This cat knows how to steal chairs. Simon’s off it for five seconds and Hendrix already claims victory. I always love the human’s face when he comes back and discovers it’s been taken 😂 heehee.

Macgenie this one’s for you 😘 @Macgenie

A day of sunshine revelations and relaxed cats.

Back from my walk. Left foot love ❤️ Hendrix knows 😉

Day 29. A warm glorious sunshine dance round posh suburbia land. Scented flowers, tiny cute puppies, sailing boats, sparkling sea, pristine lawns, green neat hedges. Folk have made this area nice down here. Meditating on my movement, I realised that I’ve been focusing on my right foot and all its drama and struggle, like forever. That’s all I feel and think about when I walk. On and on it goes. My own personal nightmare of suffering. So I thought, I can think about a different area of my body instead, how about my left foot, just for a change. And all of a sudden I feel like I’m in an entirely different body, on a different foot that works and walks easier. Just by refocusing my attention on the foot that doesn’t hurt I have this new freedom. Oh my gosh, that’s it. Focus on the things that are working really well. Take your thoughts and feelings and actions into the best bits of your body. The bits that you love. Giving attention to pain makes me forget about all the good healthy bits I have. It consumes me. I don’t want to be consumed so I’m making a conscious effort to explore the goodness in my body rather than focusing on the bits that are a challenge. So hello left foot, pleased to meet you. I wonder what adventures you and I are going to get up to tomorrow…if right foot wants to come along it can but it won’t have all the attention this time. Not now I know how to give other parts of me a chance to shine out 🌟 Fav song - Strange World - Push - Andrew Bayer. What a joyful classic.

Smells good! Smells of melodies excited to be made.

Olive! You gorgeous thing. You wonderful sweet timid cheeky soul who’s always getting your brother into trouble. I love you little pixie.

I’ve been thinking about clothes. I live in the same jumper and trousers all the time now. They’re so cosy and soft. They mould to my body. I just love them. I think about my old life, how I had an entire wardrobe room full of outfits in every colour and how they were such a part of my persona. I was a teacher and I loved surprising the children (and adults) with a different coloured costume each day. Then as my metamorphis took place into my new adventurous life of travel, I felt more free of possessions and let go of nearly everything. I felt more grounded and free to say goodbye to some coveted objects. I realised in the end that all these things were weighing me down. I was so attached to all the shine and sparkle that as much as I loved them, I couldn’t wear half the things because they were impractical, uncomfortable or special. So they sat getting dusty. But still I bought more. Then I realised I was addicted to buying things but couldn’t stop. When I downsized, I gave bags and bags to charity. Like sooooo many. And I saw the essence of my hoarding nature. Simon saw it too and supported me but it made me think, that’s not an attractive quality to have, being out of control with how you spend your hard earned money and then overrun with stuff in your space making it bulge. If only I’d saved that money instead. But I didn’t, so I’ve learnt. And now I save every month and live in my yummy cosy grey wool jumper and comfy trousers and feel great and free and ready to move where the wind takes me at the drop of a hat.

Hendrix, you clown around and look like a cow cat. Polite, sweet, gentle, curious, kind to your sister. I’m really glad to meet you ❤️

A gorgeous strong warrior ❤️

Day 28. I’m totally in love with dancing and walking and moving. Today I had a morning house dance and an afternoon river dance with rain on my face and a breeze up my bum. I consciously walked by the river, listening to a Cosmic Gate set and understanding my feet and legs a bit more. Today was about setting my ankles free and giving them consideration. I loved the power of being outside in the air and walking to a powerful beat. It felt bloody brilliant. I had some uneven paths to contend with and some pain, but I also had an innocent spirit, always wanting to see what was around the next corner. Fav Song - Like This Body Of Conflict (quite a fitting title for my mood) - Third Party and Cosmic Gate. Shine on.

Day 27. Decided to eat pistachios through my dance today. I was hungry. I enjoyed cracking the shells open with my hands. I’m active here and have been walking loads by the River Hamble so dancing was more tiring. I’m still loving the beats and even if I sit down more, my arms are still pumping high. I’ve been thinking about how all these house sitting experiences are shaping me. I’m living in so many different areas with a variety of communities, family set ups, housing options, behaviours and choices. I see what works and doesn’t work. I get useful tips down to the finest details. I’m starting to write it all down. It’s important information on how to live simply with efficient design and a loving touch. Favourite song - Dynamic - Cosmic Gate and Ferry Corsten. Woweeee. So sexy, deep and banging. What a tune.

Curious Hendrix. Always got your nose in something 😻

How walking is for me - Gathering. Readying. Beginning. Feeling. Adapting. Concentrating. Challenging. Strengthening. Thinking. Surrendering. Wavering. Resisting. Shifting. Sensing. Changing. Realising. Thanking. Powering. Moving forward. Carrying on. Letting go. Bringing it on.

A bit of ship porn. These are pictures looking out onto the Solent. Large cruise ships dock in Southampton and sail across this strait to leave for the high seas. Epic. We met a lovely ship enthusiast who checks the times and names of the departures each day. Very cute.

Today I jumped off a wall like I used to do at The Nags Head pub when I was 8. I liked it so much I did it again, again and again. It felt fun and freeing and reminded my legs about certain muscles I don’t often use, but would like to more. I even had Simon cheering me on. Yay for love, yay for strong legs, yay for willpower! Not much dancing tonight, tomorrow I’ll continue properly, though I did listen to an incredible song which made me turn the volume up high… well as high as you can in suburbia 😄 Fav song - Madness - Bart Claessen.

Have some spring flowers 🌺

Meet Olive. Timid unless she’s playing, it’s good to help her forget to be scared 😉

Tonight we’re staying at The White Lion pub in a little village near our housesit. Tomorrow we move in with sweet Olive and Hendrix. It’s beautiful here. So much birdsong, near a church with a lovely cheeky horsey friend.

Roadtrip! On the way to Southampton to meet Olive and Hendrix our new kitties for the week. Excited.

Yorkshire. Farewell. You’ve treated me kindly. Sunshine, fresh air, lovely people, sweeping landscapes, space. I feel very connected to your land and people. You feel like home. Even though I’m going far away now to t’other end of country, I’ll keep you close.

Day 26. Last night of dance in this lovely cottage. It was a fab one full of light footed moves in my supportive DMs, long deep delicious stretches and explorations into new sweet swirling sounds. I love the feeling of my body as it connects and flows with the beats. Open and confident. Grounded and soaring. Above and Beyond’s Group Therapy radio show played my new favourite track - Synapse Dynamics by Mat Zo. I will be back for more of this healing funky hypnotising goodness.

A creamy rhubarb chocolate truffle face to be precise. I love chocolate. We both love chocolate. We just had a moment together appreciating every delicious tangy chomp of our last truffle. We used to get high quality bars from around the world delivered to our door each month (https://cocoarunners.com). We went a bit crazy over it 😄 We like companies who look after the workers on their cacao plantations. It’s important. Hotel Chocolat is good at this. They’re a great company thinking about ethics. Chocolate, cacao, cocoa is celebrated all over the world in many different ways. Some believe there’s a spirit in the cacao and hold ceremonies in honour of it. I’m not sure it’s still there when it gets into a chunky KitKat but all chocolate brings some kind of pleasure to its bearer 😊 Whatever way you take it, enjoy ❤️

Day 25. I can move and dance. What a miracle. Greenhavendjs, I am in love with all your tracks ❤️ I’m feeling free, funky, fun, giggly and ready to get shit done.

I’ve got a bit of a thing for moss. It’s so furry. I love stroking it. It’s like having a soft green pet from the Labyrinth 😄