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This one is right down my alley and I can wax lyrical on this topic! It was and still is, Chachi, the cat! I love this little guy to bits.

I have a love affair with cats. Not all of them but the ones I have had and the one I have right one. I have learned and am learning that there is more to them than meets the eye. They are not dumb for one thing and their love is unconditional. Once you gain their trust, they are there for you fur coat and all!

Chachi, the cat, is an indoor cat and he is low-maintenance. Once he has his food and fresh water, he finds things to keep himself occupied. Keeping himself clean is of the highest priority and observing like a hawk is his other specialty. Hence his fascination with opening cupboards and doors! That aside, he is a confidante of sorts and just a hug and a kiss from my little buddy is enough to bring the sunshine back and for my heart to sing with joy.

Dogs are another thing altogether!

Daily writing prompt

What is your favorite animal?

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These days I keep it to a bare minimum. Gone are the days of being on everything and keeping track of the traffic coming in, I don’t need to do it anymore. My online presence is next to nothing.

I have one or two things I go to regularly and this here is one of them. I check my messages and that’s about it. As I have said before, I am turning into a recluse in more ways than one. If I could stay in my PJs all day I would! Since that is not possible, sweats are the next best thing. I used to be a fashion magazine editor and the media presence was huge but these days I’ve stepped back and spend more time in nature than anywhere else.

I’ve said enough without saying too much!

Daily writing prompt

In what ways do you communicate online?

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It was a long time ago. The family was in Asia visiting friends and as road trips go, this one was exciting. We were in Malaysia. I was six or seven at the time and we were packed in a car and heading somewhere not sure where now. It was late at night and it was raining and the road we were on was dark and winding with no lights to show the way. Some of us were sleeping at the time while dad kept his eyes on the road. The rule was, do not stop if you hit anything because it was a ploy used by bandits to rob or do something worse.

We were approaching a curve and suddenly dad swerved to avoid a log in the middle of the road. We screamed as he tried to gain control of the car and somehow managed to avoid hitting the tree stump and we made it out of there with nothing more than a scare and something to remember for all time. We could have lost our lives that night and even though that trip was memorable for other reasons, it is this one aspect that stands out in my mind.

Daily writing prompt

Think back on your most memorable road trip.

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Does a slice of cheesecake count as a snack? Just a itsy bitsy tiny slice. Eating something healthy is at the top of my list but every now and then I tend to reach for something that contains calories, more than usual like cheesecake for instance.

I have a love affair going with this item. I’ve tried getting off this addiction if you can call it that and I succeed for a few days until I hear it (cheesecake) calling my name! Yes, folks, it has my number. The last time I had a slice was a couple of days ago but if I could, I would have it right now with a nice hot cup of coffee. I don’t know which is stronger, that scrumptious piece of cheesecake or my willpower but we will find out! I’m betting on yours truly but who knows because that creamy piece of nothingness has had the upper hand so far!

Daily writing prompt

What snack would you eat right now?

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I think it would be based on the Uber concept of on-demand ride-hailing. Except mine would be based on hiring a friend for a day. You might say that exists already and it’s called an escort service. Only, this one would have “no benefits” if you know what I mean. It will be friendship in its purest form.

If you’re feeling lonely, pick up the phone and ask for a friend to show up. Be it for a walk, a talk, a listening session, playing games or whatever. When the time is up, they leave and you have had your dose of companionship with none of the hassles. It will be fast, moderately priced and made to order to suit your needs but here again no hanky panky involved.

We live in a society where “loneliness” reigns supreme. It goes unnoticed but it is there so such a crazy business idea might just work. Let’s call it:

RENT A FRIEND FOR A DAY

Daily writing prompt

Come up with a crazy business idea.

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It was books. I discovered that I could visit faraway lands, take fantastic journeys into the realm of fantasy and I could delve into romance without ever having to leave the comfort and safety of my bedroom!

It was a world that I revelled in. Love is not the word for it, it was something more. One day I discovered Anne Frank’s Diary and my safe world changed. I read it several times and I cried and I lived her journey with her. I learned that there is evil out there and I started writing. Writing about my feelings, my hopes and most of all my voice took on a power of its own.

I don’t read much these days perhaps because I write and I have something to say. Books showed me worlds I didn’t know existed, it showed me the inequalities that exists out there and it taught me that I too can change the world for the better.

Daily writing prompt

Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it?

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My personal mission is to spread love not hate. More than that, my focus is to bring injustice of any kind to the forefront. My core focus has been on two things, racism and criminal injustice. I’ve been successful in both having published numerous articles on the topics but there is still much to be done.

My voice has grown quieter these days but that doesn’t mean I don’t see what’s happening and there are times when I really want to get back into the fray again but these days it is in a more subdued manner. It is not a 24/7 obsession anymore but speaking out only when keeping quiet means letting it exist whatever it is. Sometimes a small voice does carry weight and can boom like a megaphone.

I believe that it takes courage to speak out against injustice and racial inequalities. My goal is to continue speaking out against such atrocities.

Daily writing prompt

What is your mission?

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I hope I go before my hair falls out, the same for my teeth and before my bones give way!

I live a healthy life which means working out everyday, eating healthy except for my dives into cheesecake now and then but I’m working on that and I do everything necessary to live a good and healthy life. Add daily meditation and walks in nature and I’m on the right track. However, I don’t think I want to live to be a 100 or so because that means being a burden to someone. Age does take a toll and not only on the person but on those around you and so like I said at the beginning, I hope I go before that happens and I definitely don’t want to do the “Methuselah” bit.

Daily writing prompt

What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?

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Good question because it is one that I ask myself on a daily basis. I think I need to stop “people pleasing.” I tend to overextend myself so much so that I am left wanting and my needs and wants are not met. I have this motto, help first and take care of yourself later and that is not working.

This year I am a work in progress. Not that I didn’t do the same thing last year but I fell short. This year I am going to put “me” first and set some boundaries and work on my self-worth as well. It is not where it should be. That is it in a nutshell.

Daily writing prompt

What could you do differently?

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