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Flower
Saturday? 8th April 2023 Another of those no name brand days were the energy is total holiday feel. I woke up tired, yes one of those...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Good full moon Friday
Friday 7th April 2023 Good Friday. Waking up early enough to catch the last night's full moon disappear over the western horison had me...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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Full moon, full heart
Thursday 6th April 2023 Full moon tonight which probably explains the range of extreme emotions today. I had a flurry of activity first...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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Sunrise and sunset
Wednesday 5th April 2023 I woke up in another different bed but I'd slept well and I was early enough to catch the dawn breaking the...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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Wild in nature
Tuesday 4th April 2023 I was up and at 'em early today because I wanted to join a group of weekly walkers at the Wilds Park in Houghton. ...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Friends on the run
Monday 3rd April 2023 I'm feeling so grateful right now. A fabulous day and a fun night. I was thinking of my 40s and how I would never...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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Weeding
Sunday 2nd April 2023 Today was a rest day. Post event recovery and it was blissful. My plans of joining a friend on a trip to Pretoria...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 2, 20232 min read
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No fool April
Saturday 1st April 2023 I woke up at 3.30am and thought I'd managed to get back to sleep when the wake-worry voice asked 'What will you...
Cathie Rooyen
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Funerals and preparations
Friday 31 March 2023 The end of the third month and I woke up to pouring rain, thunder and no power. It was dark snd misty and perfect...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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Recce run
Thursday 30th March 2023 I did a run through of my tour today, although I couldn't get hold of the main contacts for both venues. That...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Past fear and future faith
Wednesday 29th March 2023 I had a very efficient day, with booking appointments, washing my car and walking Molly, meeting my friend...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Virtual birthdays
Tuesday 28th March 2023 I was waking up at 4.30am again convinced it was Wednesday and went into a slight panic about my Heritage Tour...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Purging and tea ceremony
Monday 27th March 2023 Back in 2021, I decided to pack up my things and go to the coast to see how I coped without my: • Own place •...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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The ache of grief
Sunday 26th March 2023 Sometimes I start this blog with having no idea which direction my words will take. Tonight is one such time. As...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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A gentleman passes
Saturday 25th March 2023 I was a fresh faced 23 year old when I moved into my starter home with Nic. I can remember feeling really grown...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 25, 20233 min read
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Origin and thought
Friday 24th March 2023 Sometimes you have to return to the point of origin to see how far you've come. I spent a lot of time with two...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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Tech knowl edgy
Thursday 23rd March 2023 I am so thankful for this marvelous invention of smart phones and internet. The phone developers probably...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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A doggy day
Wednesday 22 March 2023 Another good chunk of sleep last night went down well although I lay awake from 4.30am waiting to hear from...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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Village feels
Tuesday 21st March 2023 I could get used to having 5 hour stretches of sleep. I woke up again at 4.20am for the first time. I used to be...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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A walk on the east side
Monday 20th March 2023 I was extremely happy to wake up for the first time at 4.30am. It meant that I had 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep...
Cathie Rooyen
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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