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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor23 Sept 2015, 4:13 am AEST

Night Shift

Since I am awake at 4am I thought I'd start this thread for those of us who have trouble sleeping and might find it helpful to have a place to go to chat. Whatever gets you through the night is alright.

To get the ball rolling, I'll just say that I enjoyed being part of the Topic Tuesday discussion tonight. I wish it was possible for these events to be weekly rather than monthly. Either way, thanks SANE and all the people I've met on here over recent months.

Edited June 2016 and February 2017: Night Shift is now open 24 hours a day. To join in, just click through to the last page of the thread at the top right of this post to get to the latest message.

Edited April 2017 and June 2017: For the sake of better communications between members here, I am adding that this thread is meant to be a caring, kind and gentle place of sharing. Humour is welcome, as long as its not unkindly directed towards other members. Hope your time in this chat thread is rewarding.

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Unknown userMember28 July 2016, 12:37 am AEST

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My kelpie x is a rescue dog. I think they make the best most loyal pets. And to know we rescued them is the icing on the cake. I imagine you keep very busy @Pinkeye looking after your property but it must bring you great satisfaction too. I bet the dogs love your property too. I know my dog would love the creek.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 July 2016, 12:38 am AEST

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G'night @Appleblossom 💕💤

@Former-Member

My D3 has started TAFE courses while still at school .... it's part of the alternative pathway she moved onto last year ... using the Cert IV opportunity to extend her interests and lead into the dramatic arts field. A portfolio of varied experiences is what is most valued in that career field, which requires aptitude tests and diplomas, certificates, etc along with interviews. They rarely take kids straight out of school, so that takes some pressure off too.

D3 intends taking a gap year, working part-time and doing short courses in artistic directions to explore and self-develop. Sterling idea as far as I am concerned .... As with S2, she just needs time investing in creative things for the pleasure of it, not marks and assignments, and under judgement over her results. Needs to get her wings back on, as I call it.

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Unknown userMember28 July 2016, 12:48 am AEST

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I guess I've had it easy @Faith-and-Hope. My other kids have been easier. Even my absolute trouble maker fell on his feet with getting work and has worked ever since. The youngest is throwing me curve balls. It's really good that D3 has a direction and plan and that she has made it through. Mine now won't have passing school since yr 10 which is scary. I guess I have to go with the flow for now and try to follow his leads, not the easiest thing when I'm so up and down because he needs me to do this with him being so young. S3 had support to get him through as one teacher took him under her wing to get him through Yr 11 and got him a job. He was a complete ratbag at school.

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PinkeyeSenior Contributor28 July 2016, 12:48 am AEST

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Yeah my dogs come with me everywhere I go, if poss. I don't allow them to have free access to the creek, as it is protected habitat, but when I go down there my old dog leaps in and has a great time. The big girl, doesn't seem to like water. Lots to do , mostly weeding, and letting nature get on doing what it must. I have some ancient gumtrees which are classed as 'remnant trees' and the diversity of flora and fauna is amazing. Every day I see something new, and truly, if it weren't for the land, and my dogs, I wouldn't be here today. Truth.

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Unknown userMember28 July 2016, 12:58 am AEST

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I'm really glad you have something so meaningful in your life @Pinkeye. It is great that you have something that keeps you going and your dogs to love and be loved unconditionally back. Mine doesn't leave my side. It drives me nuts sometimes but I also love it at times too. I never need a lead for him or have to worry where he is. He's either on me or next to me wherever I am.

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PinkeyeSenior Contributor28 July 2016, 1:02 am AEST

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yeah, mine keep standing on the back of my thongs they want to be so close to me. 🙂
The old dog talks to me all the time.. she is so vocal.. the big girl hardly makes a sound.. poor darling had a very bad time. She is getting better tho..

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Unknown userMember28 July 2016, 1:10 am AEST

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Quick shout out to @Mazarita and @eth. I hope your both ok. Please don't feel like you need to respond. Just me saying hi and that I'm thinking of you😊💜

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Unknown userMember28 July 2016, 1:13 am AEST

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I gather you live in a warmer part of Aus @Pinkeye. The thongs gave it away. Where I am it's more likely to be ugg boots or even snow boots this winter. Good to hear your dog is getting better. It's hard when they struggle.

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Unknown userMember28 July 2016, 1:17 am AEST

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Think I'm ready to go to sleep. I hope you all have a good night. I'm still feeling exhausted. Goodnight all😊💜😴

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PinkeyeSenior Contributor28 July 2016, 1:19 am AEST

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Goodnight .. good sleep.

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