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The Weekly Friday Feast

NikNikSenior Contributor22 May 2015, 5:12 pm AEST

The Weekly Friday Feast

Thank goodness it's Friday (or TGIF as some say!)

We thought we would start a thread where we could come together every Friday and "share a meal" and debrief about our week.

To participate, there are 2 requirements -

1) Bring a (virtual) plate of food

2) Bring a topic of discussion

So pull up a virtual chair, post a picture or description of what (virtual) dish you're bringing along and say hi and let us know how your week was.

Looking forward to seeing you at our first Friday Feast!

Chat soon 🙂

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Unknown userMember21 Oct 2016, 9:21 pm AEDT

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Hi @Former-Member, I AM jealous, can't remember the last time I soaked in a bath let alone a glass of wine. Suppose you have candles too?

Storms in the distance, lovely Cherrybomb.

Shaz51, FNQld, is it hot? You travelling? I keep forgetting sry. Hope the view is good, great beaches.

@BlueBay, sometimes its OK to pretend for a moment, not got it dominance, to give yourself ittle breaks. I rake it a lot, not so much because I can't be real but because the rewards are better. Of cause I crash sometimes too, we all get it. Be kind to yourself.Have you tried magnesium suppliments - helps me sleep. Banana tea is suppose to be good, haven't tried it though (boil it 10min in cup water & strain, add abpinch of cinnamon. Let me know if it helps.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor21 Oct 2016, 9:27 pm AEDT

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Ohhh I will have some ice cream now @Former-Member xx

sending you hugs @BlueBay

WOW @CherryBomb, you got the house to yourself , PARTY TIME xx

Hello @Sehnsucht

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pipSenior Contributor21 Oct 2016, 9:31 pm AEDT

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Hi @BlueBay. Sorry you feel like crap tonight. Insomnia is so bad. I suffer it too, not as bad as I was, but still suffer. I have tried everything, staying up nearly till dawn, then sleep for a couple of hours. My Dr told me as long as I get some sleep, easy for him. People tell me I concentrate on too much, wow, fancy that. How do you switch off? I feel for you sadgirl. If you manage to eventually overcome it, I'm all ears.

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Unknown userMember21 Oct 2016, 9:38 pm AEDT

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Hi all,

hope you're having a great friday night.

We had a massive day today, it was good.. mostly. went to the local show which was huge and busy and crowded but my kids had a good day, hyped up on sugar and crappy stuff from show bags sigh! So... at the risk of sounding like a terrible mama i was so very much hanging out for kids bedtime tonight!~ doh.. one still awake but at least in their room and in bed.

anyone got plans for the weekend?

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utopiaSenior Contributor21 Oct 2016, 9:45 pm AEDT

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If you feel you need a sleeping tablet to get a decent nights sleep - then maybe you should take 1. Are they okay to take with your other medications?
I know your having a hard time at the moment. Your anxiety may be bringing on this insomnia. I know that is a physical symptom that I've had in the past with my anxiety, & the same thing has been happening these past few weeks. It's because I'm not in control of anything at the moment. Maybe that's something that we can work on together - trying to let go of worries that we have no control over & cannot predict the outcome of.
Logically I know that's what I need to do. Harder in practice though.

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CherryBombSenior Contributor21 Oct 2016, 9:51 pm AEDT

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Haha @Shaz51 party time with one person! Thinking I might follow @Former-Member's activities and have a bath with a glass of wine. Really loving having the house to myself.

@Former-Member sounds like a fun day. I loved the show as a kid (and maybe as an adult ). Did you and the kids go on any rides?

Not much planned for the weekend, going out to dinner tomorrow night with friends, and studying throughout the weekend, that's about it.

Boo back at you @TAB

@BlueBay hope you can get some rest, and there's no need to feel bad about being on here. As @Sehnsucht pointed we're here to talk! So if you find you're mind is still busy, you're always welcome on here.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor21 Oct 2016, 9:57 pm AEDT

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Hello @Former-Member xx

Yes I want to do @Former-Member activities, now -- wonder if I will have a late soak in the bath , but got no wine @CherryBomb

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Unknown userMember21 Oct 2016, 10:00 pm AEDT

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Hi @Former-Member....

Glad you had a "good" day with your kids...

I'm going to try to get to parkrun tomorrow, but don't hold your breath for me - whenever I plan to go for a run I experience insomnia or ptsd nightmares that leave me exhausted & I can't go... If not I'll go to yoga, but I really feel like a run - even though it will be a run/walk/run/walk, as I'm not 'run fit" at the moment...

@CherryBomb I hate xmas - My partner's mum is trying to get her partner (the triggering alcoholic) to go & spend it with his son, step daughter & grandkid - if that doesn't happen I'll hide in the cabin with the cats & my partner hating it even more... or see if we can go to the Gold Coast & spend it with my partner's uncle - although the beach will be crazy busy, so I just wish I could dissapear for the stupid day - it is meant for kids & happy families - I'm not a kid & I don't have a happy functional family on either side.... I don't feel like this year has gone quickly... I never feel like a year goes quickly....

I'm struggling a lot with paranoia & anxiety - sorry if I'm not communicating well - something else 'got to me' on the forums in the last few days, but I'm too worried about the other person to say anything....

I had a red lentil & couscous kofta with spinach leaves & tomato in organic turkish bread x 2 for dinner..... Vegan food is the best....

I was watching the latest x-men - that is why I'm late... it was the 1st x-men movie I've seen - it was okay...

@BlueBay sending you strength...

Hi all...

Namaste,

Anna

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SehnsuchtSenior Contributor21 Oct 2016, 10:04 pm AEDT