I have the same with my guy & I tested the water by just saying what I wanted to talk about as I figured I could more easily just say my peace rather than asking him to change. It has pretty much self-resolved as he listens and then engages and asks clarifying questions.

It’s kinda been nice to realise it’s okay to talk about myself without prompting. I can see it really assisting with open communication between us.

Hope you work something out that suits you too. 🖤

I keep being woken up; wimdy or earthquake? Either way I wish it would settle down!

Got curious and ran through the tax refund calculator. I forgot that I’m juuust on the cusp of Medicare levy surcharges being payable which is going to mean that I owe.

Has me wondering how the fuck single people manage to make any headway. I’ve put off going to the dentist so I can keep going to therapy, try to stretch things as much as I can, but paying the levy is still cheaper than any private health insurance. It’s at a point where I catch myself wondering when the dog will be old enough to kick the bucket and free up a substantial amount each month. Fuuuck.

Stretching on the balcony in the sun after the dog walk this morning was so nice. I then had a cuddle with the dog & watched the clouds wash over the sky. So meditative.

Maybe try layering it on top of a dry towel (like flat drying knits), to help pull the moisture out?

My blocked ear is still working on getting better. Has anyone had a fungal ear infection before and feel comfortable sharing how long it took to clear up?

Met the BF’s friends last night & it was a fun time & I felt so welcomed 🥹

Sounds like it’s all going well! 🤞🏻

Thank you. 🖤

I’ve just managed to book an ear clean for tomorrow. I’m hoping that will relieve pressure and pain at least.

I’ve missed the DT for a few days.

Been trying to deal with this ear infection (ongoing since Thursday). GP is switching me to anti-fungal treatment (gross to think about). I’m so frustrated over the ongoing pain, lack of sleep & blocked hearing.

This was also meant to be my first week off work in 8 months (and I’d planned to be job searching to escape my toxic workplace). Thinking of returning to work likely still dealing with this ear BS makes me cry.

After pushing through to finish out the work day (bossy boss & my last day before a week off), I found and booked in with the Richmond Priority Primary Care Centre, to have my increasingly painful ear looked at. Now have confirmation of an infected ear.

That clinic takes in urgent cases that can be handled without going to emergency, and was such a great alternative given all the standard GPs seemed to have closed for the weekend. They were super easy to book in with via HotDoc. Highly recommend.

Thanks to the DT for microwave potato hype; this tip meant the dinner I made for friends tonight was on time (and delicious) 🖤