Far and Away

Thought you were going to bed @Former-Member

Goodnight Hon - heading off now

I am @Zoe7 .. Good night 😴💞

Hey @Faith-and-Hope and @Former-Member amd all others following along...

I slept for about 9 hours in total. Toby woke me up at about 5.30 - decided it was time for me to get up and feed himself and Cat ...was a bit early but I fed them and then went back to bed ...slept for another 4 hours. Have woken with a headache but have taken pain killers to try to get rid of it quickly.

It is already a warm morning and Cat has taken up her favourite spot in the garden taking in the nice weather. Toby has of course taken up his normal place on the couch - so both fur babies are happy.

Not heading to the market as it is too late now to avoid the crowds - especially because it is such a nice morning. I will head to the fruit and veggies shop Monday instead. Have a few things to replace from the supermarket also after christmas so will do that Monday as well. Need to write a list first and check the cupbards and fridge for what needs replacing.. If I don't there is no doubt I will forget something

Still have a little washing up to do and then will try to tackle some of the spare room. Need to pack up the christmas tree first to have a place to move the peacock painting back to first ...then maybe I can do little painting whilst the cricket is on. My head is not into it just know though so hoping for inspiration later/

That's about me for this morning. Hope everyone's morning/evening are going well. Love and hugs to all

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Sans911 ....

Headache finally gone so I can think about actually doing some things this afternoon. Very warm outside so will be an inside day though. Going to put away all the christmas things, move the peacock painting back to the loungeroom and finish cleaning up the kitchen. Then hopefully I have enough energy left to start sorting out the spare room.

Had a very long conversation with my sister this morning - she is not doing very well. She has been struggling for a while with all that she has had to deal with - moving house, changing schools for work, her beautiful little girl dying and her partner being continually nasty to her. I was more than happy to listen to her and told her she can come around anytime she needs to. I have also told her I can help her move anytime she needs and that I have the trailer to help. I have been putting off stacking the trailer with all the garden rubbish so the trailer is free but the first cooler day we have this week I will do that and take it to the tip straight away. I also have some more trees to trim so if I can get that all done in one go I will have a lot of the garden done - then I can get some new plants with my vouchers to fill in the spaces I have left.

Mum also rang this morning and wants to take me shopping. I did say don't get me anything for christmas and that we can go shopping afterwards for some new things for work. She gave me a couple of things for christmas but still wants to go shopping. I told her that what she gave me was enough but she still wants to go shopping. I haven't been shopping in the city for a long time (apart from taking Mum in before christmas) so I suggested we go in together later this week. There were so may new shops I passed when I was in there so happy to browse around and see what they have.

So much I want to do these holidays but stuck in front of the tv for now watching the cricket lol - I'll get to it eventually Just enjoying the rest at the moment - there is nothing that cannot wait while I get some energy back myself.

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Sans911 @Maggie ...

I had to sleep this afternoon - couldn't keep my eyes open so I headed to bed ...big mistake. Had a horrible nightmare and have woken with a headache again and feeling really sick. Currently trying to watch the cricket with the sound down as that was hurtimg my head. The nightmare has really shaken me - haven't had one like that so realistic for a while. I know it will take time to recover - and I am safe - just need to continue telling myself it is only a dream and I am not in any danger. The sick feeling will pass eventually too but that is also stopping me being able to do anything - so just need to get through these next few hours and wait for it all to pass. It is scary and frustraing feeling like this again - especially coming out of the blue as it has ...no triggers and nothing that precipated this so that makes it harder to explain.... life with trauma hey!

Hello @Zoe7 , @Former-Member , @Sans911 , @outlander , @Faith-and-Hope

A day out driving today , Mr shaz wants to revisit places where he took photos before , bring disappointed along the way

@Zoe7 💙💙💙💙

Unfortunately @Sans911 noise is a massive trigger - ex used to sing at night often until I fell asleep so any noise affects me before I sleep. It is something that took my psych a while to actually get her head around even though I described what it was like several times. We did try one type of music that helped a little - mainly because it was an instrumental but when I was at my worst that also became unhelpful. Not sure trying it again would be wise - much prefer silence as I feel much safer then.

How was your drive today? Have you arrived where you are staying for the week yet?

Hey @Maggie How are you Hon?