eight hours. Is it good or bad to spend time watching TV? Let's examine some of the information related to your chances of developing dementia and cognitive decline.

Physical activity enhances mental acuity more than sitting all day.
First off, you have less time for physical activity the more time you spend sitting and watching television. Participating in enough physical activity lowers your risk of dementia and cognitive decline. It should come as no surprise that if you spend a lot of time sitting and engaging in other sedentary activities, you run a higher risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than someone who does not spend as much time sitting.

Is watching TV actually detrimental to your brain?
It's preferable to work out than watch television.
However, is watching television still bad for you if you exercise regularly? The initial research indicating that watching television is still detrimental to your brain was released in 2005. After taking into account the year of birth, gender, income, and level of education, the researchers found that the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease went up by 1.3 times for every additional hour of TV watching in middle age. Additionally, engaging in social and intellectually stimulating activities lowers the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Less than 500 people participated in this study, but its conclusions have never been disagreed with. But how well would these findings apply to a larger sample of people?

TV watching and cognitive deterioration
In 2018, the UK Biobank study started following roughly 500,000 people who were 37 to 73 years old when they were first enrolled between 2006 and 2010. The reported demographic data was somewhat scant: 88% of the sample were classified as white, 11% as other, and 54% were female.

The researchers looked at the baseline results of the participants on a number of cognitive tests.

upcoming memory (remembering to do an errand on your way home)
spatial memory for images (remembering a route that you took)
adaptable intelligence (important for problem solving)

short-term memory for numbers (keeping track of numbers in your head).Many participants retook some tests five years later. The range of participants evaluated for each test was 12,091 to 114,373, depending on the test. The study's findings were clear. First, across all cognitive tests, watching more television at baseline was associated with poorer cognitive function.

Also, every test of cognitive ability showed that watching TV was linked to a drop in cognitive ability five years later.This kind of research can only infer that watching television contributes to cognitive decline.

Furthermore, the kind of sedentary activity selected was important. Driving and watching television were both associated with poorer cognitive function. However, using a computer was linked to better cognitive function at baseline and a lower risk of cognitive decline over the course of the five-year study.
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How I spent my Easter Sunday. 

I woke up, said my prayers, cleaned up, and went to church. I struggled to stay awake in church. After church, we wanted to visit a tourist attraction, but the weather wasn't friendly, so we headed back home. But just as our taxi arrived, we changed our minds and decided to go and have lunch at Wong's. The weather fluctuates a lot around here, and sometimes I don't want to go out because a sunny day can turn into a rainy one. Sometimes it gets cold, and the next moment it's a bit warm, and when you think it's okay to take a walk, it starts raining. The weather over here isn't stable, but even at that, I wore my black maxi pleated dress to church. 

UK Fashion blogger wearing the zara limited edition black pleated dress

ABOUT MY ZARA WOMAN NWT FW22 BLACK RUCHED PLEATED DRESS LIMITED EDITION

I just came to the realization that I always choose to wear flowy dresses once the weather begins to transition to spring. They are elegant, comfy, and figure-flattering, and they are quite versatile because they can be worn with almost anything. What's not to love about it? 

This Zara dress features an asymmetrical neckline, short sleeves, and a flowy pleated hem in contrast fabric. Black dress made of viscose blend fabric. High collar with one short sleeve. Ruched fabric. Pleated asymmetric hem in tonal fabric. It is made of a polyester, viscose, and elastane blend fabric, making it easy to care for. Zara's limited edition ruched pleated dress is $149.00 with various shipping options. You can get it for free at a store or have it delivered to your door. Your location will determine the additional cost for this final price.

Both the heels and the black pleated maxi dress are new additions to my wardrobe; I picked them up a few weeks ago at Zara. This is the first time I'm wearing them together. When it comes to versatility, many people believe that skirts, jeans, and other separate pieces of clothing are the most versatile. However, this isn't always the case, especially when you have a dress that can be styled in a broad variety of different ways.

My black pleated maxi dress looked so lovely on me, and I loved that I kept the look simple. One of the biggest trends for spring are flowy dresses, floral prints, and colourful dresses. I didn't have a reason to wear this dress until this Easter Sunday; it has definitely been one of my favourite spring dresses. I also love that the dress has pleats on it and is flowy with a free fit. I plan to wear this dress again in the summer when it's very warm, even though I know it's black, and I will also like to pair it with flats.

I searched for my black dress on the Zara website but didn't see it, I guess since it is a limited edition dress is sold out already but here are different sites where you can buy same dress including Ebay.
Here and Here.

A black pleated Zara dress option similar to mine that you might like
1. Dress with pleated hem.
UK Fashion blogger wearing the zara limited edition black pleated dress

About my zara slingback tweed geometric heel

I have been avoiding wearing heels a lot, but the truth is, heels are an essential component of a great appearance. There are some dresses that, if paired with heels, would look classier; nonetheless, I like to wear comfortable heels because I also enjoy being minimal. For as long as I can remember, the colour black has been the one I reach for on lazy days when I don't feel like doing much of anything, and it served me well on Easter Sunday.

Similar options of slingback heels


Ruched Pleated Dress Limited Edition

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