Saturday Soiree -- 29th November 2025

hello @Flutterbug9 , @Healandlove , @TeaPositive , @oceangirl , @BlueBay , @Historylover

Gorgeous @Shaz51 😍

 @Jynx , @Realness , @Snowie

I'm feeling quite p!ssed off right now cause I literally had an interaction with a help seeker on my today's shift just more than an hour ago and he was being quite rude. not rude as in 'unwelcoming' type rude, moreso like being 'direct/blunt and brutally honest' type rude. it made me uncomfortable so I decided to end the interaction with him instead of following what the supervisor told me to tell him in order to continue on with the conversation. the supervisor did tell me that its important I follow supervisors guidances when it comes to handling such interactions and to support me throughout and blah blah blah but I couldn't, so even though I knew I was gonna get told off, I had to do it my way! 🤪🫡🤟🏼 but I did debrief about the interaction to her after I ended the interaction. anyways, im listening to a really calming music and watching a calming video to ground myself for the moment.

that was the first ever rude interaction I've gotten throughout my time there so far 🫠

@ENKELI @Jynx @Chasingsunsets @heartathome @Bunniekins @Cuddlebear @rav3n @AuntGlow

@Shaz51, like @Jynx said it's an amazing shot.

I am about to make a cuppa, not sure what to have yet.

@Blackcloud dealing with people who rub us the wrong way is always hard, sounds like you followed your instincts and did what you needed to do. Glad you're focusing on grounding and connecting here with us.

What's your go to calming music? Open question -

@Shaz51 @ENKELI @Realness 💜😊

@Blackcloud sorry you had a rude interaction. Having worked for Telstra for 17 years I can totally relate to how miffed you'd be feeling. We had to give callers 3 warnings - first time advise that the language/tone will not be tolerated and the call will be terminated, second warning much the same, then third time advise the call is being terminated and disconnect the call.

It's all fine and well for supervisors to say there is a "right way" to deal with these callers and when you are experienced in taking the calls that is appropriate. But your first call? They should have been more supportive.

To have someone calling a helpline and then being rude, forgive me Lord but he deserved to be disconnected!

You're doing good Cloud, and listening to calming music/videos is a great way to calm your nerves xo

Fantastic photos @Shaz51

It's fairly hot here today.

I went on a bushwalk from early morning there was a lot of stairs, so it was quite a difficult walk, but the scenery was nice, saw quite a few wildflowers and some birds. Pretty tired now though! At least there's a breeze here now

Take care @Till23 , hope you are feel better soon 💕

Hugs @ENKELI , @Jynx , @Blackcloud , @Realness 😍

@Jynx @Shaz51 @Blackcloud @Till23 @Realness

Anything by Loreena McKennitt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxTpvA-pUG0

and my absolute favourite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXr9nQTQ0wA