Melbourne

10 years sober tomorrow. A day of reflection today.

Just got off the phone with my younger son (the one in Florida). He's given in his notice effective immediately, and his wife starts her new job in Germany in April, so they're getting out as soon as they can. They expect to fly out at the end of this coming week, leaving all accumulated stuff behind bar photos and important documents. I wasn't expecting them to go for another month or so, but he reckons the USA is turning extremely nasty on the street so the sooner the better. They're going straight to Germany but plan on coming home for a visit over next Xmas or so. I'm more than a little relieved that they're leaving the USA.

Alrighty. Going to Adelaide to see my friend in a couple of weeks!!!!

Fuck it'll be good to see someone from my tribe. I've spent so much time meeting new people which is great.

But it will be nice to see someone I haven't seen for a decade that knows me back to front, even to this day.

Melbcat is so cute. She’s doing so well for her age and I wish she could stick around forever.

I’m not sure what the future is going to bring but if I can sort out my health and maybe move to a better area I’d love to foster cats.

yay, every single room and cupboard is sorted and ready to pack except my husband's office.

Now I have to list what kind of boxes I need and how many, then order, then start packing.

I get the new keys on Friday. 🙂

late last night someone opened the garden taps full on, the noise woke me up, had to go out and switch them off, the courtyard was flooded

now the neighbour is using power tools again

none of these things is dangerous or stressful if it was an isolated event but when shit like this happens everyday it wears you down

I'm looking forward to some peace and quiet

Second day in a row I've collapsed on the bed in the afternoon and needed a nap when I normally never do. Done f all this weekend, didn't even leave the house. I feel all weird and lethargic and not good mentally and physically... at least I'll be on my feet and outside tomorrow but rn I feel so unprepared for it. I should at least drag myself to go make and eat some kind of dinner. blah

Bah. I’m still sick. Runny/blocked nose with it dropping down into my throat.

Don’t like this :/

I'm going through my shirts drawers and I'm singing Am I Ever Gonna Wear This Thing Again. No Way........you can guess the rest.

Thanks everyone for the kind words ❤️

I've decided to take most of tomorrow off (I have 1 meeting I need to attend) and spend the day just relaxing.

Time flies, and life changes so gradually that sometimes you don't notice how different a person you've become.

Goodnight from me and Nest Cat ❤️

I have just worked out I have enough sick leave available to take all of March off. Tempting to book off due to existential angst, but it's probably a better idea to just cut down on the doomscrolling.

Breakfast and groceries done.
Time for second sleep.

There’s all this stuff I was going to do but I’m so tired. I went back to bed and napped.

If I had more energy I could do stuff rather than stressing myself out on social media and doomscrolling

Pre-phone call

Post phone call

Also have had my first (of this round) fuck wits on marketplace. No mate, the price you saw online is American dollars, so no, I won't be selling you this thing for literally less than half price 2nd hand.

Fuck wit.

I suppose I should get out of bed

Took myself to the movies to see the national theatre production of Macbeth (with David Tennant). They have a bunch that have been filmed while on West End and are now touring in cinemas around the place. Really enjoyed it - Macbeth, awesome stage and music design, David Tennant in all his kilted glory.

Now I am just fighting the urge to nap instead of putting the groceries away. Sigh.

Currently obsessed with the Heritage album by Opeth. A slab of prog rock goodness.

Body is bruised and battered and burnt, but still managing to pull up for Sunday arvo dance party. Alfie is not a happy participant.

Wow it’s still so warm. I’m someone that needs a blanket though so I wish I had one of those thin cotton blankets.

I could crochet one now I’ve learned a bit but think of how long it would take and the price of the yarn. Cotton yarn does cost more than the bog standard acrylic

Edit: Huh. They sell literal cooling blankets

looks at next week's forecast good old Melbourne "autumn", which really starts in late March or early April

Three batches of boxes disposed of, more to come. Phew.

Gym done (2 days in a row which I'm super happy with after taking a month break, aiming for 5 in a row this week).

Shopping done

Dont have to plan for my week of work ahead.

Time to chillax.

quiz

25/50 and apparently that's better than average.