What's up Wednesday: Magic, books and my girl Cleo

Wednesday marks the mid-point of the working week and the run into the weekend and it seems the perfect time to stop and think. #whatsupwednesday is a snapshot of what's been going on, or will be, in my week based on a little thought and reflection.

Books

I wrote a little while ago about revisiting a series of books by one of my favourite authors, Raymond E. Feist, and that I'd ordered his first three books which arrived late last week. Magician, Silverthorn and A darkness at Sethanon are all part of the Riftwar Saga, set upon an imagined world in a time I'd guess is reminiscent of about our own 16th Century.

These three books follow on from each other and are pretty awesome examples of fantasy fiction; books that inspired many other authors to delve into this popular genre.

I'm up to page 240 of about 850 so far and have had to slow my roll because I am a very fast reader and want to string-out the enjoyment for longer. I do the same with donuts.

Of course, Feist has some thirty books all set around the original Riftwar Saga in some way, either prior or post the original three books, so it'll take me a little while to get through them all - OK, most I've already read, including the Riftwar Saga, but they're so good I'll do so again. Enjoyment should be experienced multiple times right?

My girl

Oh you thought I meant a human? Nah, I mean Cleo, my cat. There she is above; cute huh? She's my constant companion and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't so in love with the little bundle of fur. I mean, look at her! She's such a good-natured cat, loves a cuddle and a sleep...Lot's of sleep.

I was thinking today that it' been a few days over a year since I lost my cat Merlin who was 22 years old. I had to have him put down which completely broke my heart. He was my best friend to be honest. He loved Cleo and I was worried about how she would go without him. She was a little aimless at first but with loads of cuddles from dad she seems to be doing really well a year later.

I had a big cuddle this morning as I needed it. I guess I missed Merlin so much and this time of year is a bit sensitive as last year only five days after losing Merlin my dad passed away. I'm ok with it, I mean they were both suffering and are in a better place considering that - I also have many wonderful moments remembering both so they're not really gone, they're everywhere I go because I carry them there. Still, it's a sad time too. I'm sad a lot I guess lately.

Magic and its antithesis

I'll be honest, there's no real magic in this post and maybe not anywhere...Or is there?

I woke up today and my feet hit the ground; Could that be considered magic? Nah I guess not. However I'm alive and being in that state is pretty magical considering the alternative is not waking up at all. So I'm declaring today magical from that sense.

I have had some real challenges sleeping lately and last night managed to get a decent sleep only waking up once for about an hour; I'll take six hours of sleep any day, even with an awake-break in the middle. Magic indeed!

What is the opposite of magic is covid lock-downs; although I'm not sure if that's the actual antithesis of magic to be quite honest. Let's roll with it though.

At the moment my State is waiting for a government press conference that may announce a hard lock-down because of a massive five cases of the flu. Yep, only five. I'm not all that concerned though, I'd rather be at home than out with the sheeple.

So that's a wrap on this week's #whatsupwednesday I guess. It's not all bad although tomorrow marks the day my dad died a year ago and that's got me feeling a little down. I also think of Merlin a lot but in truth it's difficult to think of them both and not smile - They were such pivotal parts of my life and had a positive effect, which endures.

Now what about you? It's Wednesday for you too, until it's not, so what's up - Tell me about it in the comments if you like.