Normal Life Should Return!
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debris4spikeWow, that has been a super long fortnight.
I normally do 6 hours in the afternoon ... but over the last 2 weeks I have been doing mornings, as well. I was meant to get the weekends off, otherwise I was over the top of legal working hours. Week 1, the weather was lovely and I was given a ticket on a local-ish tram ... so I took advantage of the sunshine. Last Saturday someone pulled out at the last moment, so I worked.
Now it's today, and I am exhausted, but OK.
I had a slow start for the day, and although I have housework that needs to be done, I probably won't do much. I am really pleased with how I managed to cope with the excissive hours, but I am really aware of how my Chronic Fatigue is "bubbling" ... so I am going to be a good girl.
Ironically I celebrate my Monday morning off, by having a dental appointment to get a couple of fillings done ... so much for not having to set the alarm clock!
Work was basically good. We have had one of the volunteers rushed into hospital overnight, and air-lifted to another hospital for major surgery. He is, at long last, out of Intensive Care. Although we see this type of situation all the time working at a hospital, it really strikes hard when it's someone you know. (It was the gentleman who gave me the plums last month)
So i have a lot of questions to catch up on ... and photos to sort, and hopefully post today. However I am away tomorrow (as normal), and Monday at the dentist ... so ...
6. What’s the last book you read – did you enjoy it/would you recommend it?
The Bible, this morning, before I had breakfast.
I read loads of fan-fiction on my Kindle.
Am reading a couple of books of short stories, one is about people's remembrances of WWII, the other stories written around "The Empire Strikes Back"
7. Is there anything you know is an extravagance, but you still pay for it regularly because you want to treat yourself?
No ... never had money to spare, so always keep an eye on the bills.
8. Can you take a nap and still sleep well that night, or are naps just for when you are unwell?
Yes - Chronic Fatigue is good that way!
9. When you look outside, what do you see right now?
Rain clouds ... I am sitting, so the window next to me catches the tops of rooves, and grey clouds.
10. Are there any confectionary bars they don’t make any more that you miss (describe them)?
Can'r remember any - but probably something.
11. Do you like the taste of fresh basil? What other fresh herbs do you like or dislike?
I love fresh garden mint ... that's the best.
12. Have you ever kept a paper journal? What about a bullet journal?
No.
13. Did you have a baby doll when you were growing up? How about a Barbie (or equivalent fashion doll)?
Had quite a few dolls (and still have them). No Barbie, but a Sindy, but not my favourite of my dolls.
14. When was the last time you had to dress up for a special occasion? What did you wear?
Tim & Claire's 35th wedding anniversary ... I did share photos!
15. Do you enjoy driving a car, or is it just a way to get from one place to another?
Yes, I enjoy driving ... but not into a setting, or rising sun!
16. Do you have pierced ears? If not, do you still wear earrings?
Yes.
Today's are silver flowers.
17. Do you own a smart speaker (Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Apple HomePod). If so, what do you use it for?
No ... I don't have, or want, a Smart Phone.
18. Did you have colouring books as a child? Have you tried any adult colouring books?
Have done ... and still occasioonally do.
19. Are you adventurous with your menus, or do you stick to tried and tested ideas for meals?
I tend to be pretty boring.
But if I were having someone for a meal I do enjoy looking into the cookery books.
I do enjoy trying assorted cake & biscuit recipes.
20. Do you have a favourite quiz show that you regularly watch on TV?
Quite lie Pointless, of Richard Osman's House of Games.
21. How is Autumn treating you? What’s the weather like?
It turned cool & wet almost overnight.
22. Are you good at managing your time, or would you love to be better organised?
I am hopeless.
Right, I am going to post this, and will try and get the photos sorted and posted later.
Sorry I wasn't around - any major news, please link me to those posts as I won't have a chance to skim back.
.
I normally do 6 hours in the afternoon ... but over the last 2 weeks I have been doing mornings, as well. I was meant to get the weekends off, otherwise I was over the top of legal working hours. Week 1, the weather was lovely and I was given a ticket on a local-ish tram ... so I took advantage of the sunshine. Last Saturday someone pulled out at the last moment, so I worked.
Now it's today, and I am exhausted, but OK.
I had a slow start for the day, and although I have housework that needs to be done, I probably won't do much. I am really pleased with how I managed to cope with the excissive hours, but I am really aware of how my Chronic Fatigue is "bubbling" ... so I am going to be a good girl.
Ironically I celebrate my Monday morning off, by having a dental appointment to get a couple of fillings done ... so much for not having to set the alarm clock!
Work was basically good. We have had one of the volunteers rushed into hospital overnight, and air-lifted to another hospital for major surgery. He is, at long last, out of Intensive Care. Although we see this type of situation all the time working at a hospital, it really strikes hard when it's someone you know. (It was the gentleman who gave me the plums last month)
So i have a lot of questions to catch up on ... and photos to sort, and hopefully post today. However I am away tomorrow (as normal), and Monday at the dentist ... so ...
6. What’s the last book you read – did you enjoy it/would you recommend it?
The Bible, this morning, before I had breakfast.
I read loads of fan-fiction on my Kindle.
Am reading a couple of books of short stories, one is about people's remembrances of WWII, the other stories written around "The Empire Strikes Back"
7. Is there anything you know is an extravagance, but you still pay for it regularly because you want to treat yourself?
No ... never had money to spare, so always keep an eye on the bills.
8. Can you take a nap and still sleep well that night, or are naps just for when you are unwell?
Yes - Chronic Fatigue is good that way!
9. When you look outside, what do you see right now?
Rain clouds ... I am sitting, so the window next to me catches the tops of rooves, and grey clouds.
10. Are there any confectionary bars they don’t make any more that you miss (describe them)?
Can'r remember any - but probably something.
11. Do you like the taste of fresh basil? What other fresh herbs do you like or dislike?
I love fresh garden mint ... that's the best.
12. Have you ever kept a paper journal? What about a bullet journal?
No.
13. Did you have a baby doll when you were growing up? How about a Barbie (or equivalent fashion doll)?
Had quite a few dolls (and still have them). No Barbie, but a Sindy, but not my favourite of my dolls.
14. When was the last time you had to dress up for a special occasion? What did you wear?
Tim & Claire's 35th wedding anniversary ... I did share photos!
15. Do you enjoy driving a car, or is it just a way to get from one place to another?
Yes, I enjoy driving ... but not into a setting, or rising sun!
16. Do you have pierced ears? If not, do you still wear earrings?
Yes.
Today's are silver flowers.
17. Do you own a smart speaker (Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Apple HomePod). If so, what do you use it for?
No ... I don't have, or want, a Smart Phone.
18. Did you have colouring books as a child? Have you tried any adult colouring books?
Have done ... and still occasioonally do.
19. Are you adventurous with your menus, or do you stick to tried and tested ideas for meals?
I tend to be pretty boring.
But if I were having someone for a meal I do enjoy looking into the cookery books.
I do enjoy trying assorted cake & biscuit recipes.
20. Do you have a favourite quiz show that you regularly watch on TV?
Quite lie Pointless, of Richard Osman's House of Games.
21. How is Autumn treating you? What’s the weather like?
It turned cool & wet almost overnight.
22. Are you good at managing your time, or would you love to be better organised?
I am hopeless.
Right, I am going to post this, and will try and get the photos sorted and posted later.
Sorry I wasn't around - any major news, please link me to those posts as I won't have a chance to skim back.
.
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Date: 2025-09-20 03:43 pm (UTC)I love fresh garden mint ... that's the best.
Yes indeed. And anytime I see spearmint growing, I have to rub a finger on a leaf and inhale the delicious fragrance.
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