So, firstly housing:
- I moved in as a lodger with a Christian family last September. For one reason and another it didn't work out and therefore firstly my mouse, Isaac had to be adopted by my good friend, and then I had to find somewhere to live in January this year.
- So I moved in with my friend Sam, and it was going great until his landlord decided he wanted to sell our house. So by the April I was looking for somewhere to live again!
- Finally, on the 17th April 2015 I moved into my own adapted bungalow! It's in a little sheltered housing complex in a nice village with public transport access to most places I need to go, it's lovely to finally have somewhere I can call home.
Secondly, health:
- My health has been very up and down over the last year.
- In January I made the very difficult decision to purchase an electric wheelchair, as I was finding using my manual wheelchair very difficult. Wilbur Wheelchair has changed my life. I am now much more independent and able to do things.
- Mentally I've been quite unstable, having been passed around between CMHTs and the Crisis Team, I have thankfully avoided another stay on a psychiatric ward. Today I have a meeting with the Crisis Team and the local CMHT for a handover, so that's a really positive step.
- In my adapted bungalow, I've had a lot of equipment to try and make day to day living possible. This includes a hospital bed, a commode, a swivel bather, a raised toilet seat, a Supa kettle (after I severely scalded myself) and some other bits and bobs. It's made things so much more manageable.
- As well as this I've been given 10 hours per week of care, and have employed my close friend Jacob as a Personal Assistant. We're pushing for more hours but it's so great to have some help with the basics.
Thirdly. animals:
- Now, I've already said that I had to rehome my Mouse Isaac due to issues with my landlady. Thankfully in my bungalow there are no such issues so I've been able to start a small animal sanctuary.
- I'm full to capacity at the moment with 7 rats, 10 mice, 3 hamsters and 2 outdoor bunnies.
- I will do proper introductions in a different post and I'm thinking about starting a side blog called 'Alley's Animals.'
- I'm also going to be studying a foundation degree in September, in Animal Science with Animal Health Management, so I'm really looking forward to that.
Top Row Left to Right: Emily Mouse, Marley Mouse, Billie Mouse (RIP), Hazel Hamster, Ash Hamster, Ginger Hamster.
Second Row Left to Right: Kira Mouse, Skye Mouse, Felix Mouse, Jeff Rabbit, Rupert Cat, Dixie Rabbit.
Third Row Left to Right: Bellatrix Rat, Arwen Rat, Gabby Rat, Tess Rat, Benjy Mouse, Marius Mouse.
Bottom row Left to Right: Peace Rat, Hope Rat, Joy Rat, Eponine Mouse, Cosette Mouse, Fantine Mouse.
So, I'm going to sign off here for now, but I'm looking forward to starting blogging more regularly again. Lots of love and Toodle Pip,
Alley-Cat xxx
© Alice Daley 2015
Alley-Cat xxx
