Time is flying. Have spent the last two weeks on the sofa with a cold and sore throat, two furballs, tea, tissues and my loved TV! I am finally feeling better and am in a bit better shape.

Haven't done anything really interesting the last weeks, besides reading some great books. I have just finished "The Emotional Life of Animals - A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy and Why They Matter" written by Marc Bekoff and I LOVE THIS BOOK! It really touches your heart. I have never cried so much, laughed so much and thought so much while reading a book.
 

 I have always loved animals and been thrilled by their emotions, their love and companionship. I grew up with a little zoo, we have always had dogs and cats, ducks, chicken, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs and some lizards. My neighbor had cows and I used to help him on the farm. I also started horseback riding when I was 8 years old. Animals are such interesting creatures and I could not think of a life without them. They love you for who you are and as you are. They just don't care about what you look like, what car you drive or even if you can talk or walk. I have always found someone to lean to, someone who comforted me when feeling down and who cheered me up...in an animal. They don't let you down as people do. I just love them.

Unfortunately I can't say the same thing about people. Of course that's because of bad experiences, things that have happened through life and that have changed the trust in people you carry with you from childhood. I am not saying that I can't trust people or love them, neither that I don't like them, I absolutely do, but I have to admit that connecting emotionally with an animal is a lot easier and safer for me.

Well, enough reflections, back to tonight. Tonight is spent in front of the PC with a bottle of cider, some audio book (I love to listen to them) and my newest knitting project. I am pretty tired after a long day and will probably goo to bed soon. I wish you a lovely Saturday evening and a great Sunday tomorrow :-)