So what happened in April, in the World According to Pia?
On April 4 Ågot, the littlest of my cats, turned 14.
On April 28 she passed away. During the night in the comfort of her familiar surroundings shepeacefully fell eternally to sleep in her home.
She was a sweetheart, timid, well-behaved kitty and didn’t make much fuss about anything, obviously not even her own death. She loved sunny spots, food and cuddles, naturally sleeping more than playing the older she got. She will be remembered fondly and missed for her sweet disposition.
It feels so very strange to only have one cat now. The last time that was the case was in 1990 (shocking I know!).
I also know I will never be able to afford having another pet again, as the venture capitalist funded veterinarians in Sweden have completely ruined the market for fair and reasonable prices for pet owners. Despite having a pet insurance. Pets are only for the very rich in Sweden these days apparently. And how truly sick and twisted is that?!
Ztina will continue to be so loved and pampered as long as we are blessed to have her of course. But then my days with forlegged family members will be a closed chapter. Which is a realisation that is absolutely 💔💔💔 of course. But there you are, life in Sweden 2026.
The only thing on my Easter plan-list that got ✅ was the reading my Easter crime ”påskekrim” novel. It was a treat. And I’ve finished two more since then.
Did not even begun to knit the last remaining arm to finish my 🍓 sweater project (4 years later) 🤦🏻♀️
Did not sort out the ”upload photos on blogger” issue alas.
So yes, yet another photo-less blogpost, you are welcome.
The softening up of the vegan chunky loafers did not happen. The customer ”service” was the worst ever, but at least the return procedure was simple and without fuss. Saved my money for more important things, like food, too.
For the first time since 2019 I visited the magical cherry blossom trees in Kungsträdgården again - and gah am I miffed I can’t upload any photos to prove it… - and it was such an immense treat, after 7 (!) years! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
We did it on little mum’s birthday on April 21, followed with a vegan fika treat at favourite Bakery Passion. And some much needed food shopping. All and all think she enjoyed her 2026 b’day. 👵🏻🎂
Managed to spot and enjoy cherry blossom trees in bloom at three more places, our local ones included. It’s such a little pockets of joy perfection to see them. However did we survive our Springs without the plethora of them…
Otherwise my mood and focus is surviving day by day, week by week and hope things will finally magically change for the better.
Did have a mishap in the garden last week. Sprained my ankle. In the most stupid way. I’m such a klutz. 😵💫🤦🏻♀️
Didn’t feel any real pain during the first 1,5 days, but I knew there would be bruising.
Then came the bruising, swelling and pain. Been hobbling around indoors for a few days and resting as best I can.
Have a stretch bandage for support now, which I have to figure out how to use properly. The initial pain subsided yesterday, but the bruising and swelling mostly remains obviously.
Went out for errands today (and need to do more of that before Sunday so I hope it’s much better by then), it really was no fun. No fun at all. The pain of just putting on shoes, locking the feet in and the hobbling outdoors. Ah the stupid things we do to ourselves…
April you offered a lot, from pink bliss to deep, unexpected sorrow, from ever present problem-solving to small new beginnings and possibilities, from kindness to pain when you least expect it. Thank you, you left me both grateful as well as disappointed.
Enough of this slow and sadness, can we please please PLEASE move on to greatness, thriving and joy now May, the prettiest time of the year you! Thank you in advance.
xox 🩷💚🩷
