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I’m Lisa Valentine: a Manchester-based blogger and cat lady.

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Forgot to share last week when these beautiful blo

Forgot to share last week when these beautiful blooms unexpectedly arrived on the doorstep. Such a lovely, thoughtful surprise from my eldest girl and properly brightened up my day 🌻🌹🌸
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Ad-gifted There's a new post on the blog tonight,

Ad-gifted There's a new post on the blog tonight, talking all about self-reflection, identity and new beginnings (featuring my beautiful new Goddess necklace by @daisy_jewellery ✨♥️) 🌐lisavalentineblog.com
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Went for a walk around town. Bought a milkshake an

Went for a walk around town. Bought a milkshake and it didn't rain. I'll take that as a win.
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Highlight of my week was going on a very rainy wal

Highlight of my week was going on a very rainy walk with my niece to buy sweets and making friends with a horse on the way 🌳🌧️🐴
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“Compassion is not a virtue - it is a commitment

“Compassion is not a virtue - it is a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have -it’s something we choose to practice.” Brené Brown Day Three of annual leave. I've had such a lovely start to the week catching up with family and am feeling very grateful and reconnected. Today, I'm taking a whole day to myself. Instead of sulking about not being in Costa Adeje as planned, I'm starting with a cup of tea in bed while watching #brenebrown on Netflix for a motivational nudge. I'm going to spend my afternoon writing new blog posts and sewing; I might even have properly indulgent daytime bath and go for a walk in the rain after ☔☕📺
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Decided to get up early and go for a solo walk thi

Decided to get up early and go for a solo walk this morning before the predicted thunderstorms arrive. So glad I did. It's amazing how much spending just half an hour in nature can boost your mood 🌳🌥️🌱⠀
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