Whoops. Third date guy and I kissed. Made out even. I feel like a teenager again. Yikes π
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Thanks, I'm still being cautious though and trying not let my guard down too much. We are going to a cat cafe together next week!
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Right. I'm bringing out the big guns.
I'm going to wash my sheets.
Surely this will spite the rain gods.
Edit: in other news, tried this nicotine spray today and I've barely touched the vape all day. I found my exit.
that's great about the vape, those are not good
I've had a blocked ear all week, and so I could hear myself breathe quite loudly.
That was the catalyst lol
Been unable to sleep and have been washing all the laundry and blankets. Gathering Melbcatβs meds and belongings into her carrier to more easily clean but Iβll be leaving her litterboxes, beds and bowls where they are. I donβt want to look at the empty spaces.
spoiler
Iβm hoping to get the black cat back to an owner if possible or at least some clarity on next steps to take. I looked fruitlessly on Facebook (without an account) for black cats missing in my area, made a dedicated email to put on a paper collar, then made a quick Found poster with his picture. After that who knows.
I guess Iβm just numbing out and focusing on the things I can fix because I have no idea how to even process this. I miss my baby girl.
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You might feel like you don't know how to process what has happened, but what you are doing is processing it. Busy work is a way to distract your conscious mind and give your subconscious the room to process - your conscious thoughts might grab all the attention, but it is the subconscious that does all the real heavy lifting.
The grief of loss is extremely painful to go through, but Melbcat loved you and was loved in return. Death cannot take that away, and moving from present to past does not diminish it. The time you had together and the relationship you had will always be there, you are just viewing it from a different angle.
All this β€οΈ
I wish I knew something to say to make it better. All I know is that it will get better over time
Wise steps with the black cat and I understand leaving the beds etc in place. Take time. We had an old dog cremated, and he lived on the coffee table in his tin for over a year until we had a spot to bury him because I couldn't stand the thought of him being alone in a cupboard. Big hugs
I hope youse get a better sleep tonight because whoever signed off on last night deserves to be flogged.
Agree. Iβve just taken some panadol to ease my headache so hopefully I can get some sleep.
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How does tempura manage to be so simple and still be so yummy?
Given the relative decline of letter writing and the relative increase in government funded bowel screening, the overall proportion of poo in our mailing system is probably at an all time high.
This thought brought to you by an old fart... who thought they had a few more years but was told by the doctor it's now available at 45 ....me...the old fart is me.
farts won't do, you need something with a bit more substance
I think it's available at 45 but they don't send it unsolicited until 50? I just did my 'welcome to 50!' bowel screening, and the nice thing about having that out of the way is that I no longer have to go to the toilet thinking 'poo! I should save that for science!'
There's this witches market in Ferntree Gully today. I managed to get out of having to drive an hour to a market to buy rocks by checking the website and seeing they're doing a similar thing closer to us in two weeks time
I made a chicken casserole for the freezer and the chicken pieces shrunk a lot more than expected. So I ended up with less serves than I was expecting and a lot of excess gravy. I've frozen the gravy seperately, it should work well as a gravy to pour over a pan-fried piece of chicken, so I guess it wasn't too disapointing.
The sheets did it.
Edit:
Who's your celebrity crush?
Mine is Lana Del Rey. Her voice gives me chills.
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Hot flushes on top of a sticky night and a high humidity. Fuck.
My bed fan was on all night, it helps to reduce the stickiness a bit.
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Hey Iβm sorry for the mental breakdown. Iβm probably going to delete all of that soon.
I am just really not doing well and not catching a break.
No one's expecting you to do well. Looking in, everything about your current state of mind seems normal. You've been hit with a bunch of major negative life impacts and are experiencing the trauma of that.
We are here for you <3
so many hugs
you are allowed to be human ππππ«π«π«
Donβt be sorry. You are going through a really tough time. Itβs ok to let sadness happen. (And all the other emotions too, grief is complicated) Itβs ok to eat a stack of chocolate or whatever suits your diet that will ease to pain. The only thing that heals grief is time. You did the absolute best for her. It was just her time, and you cared for her so well.
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day 4 with no antihistamines
I am going crazy here , mosquito bites, hay fever and food allergies
I slept like shit
Usually a cheeky last minute Sunday grocery shop is chill with the odd screaming child. Timed it wrong today, as I think everyone was trying to get their βto-doβ list done before the rain hit. As busy as it was, everyone was polite and courteous tho!
Many years ago I started making porridge mix and putting it into individual serving containers so I could take it to work. Then I decided that microwaving porridge was too messy so only make it at home now. But I've continued putting it in individual containers, and it's only just occured to me now that it would be much easier to make it in a big container and measure it as needed π€¦ββοΈ
So, once the three containers I have now are used up I'm changing to a big container instead, which will reduce my porridge hassle factor considerably.
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BOM says rain, Google says no rain. Hmm
been wasting time so thought I may as well clean the kitchen a bit π€·ββοΈ
I got my hair cut.
I get this done once a month like clockworkβ¦and despite this regular routine I have to take off so much hair
I had an event in St Kilda tonight, on Fitzroy St, and wonβt be heading back there anytime soon. Been a long time since Iβve been in that area. Itβs soul-less, donβt see the appeal other than itβs a street near a mid beach. Wasnβt St Kilda happening once upon a time? Not anymore.
St kilda is a scum hole if you peek behind the curtain.
But it has its charms.
It's nicer during the day but it's always been sketchy, at least since the 80s. I've never known Fitzroy St to not be mostly a shithole and have only gone there for Prince Bandroom shows. These days the Espy is just another rip off pub. Getting some take away and a six pack from Ackland St to share on the beach around dusk would be my premium St Kilda experience.
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There is no Sleep, only Stickiness.
I bought a years' worth of my favourite notebook in the post christmas sales and its time to crack open a new one. The big question is - black or red? What is the vibe I want for the next 2-3 months??
While my Melbourneness says black, red for Autumn seems appropriate.
Red for Autumn?
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