I can identify with your Birdhouse. My situation was not wholly different. My haunted house is mine, and my safe haven, even if my invisible resident is somewhat mischievous. I have found my sense of self here. and "Cedric" is a part of that. I think I might cry the day I will need to move out.
It was a bittersweet thing, moving out, for sure. It was slightly tempered because I had been basically forced out by the pandemic lockdown just before: instead of staying locked down alone, I stayed with my partner till the lockdown was lifted. So by then I was not really staying at the Birdhouse very often; it just turned into a money sink.
But I do have a fond memory of my life there--it had such good vibes. I actually had a friend give me a psychic sweep of the place as a housewarming gift, and she got extremely positive energy from it too. FWIW.
I really like the description of the Birdhouse, as well as the sensation you described...of 'freedom.' That's hard to find in these adult times, adult lives. When I travel alone, which I do as often as I can (not since 2019, alas), I snatch a little of that feeling for myself. Never with a bike - just my feet - but definitely that sensation of freedom, untethered living.
You are quite a compelling writer. And hopefully it's not my steady diet of academic writing that makes me say that. Your writing and certainly not academic!
Jenn,
I can identify with your Birdhouse. My situation was not wholly different. My haunted house is mine, and my safe haven, even if my invisible resident is somewhat mischievous. I have found my sense of self here. and "Cedric" is a part of that. I think I might cry the day I will need to move out.
It was a bittersweet thing, moving out, for sure. It was slightly tempered because I had been basically forced out by the pandemic lockdown just before: instead of staying locked down alone, I stayed with my partner till the lockdown was lifted. So by then I was not really staying at the Birdhouse very often; it just turned into a money sink.
But I do have a fond memory of my life there--it had such good vibes. I actually had a friend give me a psychic sweep of the place as a housewarming gift, and she got extremely positive energy from it too. FWIW.
I really like the description of the Birdhouse, as well as the sensation you described...of 'freedom.' That's hard to find in these adult times, adult lives. When I travel alone, which I do as often as I can (not since 2019, alas), I snatch a little of that feeling for myself. Never with a bike - just my feet - but definitely that sensation of freedom, untethered living.
Not having to answer to anyone, like an adult. Right? Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked the Birdhouse. :)
Wow.
You are quite a compelling writer. And hopefully it's not my steady diet of academic writing that makes me say that. Your writing and certainly not academic!
O wow thank you very much!