Feeling Arty!

My fingers are itching for the feel of compressed charcoal, paint brushes, graphite sticks! Miss Kitty Whip craves some art in her life.
She is a 'sometimes artist' when the mood takes her, only due to feeling below par of late she hasn't done anything about it. Bad Kitty Whip, must try harder, needs motivation and a big dollop of inspiration.
Well, I do have a few ideas.........
One being the obvious subject - the kitten! I have many wonderful photos of my feline baby, but - have asked the boyfriend repeatedly to show me how to hook up the lap top to the printer and transfer photos. But as you guessed, to no avail :-(
I desperately want to immortalise the kitten in oil, acrylic or whatever but it's a right pain when the photo as it's up on the computer times out and shuts down! Grrrrrrump.............
I will however persevere with my nagging as I want to draw and be crafty and creative.
Last weekend I ventured out to a wonderful art gallery just a stones throw from Kitty Whip towers. I just love looking at art ....siiiiiiggghhhhs.....

Restored and rebooted.........

I have just returned from a very relaxing weekend away in the country.
What is it about the country air that makes you feel .......well ......generally good? Maybe it's the imbibing of wine by the roaring wood burning stove, or the clean, fresh air, or just possibly - doing nothing!

I obviously missed the kitten, but made friends with a tame pedigree sheep! He is the pet of the next door neighbours at the cottage we were staying in. He is such a gentle soul, and likes nothing better than to follow you around, especially if you take the time to talk to him. He was incredibly quiet, no bleating - only a slight growl when I first approached him. I guess he wondered if I was friend or foe! Within minutes we were the bestest of friends.

Energy levels have been up and down, so I am playing it by ear. I have had a bit of a fibromyalgia attack for the last few weeks, I however will not bore you with that. I am trying to rectify it by doing yoga 3 times a week - it helps.

I was complimented on how shiny my hair is looking yesterday (twice)! I was also asked which shampoo I use, I guess it must be all that country air that is making Miss Kitty Whip's mane sparkle............

'Stressed' is just 'Desserts' spelled backwards......

Well darklings,
I made it through another birthday................... mind you, the day before my birthday was a difficult one. My beloved Pillow (cat) passed away 2 years ago on that day, so it will always be rather sad :-(

Pet's inspire such a pure love...........I am so glad I have my kitten Groucho, he is just over a year old now, so not quite so kittenish any more!
He keeps me sane (just), and gives me many kisses and cuddles which is a very good thing.

My birthday started with a long lie in (ahem, or oversleeping shhhh)!
No time for brekkie, quick bit of brunch, then mad dash to get to the cinema on time (the film started at 1.20pm).
Then a trot over to the art gallery to see a print making exhibition, frankly darklings, around 70% of it was a bit pants - pretentious clap trap!

Later on that evening it was bubbly time..........and cake mmmmm, carrot cake to be precise, with luscious icing on, delicious goodness that is oh so wonderful!

My energy levels have been so/so, I'm really trying NOT to overdo things. Those alarm bells are kind of ringing in a distant sort of way, I am aware and not ignoring them. Plenty of cat naps, and doing only one  big task a day, this may consist of :

A yoga class
Meeting friends for coffee
A short walk
Going to the cinema
A light food shop
Doctor/Dentist appointment

You get the picture, sad isn't it? That is why in Miss Kitty Whip's world nothing get's done! Or it might, but slowly.
Must not beat oneself up about it 'keep calm and carry on'

Let's say it together 'keep calm and carry on' - now doesn't that feel better.............?

Blog on!

Good morning,
Well, I've kind of peeled myself off the floor and am doing ok ish.
Health wise, I've actually not been too bad at the moment. I've been trying to listen to my body, which is saying 'be kind to me' so that is what I've been doing.
This consists of;
Lots of cuddles with the kitten
A short walk each day
Healthy, wholesome food
Not beating myself up about doing all the things I think I should be doing!
Listening to good music
Reading a good book
Listening to radio 4

I have some fun things to look forward to (which always helps)!
Friday night, a meal in the best vegetarian restaurant in the area, after meeting up with friends for coffee and cake earlier in the day.
Then Sunday..........(drum roll) it's my birthday! Yay, off to the cinema to see Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. So all in all, a very good weekend planned which has lifted my spirits no end.

And.......have just had an invite for the following weekend to stay in a lovely cottage in the country - now things are really looking up!
It seems the powers that be have taken pity on me and are turning things in my favour. Well, you know what they say about karma? What goes around comes around, and I am due a big dollop of loveliness!

The rain clouds are gathering....

Just when I thought things were looking up - raining heavily, dull and grey.
My very favourite uncle unfortunately passed away today, very sad day indeed.

In fact I have decided to write today off, I've gone back to bed this afternoon with the kitten to wallow. Sometimes a good wallow is the right thing to do. It gives one a bit of 'me' time.

It seems like a big low always comes after a big high. It's like the powers that be not letting you enjoy life too much. They like to remind you that they have the power. Don't get me wrong, I am not the slightest bit religious, but I do believe in karma ish.

Yesterday, I had a wonderful day in the late summer sunshine in a beautiful botanic gardens. It couldn't be further from today's doom and gloom.

Bad things always happen near to my birthday, I haven't enjoyed my birthday for three years or so. Although last year was fun, watching the penguin parade at Edinburgh zoo!

Don't worry darklings, I will be alright, I always am ..........eventually.