Saturday Soiree -- 20th September 2025

hi @Shaz51

hows your day?

@heartathome My day has been quiet. Couldn’t even drag myself into the shower let alone go anywhere. It is cold and wet here in Adelaide today.

I have been fighting the urge to smoke.

I’m 62. I like Led Zeppilin too. Hanging out for local footy Grand Final. It’s on tv. Just had lunch. Tried to put it off as long as possible as I get hungry early. Gave in to the urge to smoke and had half a smoke. Did dishes. Small steps when I’m depressed. Bloody bipolar.

At least I managed to put the bins out.

@REDLINEZ750 What’s the app?

Hi @Shaz51 @Chasingsunsets

, @REDLINEZ750 , @GezzaP , @MissinTooth , @heartathome @Stuart9726 , @Adge , @DownMoreThanUp , @Kashmina , @Sparky79 , @Snowie , @GezzaP , @AlwaysMyself @RebelliousAngel , @Jynx @tyme and everyone here this Sunday arvo. I hope your day is going well for you!

As for me, I’m still in a happy mood after last night’s win for the Brisbane Lions over Collingwood in the AFL preliminary final and have enjoyed reading all the comments from the various Facebook pages I follow- good, bad, ugly! I also managed to watch most of the Canberra vs Sharks NRL match last night followed by a repeat of Gogglebox on TV. This morning, I’ve managed to complete a section of a cross stitch bookmark and work on a Minnie Mouse knitted picture which I’m turning into a blanket for charity. I’ll watch the Penrith vs Bulldogs match later this arvo - Go the Dogs!- and then tune into The Block later on. I’m thinking of purchasing tickets to go to the Royal Melbourne Show on Thursday when it opens as I haven’t been in many years so I’ll check out the Showbags online to see what’s available this year and have a plan before spending money on useless stuff. I’m not into rides so that means I’ve got more money for other stuff like Showbags and I’m keen to check out the art and craft pavilion as well. I’m thinking of getting the Brisbane Lions showbag to stock up on merchandise for the big game on Saturday arvo - will watch on tv and make a day of it with a hopeful celebration at the end!

Take care.

Judi9877

@GezzaP You've done really well. To make yourself lunch, washing up AND putting the bins out isn't an easy feat when you're depressed! I too have bipolar and find it hard to get in the shower. I don't know why? I'm ashamed to say it's been 4 days! I've got my pyjamas ready to have a shower today, but I won't make any promises. Good on you for trying to give up smoking! I've been vaping since I gave up cigarettes, but I still have nicotine in it. I wouldn't suggest taking up vaping though, because now I'm addicted to IT! :face_with_rolling_eyes: I'm a great believer in small steps. Good on you! Even though I'm not into much football, I go for the Tigers in NRL because nan lived and went for Balmain. I think they came last. 😁 Be kind to yourself. You deserve it!

@GezzaP sorry i just saw post

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@heartathome I didn’t make lunch. I had a frozen meal which I just microwaved. I choose one with veggies in it. My footy team is losing by a substantial margin. I follow Aussie rules not rugby. I’m in Adelaide. I had a shower yesterday. I really want to give up the smokes. I won’t take up vaping. I just had a banana as I got hungry. Better than having the chips I have.

@REDLINEZ750 Oh right thanks for app name. I’ve only had 2 smokes since my early lunch. Just had a banana which is better than the chips I could have had. I will try to ring GP to get stop smoking tablets tomorrow if I can face it.

@GezzaP I wish I liked cooking but I don't. My mother was a very basic cook and Iwas only allowed in the kitchen to wash or wipe up. I get Meals on Wheels. They're not bad. Much better than they used to be. Sorry your team is losing. That sucks.

@heartathome I hate cooking. Basically I’m lazy and unmotivated. I eat my main meal at lunch time and just have soup, baked beans or a banana sandwich for dinner. Might have soup and bread tonight.

Yes my team is losing badly thought they might as the other team has only lost one game this year. Oh well. My team has won the last two premierships so that’s pretty good.

I go to bed really early when I’m depressed.