A Place in the Sun

 Everyone knows that I love cats. This, especially since I brought home first two, and then a third cat. Their names are Tiggy and Luna, and Tuxy. At the time of writing, the older two are two and a half, while Tux is one and a half years old. Today is international cat day! So to all cat-lovers around the world - happy international cat day!  Here are my 3 cats. Luna - cheeky, sassy female, calico and affectionate: AKA Looney Luna Piggy Tiggy - a cutey with a baby voice. Tuxy, Tuxedo, Adolf. Shy and scared but very loving. Probably crazy about me.

 I thought of starting piano lessons again. It has been a while.  And, I thought - the lady upstairs from my office is a well-known piano teacher in Malta.  I hear the piano all day on a Tuesday - I could not miss out. So here I am, of a Tuesday at 6 p.m., starting again. Still having difficulty with self-discipline and all the things I thought of committing to.  This piano business has been the replacement for the love of ballet, seeing as the pain in my knees has often forced me to stop dancing. Piano lessons are not just for children, but are also great for adults who have always wanted to learn how to play the piano or who wish to continue their musical education. Taking piano lessons as an adult can be a rewarding and enriching experience. It can help to reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and provide a creative outlet. Moreover, with technology and the availability of online lessons, it has become even more accessible and convenient to learn the piano fr...

Embarking on a solo work-related journey led me to the captivating destination of Jersey. As the weekend unfolded before me, the inevitable question arose: where to dine? While the allure of retreating to the comfort of my room tugged at me—enveloped in its cold embrace, the prospect of a lackluster and solitary evening loomed. However, I chose to seize the moment differently. I envisioned this dining experience as an date with myself. With a touch of finesse, I carefully applied some makeup and wore elegant cosmetic jewelry—initially, I wasn't too sure I wanted to dress up so fancily. A couple of times, on the way to the restaurant, I resisted the temptation to buy my food from a grocery or take-away: would I have done that if I were dating someone? Or let someone do that to me? I thought, not. I thought of myself holding my own hand and must confess I almost felt shy. It was as though my lonely spirit was afraid to take the hand of my lively spirit. I came to this cute Thai resta...