Can't believe it's July already. There'd been a few real summery days. That was wonderful. Lots of work continued. Having been in and out of my inner balance. Fourth lesson completed in Herbalism course. Had attended a Level 2 course on Bach flower essences. Learnt quite a lot, especially that I need more confidence. Having felt upset not being able to attend a concert of Loreena McKennitt in Budapest. A friend from Portugal was here for a short visit. Finally being able to sit down with a new book. Waiting for the new Harry Potter movie. Orlando (cat) is still here. Another sudden turn of events (positive). Being hopeful.

Laziness in writing, get away from me!

I've been too much occupied with other things. Some of these things have come to an end, some have continued, and new ones have started.

Quick visit at home at the end of April. May has gone with a blink. My mum in Edinburgh for the summer, working in one of the neighbouring guesthouses. Herbalism course, second lesson completed. Windy days. Summery, sunny days. New sandals and white jeans. A purple hat. Lots of work. Inner struggles. Orlando, the cat is back again. Barbecue. Yoga enjoyed fully. Holiday plans for September.

I met someone today who had a look at my blog. And a friend last week made a comment that she's waiting for some updates. I'm always surprised to hear or read that my thougths have been looked at, my words have been read.
I've been very lazy to write these past months. I had lots of thoughts, but perhaps it wasn't the time to share them.
A very close acquaintance passed away in November. She was my mother's best friend, and I also knew her since I was a child. A sweet, goodhearted, gentle person. She was like a second mother to me.
My mother came for a visit in December. Great time, lots of fun. The holidays passed very quickly. I stayed here in Edinburgh, because the guesthouse was open, so I was working. I had a lovely traditional Christmas dinner at Roddy's.
I'd been at home in January for two weeks. Catching up with parents and friends. I started to take up Yoga classes. And I stopped with my Portuguese. At least for some time.
February has brought something of a surprise. I need to learn to accept life's gifts. I need to learn to be able to receive blessings.

Scottish October.

After a warm holiday at home, when I tried to soak up as much sunshine as possible, I'm back to my favourite Scottish city.

With autumn, a "new year" has started as well. Hope it will be a good, healthy and sweet one.

I've started some new "projects" lately. I work as a volunteer once a week in a Cancer Research charity shop, which is just around the corner. Jackie, the manager of the shop is a lovely, warmhearted woman. And she is a homeopath as well.

I enrolled to a Portuguese language course at the university. The charm of my heart's homeland, Portugal, has not been lifted yet. It's stubbornly holding its place there. So I thought, I should perhaps "brush up" my language skills. I don't need a big brush though. What a language! When I hear it spoken, I catch only words. It's beautiful to my ears, but will there come a day when I can put the sentences together in my head?

I've a new friend. His name is Roddy, is 62, and runs a neighbouring guesthouse. He is a good friend of my manager, that's how I came to know him. Now he comes almost everyday for a cup of tea. And - he is a Knight Templar. Really. He is!

Orlando, the cat, has changed her mind, and moved back home. She still comes to visit or for a snack, but presently she's a resident of Gilmore Place 40, not 26. I miss her.

My favourite British author, Salley Vickers has published a new novel lately, Where Three Roads Meet. I've got it, I'm going to start to read it soon.

I'll try to write more often.