I feel like jigsaw puzzles are something I can only do when my mind is at peace. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

Charity bake day - Still wondering why someone who can bake such an amazing matcha roll cake is working in an office. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #gohanclub #青空ごはん部 #青空おやつ部

Wrapping up the bank holiday weekend with a walk at Hardcastle Crags… and getting lost in the blazing sun. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

We just couldn't miss the chance for an ice cream. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

Celebrataing the bank holiday weekend. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #gohanclub #青空ごはん部

I think entire Britain is getting ready for the BBQ this weekend. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

As a Japanese person, I never quite know how to react to designs like this. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

I try to avoid the Trafford Centre at weekends whenever possible… now I remember why. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Went to see "Kokuho". Didn’t forget snacks beforehand in preparation for the three-hour runtime. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #Kokuho #国宝 #gohanclub #青空ごはん部

He takes his job protecting Cone No. 4 at Bolton Parkrun very seriously.

My cat teleports to the clean laundry instantly. #cats #猫

The air was full of something today. My eyes are suffering. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫 #pollen #花粉

Went to see the Hokusai and Hiroshige exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #gallery #gohanclub #青空ごはん部

My cat let me know a parcel had arrived during the day. How handy. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #猫 #cats

Bald patches after blood tests, but still determined to steal my husband’s tea. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Late wedding anniversary celebrations in Glossop. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #gohanclub #青空ごはん部

They are always together. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Squid ink paella — delicious, but maybe not ideal for a first date. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #青空ごはん部 #gohanclub #イカスミ

It’s mating season at the local pond — and our wedding anniversary. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

Is this early summer in Englnad? hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

Gemma only sits on laps when she’s in the mood. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Thinking on a Tuesday: why do humans have to work, when cats don’t? hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Up to Rivington Pike on Saturday, followed by beer and steak & chips! hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #hiking #gohanclub #青空ごはん部

Enjoying a quiet corner. Reflecting on the day she had. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

My cat takes birdwatching very seriously. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Reform UK candidate came by. My cat was not impressed. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

They always look a bit like an album cover. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

I wish England had this weather all the time... hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

I'm busy with important cat business. Stop following me! hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Happy Easter! Had a lovely Sunday dinner at a friend's place. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #gohanclub #Easter #青空ごはん部

Visited the Castlefield Viaduct. Looking forward to what it becomes. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #CastlefieldViaduct #空中庭園

My cats = professional pressure point specialists when I try to sleep in. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Sign of spring - a little bird chirping in the tree. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

It was raining heavily, but we still had a nice day out in Knutsford. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #knutsford #gohanclub #青空ごはん部

Even in today’s crazy UK weather, my cats didn't give up any chance to soak up the sun. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Pineapples are a bit like pears — you turn your back for a moment and they’re suddenly overripe. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

Non-alcoholic beer is actually pretty good these days. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #青空ごはん部 #ビール #gohanclub

Chinese food is always better shared. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #青空ごはん部 #gohanclub

Came downstairs to make a cup of tea and found this — turns out my husband had the washing machine on a cleaning cycle. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

Not sure if it’s the weather or what, but Gemma has decided she’s definitely not going to bed yet. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫 #寝ない子だれだ

I only went to support colleagues running a half marathon, but somehow I felt like I’d run it myself and finished a full Sunday roast. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #青空ごはん部 #サンデーロースト #gohanclub

The cherry tree in our garden is almost in full bloom. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #sakura #桜

"If you want to pass, you know what to do...(Leave the biscuits)" hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

After partially tearing the nail on my right thumb, I’m suddenly very jealous of my cats’ tough claws. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

The season has come when the neighbourhood cats go outside. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Another day of patiently putting up with her big brother. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

My cats’ favourite spot in spring. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫

Today is Hinamatsuri in Japan, also known as Girls’ Day. We’re celebrating Gemma’s health and happiness - as we do every day! hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫 #ひな祭り

On my spring walk, I learned the local ducks prefer pellets to iceberg lettuce. They’ve got refined taste. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528...

February was over while I was having a nap. hikaru814.livedoor.blog/archives/528... #cats #猫