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When I was in high school I often didn't pack a lunch. Partly laziness, partly nothing much there to eat. I'd chuck a couple of apples in my bag and a can of soft drink (which cost 50c back then) and then not eat the apples because bleh. But they were there if I got too hungry.

I was friends with a girl back then and she started noticing I didn't ever bring much food with me. She started out pretending like she wasn't going to eat all her lunch and share hers with me. Eventually she started just packing extra snacks--fruit buns I recall--for me to have. Wednesday's she'd buy her lunch from the canteen and she'd get me a hot chicken wrap. She mothered me a lot back then. She didn't have to, I didn't ask, no one told her to, she was just a really good person.

I think of her often, and I feel very grateful to her. She was always very kind and caring. I remember I started calling her "Mum" as a "joke". But it wasn't really. She took good care of me like mother's are meant to.

It makes me ache to think back on it now.

@BlueBay @TAB @MDT @Appleblossom @Bow @Powderfinger @NatureLover

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I know, I hear you. I'm my biggest critique. I wear many hats. One is exhibitions and marketing. I have a show looming and so much to do before I'm ready. I keep getting pulled in every direction. If I do nothing else tomorrow I NEED to tie it all together. So it's a success. Then I can move to the little things. That's the plan.

@saltandpepper

My boy has to go back for dressing change other than that he's here. Never easy to get:pile_of_poo: done with him here.

Anyhow, could be worse hey? Just over thinking.

You ok?

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Hey Em, I see you 💞

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I don't know @Anastasia is there anyone else who can step in with work if it gets too much? I mean, I've always been a shit employee really so I would like sneeze and not go to work for a week haha. But even now, working for myself, I still don't consider it my number 1 priority. It's still just means to an end. But it's different for every one, I know. Your plan sounds good, just feels like a lot to deal with.

You coping OK taking care of him? Does he see mental health team at all now?

Well yeah, things can always be worse, but that doesn't mean it's easy now hey? Over thinking is a nuisance isn't it?

Yeah, I'm OK @Anastasia had better control over my mind today

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I'm glad you're ok @saltandpepper 🙏

No I'm a stand alone role. No support. In fact no one's across 98% of what I do. Bit scary really.

Now with exhibitions, thanks to covid, there's virtual running consecutively so more work. That's tomorrow's job.

My role is such that my priorities change depending on the needs that pop up. Pretty much look after 20 people's whims. So never know what each day will bring. All I can hope is they leave me alone then I'll get what I need to do done. 🤞

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Coping ok with my boy. He's doing ok.

@saltandpepper 🙏🤞

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@Anastasia that makes it tough. But just know, as impossible as it seems, you're never locked into anything. If you need a break, you need a break. People adapt, people survive, life goes on.

But on the other hand work can also be a neat distraction I suppose. Well I'll have my fingers crossed for you that everyone just buggers off and leaves you to get shit done tomorrow.

Did you take your 5 minutes today? You'd better do it tomorrow too or I'll be cranky

P.s your job sounds like pure chaos. I couldn't handle not knowing what's coming. I don't like surprises haha

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Very glad to hear it @Anastasia though it must be challenging. He get to sleep OK tonight?

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Haha cranky @saltandpepper

A mix of grey specks that will cause me to sneeze 😜

Yes I did, was out on bike for a couple of hours ☺️

It can be chaos, but it's rewarding. I get :pile_of_poo: done. I'm a box ticker. I have a to do list for my to do list lol. I do like my job.

Will try to get some sleep my friend. I've enjoyed chatting, thank you. Sleep well tonight. Hugs 🤗

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He did @saltandpepper 🙏🤞💞

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Have a good rest tonight @Anastasia and hope you tick off your list tomorrow, and the list for that list as well ✔

Always happy to chat to ya @Anastasia good night

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