New Life, who 'dis?

 “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” -Socrates

In 2021 'my song' was 'release me by Agnes' and in those 365 days since I have made many realizations, decisions and changes in my life. Now in 2022 'my song' is 'Hello by Allie X' and soon to be 'Break my soul by Beyonce.'

Some of you keeping up with me personally already know but I have been very busy as of late - with my blog and new TikTok taking a delayed result, haha. Closing one chapter of my city life for a new one in the country. 

If you need a full update read the post here but for the spark notes version:

2016: A city cat met a country Bear and became quick friends 

2018: The friendship continued with plans to reunite but had to cancel.

2019: Misunderstanding feelings and miscommunication kept them supportive friends... 

2021: After much growth & heartbreak for both, the cat convinced the bear they deserved to accept their feelings & each other. 

2022: The long awaited reunion & vacation! Followed by decisions to close the distance!

Curious about the J&J journey? You can Follow along my Ko-fi Page for updates, info and greatly appreciated support for the big move at https://ko-fi.com/jandjadventures I've been very grateful for the time, lessons and memories I've had in Kingston and truly thank everyone who has been supportive or excited for my new chapter! The reunions & good lucks (not goodbyes) I've had with many of you truly touch my heart. I'll be using my TikTok and Facebook Reels to make snippets and updates don't worry!

I will be posting about my Long Distance move experience soon after so keep an eye out! 

Also for anyone else planning a long distance/remote move I will be posting a how-to so others can learn from my experience or know where to start!

Avalon of the Heart, my first book

Through the years I've been told that different aspects of my life would make for a good book. So here is the story I thought of from my most recent vacation..

Avalon of the Heart.

A mushy story of trials through time for peace and prosperity.

Once upon a time a mighty bear from the country met a cute cat from the city. The bear was tall, dark and handsome - very strong and very smart. The cat was beautiful, lively and brave - very responsibly and caring. They were instantly friends and although the bear lived far from the cat for they stayed in touch constantly. They had many things in common, the same sense of humor and being friends was more than easy.

When the cat wanted to be more than friends suddenly the bear vanished. The cat was very sad in thinking that the bear had left her life. But one day the bear returned, apologizing for leaving her alone to what he had hoped would be a good life. She was hesitant but thankful to have him back in her life. Like no time had past their friendship was renewed and grew stronger. 

Through the years they loved, laughed, learned and supported each other as ever-distant dreamers. The bear was stubborn and did not want to ever make the cat unhappy or regretful if they joined their lives together. Their friendship was precious to them both. But the cat was also stubborn and believed that if they only took the leap to try that it would come true. 

Hoping to see each other again the bear and cat made plans to meet like they had before. But their plans did not come true. the bear felt discourages and the cat heartbroken. The bear was worried his country life would not be enough for the city cat. The cat was worried that her city personality was too much for the bear.

Years later when the cat was at her saddest and lowest, with the bear helping to keep her spirits high, she decided that enough was enough. The bear had witnessed and supported her through failed attempts to fill the hole in her heart where the bear would always be. No one had and no one would ever compare to the bear - to her bear. So she told the bear her feelings and asked the bear to stop being selfless and stupid. She told the bear that years of support could become years of love if they both agreed to try. The bear was touched, he had never imagined they could truly ever try but he wanted to. So they did, finally making their dreams come true together. News of their partnership caused many to give well wishes and excitement but others gave opinionated doubts. But the bear and the cat had hope and would stay strong together regardless of anyone's feelings but their own.

Again they made plans to meet. After 6 years being 1427km apart, of endless texts, skype and phone calls, with 7 flights, 1 bus and 1 train, their star crossed world's collided and the bear and cat reunited. It was long overdue and although they noted that they thought the other would be taller by now.. they would be together in obnoxiously cute love ever since. 

Now the cat and the bear can look forward to their future adventures with their big family of Brown Bears from the country and their small family of cats from the city.

"Aishitemasu 'sama."  

The End. 
Loosely based on all true events and feelings. Copywrite pending.

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