Far and Away

Oh Hon you are not at all responsible for how I have been feeling @Former-Member There have been multiple factors - most external to the forum with several massive triggers all in one day on Friday and then again Saturday. There have been a couple of forum posts that have added to that but I emphasise 'added' not caused - and from multiple posts. You may have noticed I could not respond to one of your posts and I am sure you get why - that is me looking after myself Hon so don't for a minute think I do not care or that you have caused this - it really was external things beforehand that set this all in motion.

I just had a really nice message from one of my colleagues - they are a wonderful team to work with and so supportive of each other. I actually thought I would be the one providing that support today knowing how hard it has been for a couple of my colleagues to deal with all this - but the tables were turned unexpectedly - I certainly didn't expect to be so unwell myself but feeling a little better with sleep and pain meds. Eating will be the next test - going to just have a light salad and see how I go.

Love the super cute images Hon - especially the dog - he looks like Toby when he gets his sad face on

How are you doing today?

Hello lovely ladies @Zoe7 @Former-Member 👋💕☕️

Yes, I am having a late afternoon coffee instead of a nap, but I have had gentle days for the last couple, so I am calling that "having a rest".

My painting has stalled at the moment @Zoe7 , because it's actually part of a collage / paint project, and based on what I have started with I now need to construct a collage before I can continue with the painting, which will be referencing the collage ..... confusing much ?? Lol 😂

Because I need to use materials I think I have here somewhere already, it's causing me to scoot through uncleared boxes and bags, where it's natural to start fishing bits and pieces out that I can put away in my new studio corner as I go ..... so I am really all over the place, in a good way. Projects in the go in every direction I look at the moment ...... which is great because I am turning from one to another and keeping myself very relaxed-busy.

I am so pleased to see you posting with your gorgeous wisdom and empathy again @Former-Member .... we all missed you so much and it's a joy to have you back.

Hopefully our favourite butterfly will have her wings nice and strong again tomorrow and go do her magic with those kids in the ckassroom.

❤️🦋💜🌷💕

Ah @Faith-and-Hope You tried to confuse us but alas you did not - I get it ...one references the other but neither can be done in isolation (from each other not the specific societal situation). 👍

I so get how you find more and more things as you go through boxes that need to find a place or be put away. It was very much like that when I did my spare room and for weeks I had things piled up everywhere until I had it all sorted and then I could put it all away. The up side is gradually you get things put in places where they belong and easily found. It is so good you have more of your art things too Hon - saves the cost of buying new stuff and as we know that can be an expensive exercise.

Wings still droopy but not invisible like this morning - so that is at least a little positive. Nausea significantly decreased and headache annoying but not severe - so more meds later, an early night and hopefully I'll be okay in the morning. Heater and jammies on and one little fluffball asleep next to me so I am settled in for the evening.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow - I don't have many of my kids coming but we have combined classes so I have mine and one other class in our classroom - that is a positive as it is the room I am familiar with and will make it easier for me. I do need to go in early though to post the weekly plan to those students not at school. I think that was supposed to be done this afternoon but not being there I am not sure what the plan was - I'll find out tomorrow.

Glad you are having a rest Hon - coffee or nap - doesn't matter as long as you have that down time and can relax

Hello @Zoe7 I hope you are well.

Thinking of you too @Faith-and-Hope

Adge

Hi @Adge .... 👋

Just cooking dinner here.

Thank you so much @Faith-and-Hope .. your words made me very leaky amongst a watery smile. Your acceptance means a lot. 😍 Good to hear you are making progress with your painting / collage project. As well as finding 'lost' supplies and homes for them too.

@Zoe7 .. Knew you would say it wasnt my doing. 💓 Really hope you are okay this evening. Have your night meds early and hopefully get a good nights sleep. Big week ahead of you, and lots of kids hungry to learn. Those kids are very lucky to have you for their teacher. And in return, you have many children, almost as if they were your own. 💕😀

Sending love and hugs.

Sherry

Yep, Dinner @Faith-and-Hope I'm an early Dinner person (when possible).

If I have to wait till 7.00pm for Dinner (eg out at some function) - my stomach has already started digesting itself.

Then I'm too tired, & cannot eat.

Already had my dinner (5.30pm).

Adge

I am trying to pull my time back in a bit @Adge .... dinner has been ending up all over the place time wise here.

I feel for you very much with the digestion issues ..... and @Zoe7 too.

Yep @Zoe7 has IBS too.

No fun at all.

I would "Give my back teeth" up (as that saying goes) - to be eating a meal with someone (sitting at table). @Faith-and-Hope

Only happens rarely, when with my relatives - company to eat meal with.

Adge

❤️🦋💕 @Zoe7 .....