#I'm referring to myself as a 14 yr old btw

[cryptidcalling]

I kinda thought I was over being embarrassed of my own OC posting given all of the insane shit I've put on the internet, but something about writing about Pansa and Vesper's dynamic really digs into my psyche until it hits the part of my brain that's a 14-year-old puritan.

#I'm referring to myself as a 14 yr old btw #I dunno I think that it's natural for kids to go a little over the top with their moral policing for a while #Bc they're kinda just learning about morality and activism in a more complex setting and also the internet is wild #But 20 year old me does not agree with her lol #Anyways I'm gonna post the thing bc I can do what I want lol #Oh the reason Vesper and Pansa do this to me is bc their relationship is (on paper) not super healthy #Just given how much power Pansa haves over Vesper and how much he likes that #But 1: vesper likes it too and 2: they are Not Real and I control how happy they both are lol

[kazlifeadventures]

Liverpool ... and some thoughts.

A few things have cause me pause for thought after my time in Cornwall. First I neglected to mention my excitement at seeing my first real life hedgehog in the middle of the road in Menheniot! Excited would be an understatement and luckily I had someone (thanks Clare!), with me who explained what the weird thing in the distance was - otherwise I wouldn't have known to race down to see it! Btw they are super cute!!

Secondly I was then reminded of some previous conversations relating to what makes a good holiday experience. Is it good weather? For sure that contributes. Everything looks better in sunshine and perfect temps! I pondered this a little further and decided its a multitude of things. Weather is one. The other is the experience. If you are connected with the people and the place you are visiting it heightens the experience. Even if you are travelling solo, a sense of belonging is very important contributor to that happiness feeling. The third comes solely from you. If you are open and willing to the experience/s good or bad that also contributes to the overall feeling. I'm sure there is further I can go with this analysis but for now I'll leave it there.

The the thought process came from my own recent experiences in the first few days I was in Liverpool. I struggled to pull myself out of an emotional and physical "funk" brought on by what I always refer to as a perfect storm of circumstances: lack of sleep, monthly cycle, and emotional 'drop' that came from being surrounded in Cornwall to being in a new city. Normally one or even two alone would only provide a pause, all 3 at once well - that combined with the fact I arrived in time for the busy weekend in Liverpool meant my normally good inner strength wandered off somewhere and left me to battle through for the first few days!

Sometimes you need a few quiet days to rest and recharge - thats also allowed in the universe! Turned out the hotel I was staying at was in a perfect spot - street full of bars and restaurant's, (not so good when your room fronts on to said street - but you have to take the not so good if you want to be central!) Also walking distance to Liverpool 1 and the docklands areas.

Even though we'd been here on the bus tour, there was alot more of the city to explore. I jumped onto the hop on off bus to get the tidbits offered by the live guide, the story of the 7 year old students and their 14 yr old teacher who were sadly killed when the St Nicks church spire collapsed into the church in the 1800's was a sad but interesting one to hear. I loved the ferry ride across the Mersey river, the museums and the John and Yoko - double fantasy exhibition at the Liverpool museum (free to enter was a bonus). The amazing Catholic cathedral with its jaw dropping expanse of stained glass which dazzles when viewed on a sunny day! (no photos.. can't do it justice). I had already been able to visit as part of the bus tour, the awe inspiring Anglican church that had been 74 years in construction - that in itself is worth the visit to Liverpool.

I love Liverpool, the majority of the people are lovely, the city is vibrant with the arts and some fantastic architecture and history and of course music! Every where you turn you are reminded not only of the Beatles; but are immersed in the current music culture within the city via the plethora of buskers. Disappointed I missed the filming of James Cordon and sir Paul McCartney's car pool karaoke that happened the week before , but hey can't have everything! I Met some wonderful people along the way who gave me hints and tips on places to see when I head to Greece or if I'm back in the UK.

I'm off to Manchester for a few days today before flying out to Greece to catch up with Jen and do some island hopping.

Step count for the days that count was a min of 13000 steps or more each day!