- The first bike tour with my new Pedelec.
- A night out with C. We went to a left-wing satire/stand-up show and, surprisingly, I found it to be quite entertaining. C. met an acquaintance, Nicole Gohlke. She's a member of the German Bundestag and is friends with Wolfgang M. Schmitt, Ole Nymoen (who invited her to the show) and Jean-Philippe Kindler. So we tagged along for drinks at the Adina hotel bar.
- Planning a trip to Gran Canaria with Ludo, Marcus and Christian. I want to go diving and drive around the island before the dudes arrive! We're going to look at a few properties together. At first I was sceptical but the idea is growing on me.
- Meeting my new hypnotherapist. We're vibing.
- My Duolingo comeback. I'm kinda relieved to see that I do still speak Spanish.
- One of those fantastic massages I sometimes get from Ploy.
- Letting vanilla pudding drip off the spoon, right into my mouth.
- Meeting Fiorina at the doctor's office! Well, she IS the doctor, so she got paid for chatting with me. Nice!
- The neighbourhood's magnolia trees in full bloom.
- Accidentally starting oil painting!
- The Sisterhood in Dune Prophecy.
- INIKO blew me away with her voice, her vibe, her presence and style. What a great artist. Fantastic concert.
- A last minute decision to go to the cinema. I discovered that there is a really nice one just 10min from my house! What. I'll be back.
- My car came back squeaky clean from the repair.
- Scotland on a menu: Digestives. Rosemary crackers. Terry's Chocolate Orange. One of the best Bánh mì sandwiches I've ever eaten. Ethiopian food. Acaï and Buddha bowls. Roger's pancakes.
- Edinburgh and Glasgow adventures: Staying at a very old but charming guesthouse. Walking through Greyfriar's Kirkyard at dusk, taking a bus to the sea, finding the perfect shops for us in Leith: Portal (me) and a boardgame store (C.) A teary cinema visit. / Staying at a chic, modern hotel. A night out at a rock pub, an intense talk about C.'s suicide thoughts, going dancing. An afternoon at Kelvingrove Museum.
- Those beautiful, bright yellow gorse bushes as far as the eyes can see.
- Connecting with Nori, Yod, Beans, Names, Jade, Su, Jordan.
- Seeing C. DJ, how well he's been received, the joy he radiated.
- Workshops on radical honesty,l and assertiveness, the God Experiment.
- Dancing to Fluffernutter.
- Tilly the cat. She's soft and fierce.
- Making Jordan's van bounce.
- Finding all the Easter eggs before (and while!) soaking in the hot tub.
- Talking to Ria, Amaris and Nori after watching SCALES. Brainstorming the Dyke Cruise Bingo together.
- Being alone in Cosmic Cave, writing letters, doodling, drawing tarot cards.
- An intense welfare shift. I learned that I'm not responsible for other people's issues even if I'm the one they confided in.
- The starry sky, the view of the ocean, the forest.
- Taking photos dressed up as Saints with Beans' instant camera.
- Displaying my art. Singing together.
- Horse goodies and happiness. The kindness of strangers.
- Gifting back rubs and Osho zen cards.
- C. told me he loved me. In person and in writing.
- Sean giving us a ride to the airport. So grateful. Cuddling on the plane. Veggie doner and Apfelschorle upon arrival.
- Meditating my way through an MRI tunnel. And my first hypnosis session with Alex.
- Seeing the others' photos of Celtic Burn. Connecting with new friends.
- My first hypnosis therapy session.
- Dandelion fields illuminated by the afternoon sun.
- Another A+ massage (Ploy is the best).
- Meeting Manu, cutting his hair, buying flower pots.
- A lovely time with C. and L. We accompanied C. to the shooting club and I got to shoot a few rounds as well. We visited friends, had lunch at an eco restaurant in the countryside. I picked a wildflower bouquet. Then we went to a place with a good view, walked around the graveyard and L. asked to light a candle in the church up on the hill. Then we enjoyed a scoop of ice-cream in the evening sun. C. helped me with my ETFs and we cuddled a lot. And we talked about getting married! I feel loved.
- Walking through the airport with my new (deep purple!) noise-cancelling BOSE headphones. Spherical instrumental music playing. This is SO helpful.
- Buying stickers and tattoos for my inner child. Applying the tattoos to my notebook pages! They can actually be used for paper. Who knew.
- Another arrival at Hridaya. A calm one this time. I knew what to expect. I felt patient, content. I loved how familiar everything was. A few Karma yogis I already knew. Bella the cat. Not much has changed around here (Have I?) And I'm so happy I splurged on a single room. I value my peace and quiet.
- Returning to the hanging chair under the chestnut tree for lunch. I used to come here almost daily during the silent retreat. Such an idyllic spot.
- Bella allowed me to pet her.
- Sunbathing lizards. Bumblebees and butterflies. Pea twines with elegant purple blossoms.
apr 4 2025 ∞
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