Norman, the ginger ninja

Two weeks ago, we found an abandoned kitten just behind our house. 

What brought him there, we can only guess and it makes for a horrid world if someone just placed him there. He was frail, left for dead, had a cold, fleas and enough flea poo on his body to make him look as though he had rolled in mud.


We took him in and shared a great ten days together, including with Elbi. Norman grew strong and unabashed and very friendly but in need of endless hugs and love. 

This Wednesday, ever so suddenly in the morning, it took a massive turn for the worse and we had to rush him to the vet. There was little we could do for him - something was ravishing him from the inside out. He had a massive infection and as much as he got better on the outside, he was getting worse on the inside. We took the time off work to be with him and he passed away at 2.45 on Wednesday 18th September 2013.


We are praying for him and putting him to rest today.

I know there are many more cases like this in Japan, and that makes me even sadder.
At least we did what we could for this little cutie. xxx RIP NORMAN xxx

Itabashi...

Oh my gosh, time to get ready for work - back to school and all that. But, I just want to say, how awesome it is to be back home. And Itabashi really is that.
It was so peaceful coming back to our apartment. Even the end of the holiday wasn't a downer, and that has to be a good sign, right? Man, we are so lucky.

So, in order to fully appreciate our lovely abode, we stayed at home and did sweet f.a.

Even Elbi caught up on sleep! You see, he missed a few naps yesterday and, well, you. Know, all that travelling and ting...he slept for hours even after we woke up and is sleeping now. To be honest, i think he has been awake for about two hours today, I kid you not. Time enough to pee on a bean bag, hump a toy or two and chew on a slipper. Bless.

Today was all about grounding, as is tomorrow. I am so ready for this year ahead. The plans are in order and off we go. If last year was all about love and awesomeness, then this year will be about the work, paid and unpaid. Time to sort a few things out, writing, volunteering, all the things that make me happy.

It's also a time to be far more considerate. All this saving of the planet and it's creatures, and I still eat meat. Yes, there might be some changes around here, but slowly and surely and definitely after we have bought our hardcore sorel winter boots. Week, we all need a vice, a warm one too.

Here's to a happy new year!!

XXX

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Location:１丁目,Itabashi,Japan