CatcakesSenior Contributor
Twisted -self care
Every morning I drive east into the sun.
At traffic lights I put sunscreen on the backs of my hands.
This morning I realised that this is self care,
Very rare for me.
I need to do more of this....
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Twisted -self care
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Yes @Faith-and-Hope
I’m on my second
And banana bread with berry butter
And she pays 👍🏼
I’m on my second
And banana bread with berry butter
And she pays 👍🏼
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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Still love your humour @Catcakes
Bangy dirty places but thats often modern life.
Had a professional change appointment today at last minute. It is apparently common in this field.
No one wants to feel like a bit of putty or filler.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Last minute change of appointments
@Appleblossom...grrrr
My partner has driven an hour, fasting and had surgery cancelled. Don’t mind if it’s for a transplant....
Cleaning my house with D2 today
Long overdue,
Then to empty my Mum’s frig, hate to see food wasted, especially home grown veg in there,
Then to see Mum.
I hope my downer didn’t drag others down yesterday... I hate that 😞
@Appleblossom...grrrr
My partner has driven an hour, fasting and had surgery cancelled. Don’t mind if it’s for a transplant....
Cleaning my house with D2 today
Long overdue,
Then to empty my Mum’s frig, hate to see food wasted, especially home grown veg in there,
Then to see Mum.
I hope my downer didn’t drag others down yesterday... I hate that 😞
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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We are all entitled to downers @Catcakes ..... I am glad today is looking up so far .... and for me too .....
Have grabbed my art gear, but the sky is threatening rain ..... so might just be taking the art gear for a walk around the city ..... lol .... it’s all exercise if nothing else. And burning up stress hormones ......
D3 hasn’t told her dad that she has been deferred yet. Has another uni psych apt next week ..... so leaving it to her now in terms of support and timing ...... 👍
Have grabbed my art gear, but the sky is threatening rain ..... so might just be taking the art gear for a walk around the city ..... lol .... it’s all exercise if nothing else. And burning up stress hormones ......
D3 hasn’t told her dad that she has been deferred yet. Has another uni psych apt next week ..... so leaving it to her now in terms of support and timing ...... 👍
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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You did not drag me down. I hate food waste too, maybe you can make some soup to freeze??
A woman's work is never done. I cleaned my bathroom yesterday. It really needed it and I had put it off in a teenage sulk.
Relating to pictures on the internet was a phase I went through after joining the forum. I enjoyed seeing other art and talking about art with @Faith-and-Hope and @Smc and @Zoe7 and others and so post pics more often now. It is a way of me being more intuitive. I love that picture. It fits me and you and so many. I love the love in the harlequin's face as he looks at the mother and child ... and the monkey ... and just sitting on the street. Been there done that.
Take care Bella
Gentley Bentley
Apple
Just little sayings ...
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope and @Appleblossom.
I feel a bit bleah but better than yesterday.
My partner now has a date for his tests,
My D2 by my side is a blessing today.
We walked dog together, cleaned house and now will head east to Mum ❤️
I feel a bit bleah but better than yesterday.
My partner now has a date for his tests,
My D2 by my side is a blessing today.
We walked dog together, cleaned house and now will head east to Mum ❤️
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SmcSenior Contributor
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@Faith-and-Hope, if you're around the city block, maybe you could find an interesting indoor location for your artistic fix?
My suggestions would be the Shot Tower inside Melbourne Central, or one of the old shopping arcades. The Block Arcade being the most well known, but not the only one. Maybe the Melbourne Museum, or the National Gallery down past the Arts Centre. St Paul's Cathedral near Flinders St Station and the State Library may be other possibles, but you'd want to ask politely at the door if it's OK.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Smc ..... 🤗
Hasn’t rained ...... but so far I have just been walking around looking, and stopped for a phone chat with a cousin in another state I haven’t spoken to for a long while. My Mum’s extended family are closer to me here, but still a long way away in fact.
Stopping for my first coffee of the day cos I am starting to sag ..... but I have an idea of something to sketch, and I am carrying mixed media (and feeling creative).
Hasn’t rained ...... but so far I have just been walking around looking, and stopped for a phone chat with a cousin in another state I haven’t spoken to for a long while. My Mum’s extended family are closer to me here, but still a long way away in fact.
Stopping for my first coffee of the day cos I am starting to sag ..... but I have an idea of something to sketch, and I am carrying mixed media (and feeling creative).
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Quickly dropping by to let you know I'm thinking of you @Catcakes.
Sorry I can't stay, chores need attention before the rain happens. clothes on line etc. 
Wish things were better for you.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thankyou @Former-Member, very kind of you.
Very tired but mood improved today. Did a lot of chores and visited Mum all with my D2. Felt very comforted 👍🏼
Very tired but mood improved today. Did a lot of chores and visited Mum all with my D2. Felt very comforted 👍🏼
