Jude’s Jungle

• That all sounds good @Judi9877 except for the Pepsi max but we live and learn.

I love the crocheted squares that you do. It sounds like PARCS is all going to plan for you and I’m really happy for you.

Hope you get a good sleep tonight my friend.

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@Judi9877 so glad your decision to go to PARCs is working well! And you "small achievement" is a really great win ❤️

With the new course, it sounds like you've researched and found something that really meets all your needs and timeframes. I know that your experiences and knowledge will be so valuable in that industry.

And wow, I relate to pulling apart the crochet! I knitted a hat last week and it's too big. I need to unravel it tomorrow and I think I'll feel so much better for doing that!

BIIIIGGGGGG hugs,

TuxedoCat

Hi @Judi9877,

So nice to read that you are doing okay and feeling more positive. Your knitting and crocheting work is amazing! The colours of the wool in your granny blanket are beautiful.

I totally agree with you when you say the small achievements count. I think small, manageable achievements are what lead to big achievements. I feel when you look at a big task it can feel so overwhelming but if you break it down to small, doable steps you've found one of the tricks in tackling a lot of those big tasks!

The aged care course sounds like a great idea for you and the course sounds manageable. I really admire your determination and drive to push forward @Judi9877. You really are an inspiration!

Look forward to reading how you are getting on and celebrating your achievements with you.

Best wishes,

FloatingFeather

Good morning @FloatingFeather @Former-Member @Oaktree @MDT @Appleblossom @Former-Member @hanami @Former-Member @Shaz51 @TAB and all those here today. Just thought I’d do a quick update on what’s been going on in my life here at PARCS.

- My meds got slightly changed and one of the tablets is taking time to work

- I’ve been doing meditation at night for half an hour before bed

- I’ve been working on my blanket and trying to get it completed as the charity I knit for desperately needs blankets

- I knitted 2 beanies for 2 residents here and gave them to them on Tuesday night

- I had a weekend of no boredom last weekend

- I’ve investigated a new course on Monday to look more into next week

- I ordered more wool on special at Spotlight for a male blanket last night to knit in the future when it arrives via home delivery

- I’m slowly learning to fill in my time during the day with having a set goal each day to focus on which at the moment is blankets for the chosen charity

- I’ve learnt that my boredom times are a period during the morning and mid afternoon so I’m trying to make plans on how to fix this problem

- I had a session with the PARCS psychologist on Tuesday which was really good and she gave me some cards to keep with me in my phone and on a piece of paper to put up in my room about things to do when negative thoughts happen (like distraction strategies of sorts)

- I’ve caught up with my key worker several times which has been good as I’ve learnt some things from him

- The mouse problem at home has been sorted out with the pest exterminator coming out on Tuesday that my housemate arranged - I’m learning that I have to pick up my standards in relation to household chores and do them when I get home on Tuesday and not leave them to my housemate

- I’ve got to try and not stress about sleeping as it only makes the problem worse at night in relation to meds

- I’m trying a new thing today whereby I’m trying to keep myself entertained until bedtime tonight with me waking up at 7:30 and doing some of my own personal knitting for an hour before getting ready

- I have learnt that I have to allow myself time to work on my own knitting projects each day instead of just focusing on charity and friends projects which makes me feel happy.

- Crocheting has really helped me these past few days as it’s helped calm me down and relax me.

That’s all for me right now. I’ll talk more later!

Judi9877☺️💐

Hi @Judi9877

It sounds like you are in a much more positive state of mind. I struggle with boredom too. When I am bored I often go to bed. As a result I am often in bed by around 7pm and my husband will bring me my 10pm medication. It’s really a bad habit to be in but I just don’t know what to do with my time!

Meggle

Morning @Oaktree,

Do you have any hobbies? My grandmother used to knit every night whilst watching tv and I would enjoy watching her hands move skillfully with each click of the needles 😊 Not everyone has the knack or interest in craft, but wondering what sorts of things spark your interest?