Life can be a Pain

That is one impressive photo @Owlunar The colours are unbelievable and I agree quite dramatic but beautiful also.

It is great to hear that things are looking up for you also. Getting through those anniversaries and the reduction in pain more recently would be adding to that. It is a bugger about your pain specialist being away when you need your next injection but I hope the locum is as kind and caring.

We have had very little rain here but expecting it over this week so that is good. I have been watching with interest the rain falling in the parts of Australia that really need it and whilst it is very dry here the rain is needed more in other parts of the country - so pleased it has fallen there.

It was a lovely story meeting that new person and even better that you exchanged numbers to catch up. It is wonderful when those random things happen and lead to nicer things - really pleased for you Dec. I hoe you catch up with her soon and it leads to an ongoing friendship

@Owlunar That is one very impressive pic. I do love a sunrise/sunset. I get a sense of small verses large, while watching the sky paint some magic. I admire photography. Waiting and capturing that moment. 👍👍👍

A busy week behind you, and a locum service to get you through till your dr returns. I hope it relieves your pain.

By the sound of the whether forecast, it’s looking wet and stormy. A year many will never forget. We are ok enough here in Tassie. A few hot days, but nothing to really complain about, though I do. Summer is my worst season.

Sending some 💜💜💜💜 and best wishes to the day ahead.

Hi @Maggie

I'm really glad you like my photo - I took one of the thunderstorm yesterday - this was to the east and a really dramatic storm - I have a couple of filters in this but the storm was really dark

Wow - that's impressive - it's better on my computer than on my phone - and the storm was worse in other places

@Zoe7 @BPDSurvivor @Former-Member @Gazza75

I have been trying to reload my Office and I just don't have the information so I will have to get myself up to The Good Guys and get a new system - I get out of the house when I have to - the last few days I have been battling with hayfever - although the sneezing isn't that bad I find breathing exhausting and when it passes I am really tired - I know I am not alone and it's weird but my cough medicine helps the most - I know I will do this - but not today. I feel as if I am complaining - actually yes - I am complaining -

I think that when I have done enough here I will lie down and read for as long as I feel like it - I am not sure what is causing me to feel so tired but I do -

I hope everyone else is having the best day possible - perhaps January itself wears us down a bit -

Aw - enough - I will be okay

Dec

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Hayfever is really tiring @Owlunar so I am not surprised you feel as you do - especially when breathing is dificult. The smokiness of the air in your area over the last few weeks would not have helped either so hopefully with that clearing and your cough medicine it will ease a bit for you.

hello my second mum @Owlunar

lots of sinus headaches here because of the weather

how are you today xxxx

Hi @Shaz51 @Zoe7 @Maggie @BlueBay @Gazza75 @Former-Member

I have been really tired lately - no doubt a lot to do with hayfever and asthma and also cutting back my medication - I had to go back up for a couple of days and I slept for a long time yesterday and feel better today -

It's a case of just taking things easier - I knew the medication thing wouldn't be easy but the injections I had into my knee are still working and this is brilliant

I had a phone call from the lady I met at the shops a couple of weeks back - we talked all evening - and maybe all night but the batteries in one of our phones gave up - it was really great chatting about this and that for so long - she is going interstate for a short time and I am looking forward to her returning

There have been a some things I have wanted to do but just not feeling up to getting organised - a lot of this has to do with January I am sure of that - and this time of year passes as always - one thing I was to do is to try the U3A again this year - maybe creative writing every second week - I am still disappointed that the philosophy class fell through last year - not well organised and then only lasting for the first term - I can always try something else - last year had quite a few adventures that were unexpected. I'm looking forward to February and a new start - I think I do this every year

I had a strange night last night - I think a possum fell down behind the fence behind my garden and the garage next door - it made such a lot of noise and it's quiet now and hopefully gone. Life really does happen!!

All the best everyone - I hope everyone has the best Australia Day possible

And do I have another photo? I think I have tranferred another one from my phone - they don't always work out

Dec

Dreaning at Dawn

@Owlunar I have been thinking of you, wondering how things are going. It’s always hard, not wanting to intrude, but also, wanting to let people know they are thought about.

Your meeting with the lady sound like the beginning of what might be, a good friendship happening. I hope so. 💜💜

January is almost over, and things get back to normal, ( whatever that is). But everything is up and running.

Taking things easier might be a learning process, meds etc. adjusting takes time for all of us I think.

I hope your study projects work out this year. Lots to learn, and knowledge so accessible now.

I can’t see your pic yet, so will check it out later.

Good to hear from you @Owlunar 💜💛💚💙❤️

Hi @Maggie

Thanks for your post - I haven't been around lately - totally tired and disorganised - I am learning to take this easier and chronic pain is a leveller - taking less medication is painful and there is a chance that taking less gradually won't work and I will get my permit without any problems - I guess that permit is coming due in a few weeks and although I am not consciously aware of worrying about it maybe it's a concern

My GP is back next week - that's really good - I have missed seeing him and although I could have a locum doctor over the weekend I am trying to last the week without having an injection - everything I go without is on my side for getting my permit renewed - no one can say I haven't tried

I often wonder what normal is. Perhaps it's when life might vary but still fits in with our expectations. Bushfires, smoke-filled cities and flooding rain are not normal day-to-day issues but this is Australia where such weather happens and bushrfires are normal - but alas - these issues are problematic (sigh)

You're right - there is plenty to learn now - I have always been learning - my formal studies ended in the 90s but I have never stopped and with the internet I am always at it - and people know I know things and keep asking me about them and if I can't answer them that day the internet is always there and just knowing where to look is enough - there is sooooo much to find out - and no essays or exams at my age - this is fantastic

I hope you are okay Maggie - I haven't read all my notifications yet or even just read the forum -

But thanks

Dec

Hi @Owlunar been thinking of you.
It's nice that you've met this lady and it seems you both get along well. Hope it continues for you.
BB ❤️

And do I have another photo? I think I have tranferred another one from my phone - they don't always work out

love the photo my second mum @Owlunar , it looks ssoooooo nice

can`t take one tonight , it is tooo cloudy , but no rain