A new start!!

After nearly a year of absence , I thought it would be nice to start blogging again.

I had a busy year, but during the lockdown I had time to evaluate my life and put my priorities in a proper perspective. I realized that what I need is balance!!

Now don't we all!!! Not an exiting insight, but something we easily forget. I am the person who is always thinking....I have to do this......I should do that....So, no more "shoulds" and "have-to's". Let just take every day as it comes and see what happens. Just like these two stray cats above.

I am going to balance my work, my garden, my house and my leisure time. Wish me luck!!!

Let's start with the garden. The poor thing was neglected for a few years. So only the strongest of the plants survived and as a bonus I have nearly every possible kind of weed growing there now. The weeds came up to 1 meter of height. All those years I kept watering the strawberries though. I was the only one who knew where they were because you couldn't see them any more.

They were well protected and stayed moist, and they're doing fantastic at this moment. We have a good harvest. There was no time to replant them and put them in rows, but the bed looks great. The spearmint also survived and, as a matter of fact, pops up everywhere. A whole root system below the surface!!

After Paris (my husband) and me pulled all the weeds, we had someone come to do the digging and to prune the citrus trees. What a difference! Only negative aspect is, that Paris, not being used to gardening, overdid it a bit and hurt his back. So no more gardening for him at the moment.

I wake up early and work an hour or so in the garden.  I love gardening, it relaxes me and makes me feel good. And... I don't feel guilty when I have my afternoon coffee outside, reading a magazine, or doing some hand stitching. Didn't I say no more "should's" ( I should work in the garden instead of sitting here!!!). Balancing my leisure time!

I feed a mother stray cat and her little black kitten. They are waiting already! The little one is very cute, but afraid. Runs away when I come close. She loves playing in the garden. Probably sees a bird here.

And then we have Mio, our indoor/outdoor cat. He used to live in Athens with my daughter Alexandra and her family. He had 3 balconies to roam on the 4th floor and a big view. When he came to Sparta, nearly a year ago, he was very interested in other cats, something completely new for him. He was friendly to begin with. Soon he realized, though, that the stray ones in the garden, didn't like newcomers.

He had to be careful, retreat or attack. He chose for the last option, even though he is neutered. I guess that he thinks, after living for 3 years inside, that there is no way he will have his new found freedom being taken away from him!!! He sits like a king on different spots in the garden, protecting his kingdom. Good for him!

It is 6 o'clock, time for my coffee break! There is a nice breeze, so it won't be too hot.

Someone else was enjoying the garden too this morning. Lovely breakfast between the flowers, cats, butterflies, zooming bees, or wasps, tiny lizards.

What else do you want??

Have a nice day and stay safe!!