2024 was not the most favourite year of my life. I can't say I've moved on but I have made changes to my life to improve it, specifically having Phyllis move in, but also some home improvements that were partly planned earlier this year. I added replacing some window tinting, blind cleaning, a new desk chair and fridge, monitor stand along with the planned new carpet and a complete repaint of the apartment.
Phyllis arrived home the evening after Boxing Day and Kosov and I went to the airport to meet and greet him and return home. I said to Kosov, we will leave home as his flight lands and still be there in plenty of time, but I lacked confidence in my words, so we left a bit earlier. An hour's parking at the airport costs $17 but stay into the extra hour, and it is $31. One less hug at the airport would have had us out under the hour. We were one minute over the hour so, $31 thank you very much. Kosov took Phyllis a bunch of purple flowers, his favourite colour, and the pink were Kosov's and my choice for home.
It is not for the lack of effort with Kosov having lodged many job applications online and done quite a bit of foot slogging but he remains out of work. Phyllis pays $200 per week and when Kosov's lease ends where he now is supposed to be living, they will pay $300 per week. I know Kesav has little money so I offered a deal that until his lease expires, they can both stay here for $150 per week.
They have both worked hard to be kind and helpful to me, but no. Kosov must move back to his digs if they can't even afford my generous offer.
I am cat sitting for Sister again in January as they take their annual short holiday in the lovely town of Bright. Otherwise I have no holiday plans at all. Travelling on my own seems to be such a big stumbling block.
Our Friend from Japan. is on a cruise ship and after visiting Mauritius, there was a stop at Reunion and she is now in Madagascar. I've never looked at the island before. What an unbelievably straight eastern coastline. And look at all the ship traffic passing the island.
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I will pop downstairs to view the kiddies fireworks at 9.30 at the tram stop, as we did last year. So here is a photo and video I prepared earlier.
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You are right about Madagascar's coast line. It almost looks sliced.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your boarders can stay, but like the line you have drawn. And I really hope that Kosov finds work.
A very, very happy 2025 to you too.
EC, sliced is is good word, and that is what it looks like.
DeleteI think you have nanaged your life so well after all the turmoil and you seem to be finding an equilibrium.
ReplyDeleteI wish you every happiness for 2025 Andrew.
Thanks JayCee. While we are very remote, I'm happy to have you in my life.
DeleteIt's evident that you've been through some challenging times, but it's also clear that you are actively making positive changes. Transforming your space and bringing in Phyllis sounds like wonderful steps toward creating a nurturing environment. Even though things didn't go perfectly at the airport, it's sweet that Kosov brought Phyllis his favourite purple flowers.
ReplyDeleteRoentare, while I miss Ray terribly, I am quite pleased with my new life. Thank you.
DeleteHappy New Year to all of you! And I hope next year goes better, Andrew. You're doing so well at building your new life, hats off!
ReplyDeleteBoud, I don't like self praise, but I think I've done quite well.
DeleteHappy New Year! I'm wishing you a much better year.
ReplyDeleteIt can only be that Deb. Thanks.
DeleteWell, you made it through the year so that counts for something.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't really get better but it does get easier.
It is getting easier Bob. Time...etc etc.
DeleteI hope 2025 brings many fun moments for you, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are lovely and will be enjoyable for a while.
Travelling alone is a big change but I suspect we have to be well healed before it's comfortable
Kylie, I really need to get this self travel into my life. Thanks.
Delete2024 wasn't the kindest of years to you but you made it through and can still manage a laugh here and there.
ReplyDeleteMay 2025 bring you a sense of peace and more laughs.
Did we have a laugh together Merlot? I think so. We found the place with rocks.
DeleteNice fireworks, Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI challenge you to find a similar straight edge where Madagascar might have sheared off from. It looks like someone sliced the island and the cut off section sank back into the sea. I never noticed that straight edge before.
River, yes it must be underwater. I cannot ever recalling seeing a straight land edge like that at sea. Happy New Year.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Darla. I do get plenty of hugs from my tenants. I wish they would bugger off and leave me alone...maybe not really.
Delete2024 was rough on you, but you tiptoed through that minefield of a year with as much grace and courage as anyone I know. May 2025 go a bit gentler.
ReplyDeleteDebby, tiptoed is a good word, and that is what I did, in a minefield. I am looking forward to 2025, where I will force myself to travel.
DeleteNew Year's Eve used to be an amazing night, until the children were born in the 1970s. Since then we have had dinners with friends and good quality wines, but not going to the city to watch the fireworks.
ReplyDeleteBe well in 2025!
Hels, your loss in 2024 can't be ignored. It is something no mother should experience. Dinners and wine sound pretty good to me. Happy 2025 to you, dearest.
DeleteMay 2025 be all that you wish it to be and at least as much as you deserve.
ReplyDeleteThank you JB, and the same wishes for you.
DeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks TP. To you also.
DeleteHope it is a Happy New Year for you, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat. Best wishes to you.
DeleteI know someone who went for a visit to Madagascar. I remember I google mapped the country, curious to see what she would see, but I never noticed that coastline, so straight looks cut with a knife.
ReplyDeleteStrayer, that is how I would describe it.
DeleteThat is a freakish really straight coastline at Madagascar
ReplyDeleteSome event must have happened many centuries ago to make it like that, Cloudia. Who knows.
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