Are you lucky enough to have hummingbirds in your garden? What a joy! How amazing are hummingbirds?! Today I created a beautiful music video for my latest song Beija-Flor full of magical hummingbirds. I feel like I’ve been looking at exquisite jewels all day. Woweeeee.
We met Merry the Cornish Rex again. We met her guardians too (cats don’t have owners you know). Her ripply, velvety coat shone in the sunshine. She’s sweet and playful. She goes to the park for an hour each day and her hobby is chasing things that fly. She’s a real little pixie.
46 - I only spent a few days with little Kiki. She left a lasting impression. This is her story.
45 - This story is about Don, a British Shorthair who wasn’t quite all there.
I made another little video for one of my song performances. I’ve used video clips this time of nature and endearing moments I experienced on my travels. I’ve been experimenting with the little hand drawn graphic elements of Filmora 9 too.
Fancy exquisite chocolate? Look no further than these Happy Hippo biscuits for kids. By far the creamiest, truffliest white chocolate i’ve tasted. And value wise, they’re amazing. Wins all round. How cute are they when you open them up? I almost feel guilty biting its head off!
I love swimming. I’m aerodynamically designed to swim. Swimming out of my depth is fine too, as long as I can see the bottom. But swimming in Loch Ard presents a real challenge because it’s full of peat and peat means a murky bottom. And I don’t like murky bottoms.
There are bright red buoys anchored in a large, loose circle far out in the open water, away from the safety of the shore. They’re swim buoys for distance swimmers who want to go for miles. I’m one of those swimmers but since watching Jaws (and other horror films) too young, that first scene has stayed with me. It has stunted me and left me with feelings of anxiety that I haven’t been able to shake.
Magical mossy moments.
Something super duper magical happened in the park this afternoon. We were lying on the grass, waiting for the ping pong table to become available when out of nowhere a little Cornish Rex kitten came bounding over onto our rug, laid down and asked for strokes (her hair was sooooo rippley 😻). Cats aren’t a usual occurrence in that park (are they in any?) especially in a park full of excitable kids.
It was made even more magical by the fact that it was a ‘Rex’ breed because this is a breed of cat we’re really drawn to. We’d heard great things about their friendly, pixie like personalities and it was a bonus them having hypoallergenic hair. They’d eluded us on our housesitting travels and I always felt I’d missed out on spending time with them. And then this little sprite called Meredith came to say hi. She seemed to gravitate towards us. She snuggled up to me and just wanted to be close. And along came the children, crowding round, unable to keep their hands off her. She didn’t mind. They were gentle. And even when they weren’t, she politely told them they were being too rough.
She was so much fun, the children chased her round but she wasn’t frightened or fazed. She ran all over the place leaping for flies, climbing trees, hiding in the willow, as a trail of kiddos snaked after her, magnetised. She loved being around all the people. She loved life.
What a delightful catto.
Oh my goodness i’m so happy. If this isn’t some kind of sign about something or other I don’t know what is. Maybe it was just to remind me that i’m back in my true heart. Back where I belong in myself. Attracting goodness and joy and light and innocence.
We saw where she lived on her tag so we’re going to pay her guardians a visit and find out her story and say hello. Maybe she’s got a sister?!
Even though it’s not quite the time to get our own catto yet, the thought of being able to go to the park to see her is more than enough. Yay for Meredith catto for brightening my day!!!
Please meet my special Ombar. This is a real treat. It even got delivered straight to my hand by lovely Simon (thanks Simon). A posh chocolate such as this is a luxury these days. It’s smooth and creamy and filled with joy and fairies. If you ever get the chance, I recommend.
44 - Wow, what a week. I finally got a letter from my mum. This is what happened next.
I acknowledge you! - Reddit article
Just posted a new video to my YouTube channel after a looooong break. I’m experimenting using Wondershare Filmora9 (what a mouthful!) to link beautiful scenes and music together. First one has been a lot of fun. It’s so nice to remember all the magical places I’ve visited. I’m a lucky girl. Long may the adventures and creative spirit continue.
Another Loch Ard swim day. The water was like marble and deliciously fresh. This swim was later in the day as the sun was setting so I didn’t stay looking this relaxed for long as the midges were out in full force! I love to immerse in pure water. My skin feels so smooth now.
I found the most magical woodland yesterday. As it has no name on the map, I’m going to call it mossy woods. It made me cry it was so beautiful. I was overwhelmed. The moss and lichen were exquisite. So many varieties. I love moss! I felt like I’d walked into another realm.
My mermaid mode still isn’t convinced about hill walking. She certainly protested on the way up Duncryne Hill, a mini hill known as ‘The Dumpling’. The views of Loch Lomond sure made up for the lack of bench at the top.
benches on 🏔 tops = obvious addition for mermaid comfort
Celebrating sweet Georgie’s meow (again).
43 - Cat Tails - Georgie the gentle giant.
42 - The surly Burmese catto with naughty tendencies looking to cause trouble wherever he roameth.
41 - In today’s podcast I discuss how I’m trying to save my mind from being caught up in negative, looping emotions. I talk about what’s working for me, how the family situation is going and what the future holds.