Connections

I’m down at my parents for a few days and saw this map on the wall. It must have always been there, but I’ve just noticed it. Spooky that I should end up making Norfolk my home. I’ve found Strumpshaw is on there, but no Brundall.

Mum is recovering from a surgical procedure so I’ve come down to lend a hand (literally as the procedure was on her finger).

Burnham Market

Headed to Burnham Market Horse Trials today to meet my friends Nigel, Julie and their dog Jeff. It’s been a while since I’ve been there. Forgotten how undulating it is there. Jeff was in training for Badders next year. He aced it! He wasn’t bothered by the horses at all. Clever boy Jeff.

It was great catching up with people too. It was inspiring watching the action. One day Buddy and I will be competing there too. 👏🏻

Lemurs

I went to the zoo today for an impromptu outing. I love the zoo. I especially love Lemurs. So it was wonderful to have such a special moment with one today.

He came over to see me and held my hands through the glass. He stayed like this for ages. Just staring at me as I stared at him.

Just wonderful. Maybe he recognised a fellow Lemur. 😍

Resillience

This quote came up on my memories. It a yearly reminder I guess to look back and recognise the journey I’ve been on this far.

Things have been challenging. I’ve had to face many things in the past few years alone. Let alone my lifetime so far. They don’t define me. But it’s sure part of my story.

Things continue to be challenging for me. I know many people who are struggling in one way or another too.

My ear is there to listen. My shoulder is there cry on. And my arms are there for hugs…

I’m grateful to the wonderful people I have in my life who regularly do the same for me. Thank you.

Covid Land

This picture sums up the past 18 months in Covid Land for me. It’s given me time to rekindle my love of walking. And my appreciation for the beauty around me.

So much has changed in my life in that time. I’m going through a huge transformation. I’m growing as a person. I’m learning more about myself every day.

It can be exhausting some days. Other days I have boundless energy.

It’s made me stop, reflect and really understand what I want my life to look like. For that I’m grateful.

What’s your Covid photo?

Trimmed bushes

Yesterday my next door neighbour popped round and asked if I wanted his gardener to give me a quote to cut back my hedges and bushes. They had gotten rather out of hand, so it was a good call.

Being British, I apologised profusely for letting them get so overgrown. They were encroaching on his driveway somewhat. He’s 96 and so lovely, I did feel awful.

So bright and early the garden crew was there and all of my hedges and bushes were give a rather dramatic post-lockdown haircut!

I can now see just how much they’ve grown and how congested the borders have gotten. I can feel a cull coming on…

Heavy machinery

I love seeing the combines in the fields. So does Buddy. He loves heavy machinery. He veers across the road to get closer to them. He stops to watch them. He’s such a funny boy.

After weeks of odd weather, today was just glorious. Wall to wall sunshine. Seemed only right to spend the day outdoors. Lawn mown, borders cleared and washing on the line. Topped off with a long hack.

I call that a pretty good day!

Ducks in a row

This made me giggle. I was sat eating my breakfast this morning and got rather distracted watching a squirrel run backwards and forwards across the fence. Hugo was enthralled too.

He wasn’t so keen when it chased him off the fence. 🤦🏻‍♀️

After feeling overwhelmed yesterday, I went to see one of the wise women in my life. She helped me sort my thoughts, get clear on some actions and I now feel so much more level again. My ducks are starting to line up again.

I’m very grateful to have so many wonderful people in my life.