Adventures of a Cat Lady

  • 2023 Wrapped Up and Done

    Another year almost down, the older I get the shorter each year seems to feel. Ok, thats absolutely not true (but true). Jan-Mar always feels like a drag and you think, ‘when will this year end’. Spring arrives, things feel less dark and miserable. June arrives and you think, ‘what, already have way through the…

  • 2020 and who would have thought we’d all be in worldwide pandemic fighting for toilet paper over tissues

    I cant believe we’re already basically a third of the way into the year and what a unique years its been already. I’m pleased to say that the year has been entertaining so far and Ive had tons of fun. Last year gave me closure, acceptance and clarity on a level I’ve never had before…

  • 2019, I’m so ready to say goodbye

    The round up over 2019, the good, the bad, the sick and the immense personal growth.

  • Moving house and adulting

    This year,  has been crazy busy… thats my excuse for not blogging. I have had a few messages of disappointment at my distinct lack of blogging. I can always trust my friends to harass me and put me back on the right path!  Having said that, so much has happened in the last 5 months…

  • 2019, where have you gone?

    I cannot believe it is seriously almost June already?!?! I recently received this message, which reminded me that I’ve been neglecting blogging. It made me laugh but it was a reality check that it has literally been months since I put my preverbal pen to paper and a month later I’m taking action on the message. …

  • Going Dutch – Dating in the Netherlands

    I am single and have been single for many years, I decided to dip my toe into the Dutch dating pool. This has been unique in many ways and most certainly a learning curve. Here are the opinions from people around me on my single status and dating: My mother: ‘I’m ready for you to…

  • 1 Year in the Netherlands

    It’s officially been 365 days, an entire year, since I moved to the Netherlands. What a year, its had it’s up and downs and I can say unreservedly that its been an adventure. Brexit: This is the gift that just keeps giving, much like an STD. I literally have no idea what my future holds…

  • 2 Months in the Netherlands

    Moving country isn’t easy! Here is how Im finding my new life in the Netherlands.

  • First two weeks in my dutch life

    First two weeks in my dutch life

    Day of moving 7am flights are so cruel, as it means you really need to be at the airport by 5am, as there is always some new security alert which means security really clamp down on how many travel sized items and contact lenses you take in your carry on. Thus you end up leaving…

  • Tales of a Crazy Cat Lady and her PPPs (pampered pedigree pussies)

    I am a crazy cat lady. Growing up, my family always had cats, much to my fathers own upset. It was uncommon for us to have anything less 5 cats and most summers we had more than 10.  Growing up, the main family cat was Cavity. As with all fun animal names, Cavity got his…