Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
Today I have had a few distractions. It’s butterfly saving season…!
I rescued 5 from Dodo and 3 from the conservatory.
It was all too much for Hugo. He spent most of the day asleep in the food box. Once again he was snoring his head off. Slightly distracting on calls. It’s so cute, I can’t help smiling.
You ever get that feeling you’re being watched. Well today I was. Came out of the greenhouse after watering to find Dodo watching me. He’s worked out he can jump from the log store to the garage. And from the garage to the conservatory.
He obviously gets a better view of the birds that way…
Just look at that picture of contentment. Hugo laid claim to the box and he isn’t moving. Such a happy little boy.
I’m so glad I booked a massage for this morning. It was much needed after camp. Buddy is getting a few days off too.
I chilled today. Well in my manner. Caught up with some friends and did 3 loads of washing. It was good to get it on the line. Still got another two to go. But ran out of line space. 🤪
Hugo has discovered the joys of the sun lounger. He sat with me while I read in the shade. Boy it was hot today!
After an amazing session with Liz this morning, I met Helen for lunch. As we were near Peter Beales Roses, it had to be done.
I got a rose for Nero. 😻 Perfect timing as I got a phone call to say his ashes are ready for collection.
I’ve been a dribble mess today. Lots of tears. They started when I woke up and Nero wasn’t there asking for breakfast. It felt very strange indeed.
I cancelled my appointments and had a long snuggle with the kittens. Then went for a long walk to clear my head. Got caught in the rain.
We all grieve in different ways, for different things. There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Today I was kind and rather than trying to push through, I tried to stay in the present.
There are some who may think ‘it’s just a cat’. But he was so much more than that. Nero was my confident, my company and my shadow. He has been a constant throughout the past challenging 2 years as well. He barely left my side when I was on box rest with my ankle. He was the one I talked to during lockdown.
He will be sorely missed.
It seems that Hugo has taken on Nero’s mantle as chief snuggler. He’s on my lap now.
I’m grateful that I have the kittens. And that I was able to be with Nero at the end.
The house feels odd without him. I keep thinking he’ll come trotting through the doorway. I’m all cried out. There can’t possibly be any tears left. And then they come again.
I’m grateful I gave him a great life. And he gave me so much love.
Nero (03/07/07 – 28/06/2021). Today I said goodbye to Nero. He’s been my shadow for 13 years. He’s been by my side through so many ups and downs in that time.
I’m heartbroken. But watching him struggle was equally heartbreaking.
I made the right decision for him. It was easy and tough all at the same time.
I’m sat here in floods having snuggles with the kittens. Another end of an era.
RIP my handsome boy. I gave you the best life I could.
Today has been such a fun day. I got to people this morning when I went to a face to face networking meeting. I did a session on how to introduce yourself with confidence. It seemed to have gone down well.
This evening I’ve been interviewed twice for different purposes. One about my coaching go journey and the other about taming your inner voice. I love getting the chance to speak to people. I’m definitely a people person.
All great opportunities for me to do a bit of PR for me and my businesses.
This was the sight that greeted me when I’d finished the second interview. It seems Hugo is still loving the conservatory roof. 🤦🏻♀️He’s a funny little boy.
For a few nights now, I’ve been woken up by loud bumps on the roof. I assumed it was pigeons as they tend to land with the grace of a baby elephant.
This morning there was a loud bang on the conservatory roof. Imagine my surprise when I looked up and saw Hugo!! It seems he’s worked out how to climb onto my bungalow roof.
He looked rather pleased with himself as he wandered around up there. He wasn’t quite as graceful climbing down. I may have a few more scratches to add to the collection…
He’s a little monkey it seems.
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