South Oxfordshire District

Today, Leah and I went to Oxfam Superstore, my all time favourite Charity shop in Oxford (and there are plenty around). In 2020, I always used leave with at least 5 more psychology books. This time, it was worse. I found a new fav cup (I've used to collect them, I defo have enough) and some cool books for my niece and nephew as well as my au pair boys. The ladder I would visit tonight, after not seeing them for 2 years. So weird. So, I left Leah to get some work done and meet me later, I was riding the bus to my au pair families home. And entering the house, it was a pretty strange feeling. I've lived here. And it was so long ago and not very long ago. It felt the same and completely different. Flora greeted me in her usual "common" way and Zephyr and Ezra were not very interested. They've grown a lot since I've last seen them. It's weird, how connected you can feel to people and in the same way not in the slightest. Zephyr was all my heart when I lived in Oxford, he was my joy. And now he didn't even recognize me, really. I felt sad about it, and at the same time kinda relieved. Kofi, the goldie, recognized me at least. And he used me right away for some much needed cuddles. There were two new cats, Kiwi and Mango (I think) that got much more attention than good ol' Kofi. He was so much bigger than Aluna. I had to use both hands to pet him. And really move my arms :D
We had some banana bread with each other and played some cards, Flora and I talked a bit about the time between. She remembered loads of things from the past. Her dad has passed away, which I was extremely sad about. I very much liked that old, wise and kind man. I wished I could have stayed longer, that Covid wouldn't have happened. But on the other hand, I was so glad that everything turned out the way it did. So I left the house, my old short-term home, with very mixed but mostly positive feelings.
Leah and I wanted to meet at The Library, a great bar/pub where we'd be at a free Stand-up Comedy show. As I had still time, I decided to walk the 40mins, to process my feelings, call my parents to check on them and let them check on me. Arriving at the bar, Leah and I got ourselves some yummy pizza and settled for some new jokes, that our laughter would be rating as good or bad. The night was alright and quite enjoyable all in all.Read more