Sitting on a bench on Hastings seafront. I have just parked in Priory Meadow – multi storeys are always fun / interesting / fraught with the dangerous possibilities of scraped paintwork. Much better with my new small cute car though. Walked through the modern centre then through the Old Town with its fascinating shops, bars and cafes
Sitting here – there are children playing in the playground, families playing mini golf. Walkers, dogs. Joggers.
It’s a bit chilly – it’s not the sunshine and heat of last weekend. My whole body hurts (inflamed joints – the doctor is on the case trying to find out the cause) and I am having to walk very slowly. My bag feels very heavy. But it’s lovely just to have the time and the space to explore my new town a little.
I have just passed a Vegan Cafe with a very friendly, welcoming sign…. I will have to go there sometime soon.
I am becoming better at living in the moment: appreciating what I am doing. Moments like this make me realise how lucky I am. I never really enjoyed living in the South East – I was always planning my escape. Always too busy feeling sorry for myself and looking at the negative. The last 18 months have been very stressful and unhappy. But now, my life is stabilising. Not everything is perfect – some things are far from perfect – but I can see and feel the joy again. I can truly and sincerely say that I love being here, in Hastings and St Leonard’s. It’s where I should be at this moment, for this time.