How was your day - Part 4
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Anyanka Bunny Slayer
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This is for yesterday which was incredibly weird. When I got home, there was an ambulance, my parents, a priest, LAPD and paramedics next door where my sick uncle stays. This couldn't be good. I went over there, and his young nurse was sobbing her eyes out. She couldn't even talk for a few minutes....even though she was a nurse, she was only 19 and it was the first time somebody had died in front of her. Plus, she was all alone when it happened. I couldn't take all of the gloom so I left. Thirty minutes later, my mum called so I went back. She was in the kitchen going through the cabinets, and asked, "Do you want some of this food?" I looked at her in horror. There's a dead body in the bedroom, and the last thing I want is to rifle through his food. I soon realised she was just trying to keep busy to deal with everything...but it was just too much for me. I felt surrounded by grief and craziness. I had to get the hell out of there. (And NO, I don't want to stay for his last rites!!!! Gawd!)
As I leave, there's a few nosy neighbours observing from a distance. I'm praying they stay over there. They don't, of course. One approaches me with her little granddaughter, and offers condolences. Meh. (You nosy cow, you don't mean it...you just want details to share with others) I just nodded and ESCAPED to my place. I wasn't at all close to him, but he was a nice old guy. I didn't FEEL anything about him dying, since we all knew it was going to happen rather soon. Still, I DID feel terrible for my stepdad, who had to deal with my PSYCHOTIC mum on a day like this.
Mum: "Do you want the kipper snacks and canned soup?"
Me: "No! I don't! Can't you do this another time?"
I've never gone to a funeral, and never will. I just think it's incredibly morbid and depressing. On a lighter note, I look forward to avoiding EVERYONE today. My stepdad and his sister are handling the funeral stuff...hopefully my mum will leave them to it.
For the record, I'm not upset over the death, just the way people get all weird. Nosy neighbours, food-snatching mum ("Waste not, want not!"), depressed stepdad...thank God for weed!!! Seriously. 😀
As I leave, there's a few nosy neighbours observing from a distance. I'm praying they stay over there. They don't, of course. One approaches me with her little granddaughter, and offers condolences. Meh. (You nosy cow, you don't mean it...you just want details to share with others) I just nodded and ESCAPED to my place. I wasn't at all close to him, but he was a nice old guy. I didn't FEEL anything about him dying, since we all knew it was going to happen rather soon. Still, I DID feel terrible for my stepdad, who had to deal with my PSYCHOTIC mum on a day like this.
Mum: "Do you want the kipper snacks and canned soup?"
Me: "No! I don't! Can't you do this another time?"
I've never gone to a funeral, and never will. I just think it's incredibly morbid and depressing. On a lighter note, I look forward to avoiding EVERYONE today. My stepdad and his sister are handling the funeral stuff...hopefully my mum will leave them to it.
For the record, I'm not upset over the death, just the way people get all weird. Nosy neighbours, food-snatching mum ("Waste not, want not!"), depressed stepdad...thank God for weed!!! Seriously. 😀
November
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Sucks about your situation Assbutt.
Today is another beautiful day in Australia. I logged on to BB for a reason but the net was so slow that I forgot why I did so before I got here. Winter is like hibernation mode. Its a much slower pace of life. A welcome break after what seemed like a really long (but mild) summer.
I can see why men like being builders and tractor drivers. I have been playing with concrete over the last few days and it is really fun! And while I have played with concrete the massive farm machinery from the surrounding farms came through the area. They are huge! Its a still a thrill for me. The last thing though was a cute little green tractor on the back of a truck. They should make those sorts of things a parade! Its impressive machinery.
I have put Backroads on netflix and intend to hibernate for the arvo.
Today is another beautiful day in Australia. I logged on to BB for a reason but the net was so slow that I forgot why I did so before I got here. Winter is like hibernation mode. Its a much slower pace of life. A welcome break after what seemed like a really long (but mild) summer.
I can see why men like being builders and tractor drivers. I have been playing with concrete over the last few days and it is really fun! And while I have played with concrete the massive farm machinery from the surrounding farms came through the area. They are huge! Its a still a thrill for me. The last thing though was a cute little green tractor on the back of a truck. They should make those sorts of things a parade! Its impressive machinery.
I have put Backroads on netflix and intend to hibernate for the arvo.
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My parents are trying to evict my worthless sister from the flat next door; she moved there in April 2015, allegedly for a few months...and yes, she's still there. Has never paid rent, nor offered to. She claimed that she was helping our sick uncle (who is now dead) but if anything, she made his life worse. He was forced to live in the bedroom because she'd taken over the living room. He was not only deaf, but somewhat mentally challenged, and I KNEW he wanted her (and that yapping rat-dog) to leave. But no one listened to me. Poor guy. Oh well. He's dead now, and probably at peace.
Here's the thing...my sister, who has lived rent-free for the last three years feels that she's being treated unfairly. My stepdad and mum are still reeling from that sudden death, but all my sister can talk about is how terrible things are for HER. She's spent all this time buying new clothes, getting manicures, and going to restaurants. Did she even THINK to save any money? Of course not. She's crying to everyone that my parents are selfish and want her to be homeless!! Oh my God. She texted me on Saturday that she was going to use these final two months to save for a move. I replied, "You've had three YEARS to save money..." and she had a hissy fit because I had NO sympathy for her situation. Hmmm.
Eventually, that unit will be rented out. This means I won't be able to blast the music like I'm used to...my stereo faces a common wall...meh. No big deal. Either way, that place has to be fully redone before it can be rented. (Frankly, I wouldn't want to live in a place where someone had just died!!)
In preparation for new tenants next door, I'm developing new habits. Like, watching Doctor Who instead of blasting death metal. (I'm watching The Pandorica Opens right now) We'll see how this goes. 😂
Here's the thing...my sister, who has lived rent-free for the last three years feels that she's being treated unfairly. My stepdad and mum are still reeling from that sudden death, but all my sister can talk about is how terrible things are for HER. She's spent all this time buying new clothes, getting manicures, and going to restaurants. Did she even THINK to save any money? Of course not. She's crying to everyone that my parents are selfish and want her to be homeless!! Oh my God. She texted me on Saturday that she was going to use these final two months to save for a move. I replied, "You've had three YEARS to save money..." and she had a hissy fit because I had NO sympathy for her situation. Hmmm.
Eventually, that unit will be rented out. This means I won't be able to blast the music like I'm used to...my stereo faces a common wall...meh. No big deal. Either way, that place has to be fully redone before it can be rented. (Frankly, I wouldn't want to live in a place where someone had just died!!)
In preparation for new tenants next door, I'm developing new habits. Like, watching Doctor Who instead of blasting death metal. (I'm watching The Pandorica Opens right now) We'll see how this goes. 😂
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Tis cold today! Set to be a cold week. Icy rain, not hail but flecks of ice. I cant dig in the garden in this weather 🙁 I thought maybe I would trek to the city for food supplies, so not to be stuck in the house all day, but roadtrains and icy roads dont mix well either.
I just cant make cleaning as meditative as picking up horse poo, there isnt really much cleaning left to do, apart from picking up the bunnies hay that I made a mess of at this mornings feed. They will find it anyway and clean it up for me if I leave it til dinner time. I really really should start the fire cos its gona be a cold night and few days, but I bet most of the wood is wet and I am not strong enough to split it. I hope the heater doesn't cark it on me. The rabbits have their heat pad and I have socks in the dryer (after not drying on the outdoor airer after 4 days) so we wont freeze.
I think I have found the dream space. I am still househunting online, not cos I want to move but cos I have moved so often in the last few years that its weird not to have to look for a new place after being here so long. I have found the most perfect off the grid house on 40 acres, in a national park with mountains, a river and 6 kms from the beach. Very isolated and further from the city than where I am now. There would be seasonal work in the closet beachside town and I suit seasonal work. Sigh, all I need is half a mill and I would be set for life. I am currently waiting to see if I qualify for the next national disability rollout but I am doing so much better than I was in the city that I dont think I would qualify anymore. I honestly thought I was going to die when I moved here, then I met the healers and now I have to re-assess and plan for life. The next escape, the next step to self sufficiency and complete and true freedom.
No work this week cos of the weather. There is a group thing on at the community centre but I'd prefer to sit under the heater watching TED talks with my bunnies dreaming of the off the unattainable off the grid life rather than the small town gossip and crying over dying. So tired. And hungry.
I just cant make cleaning as meditative as picking up horse poo, there isnt really much cleaning left to do, apart from picking up the bunnies hay that I made a mess of at this mornings feed. They will find it anyway and clean it up for me if I leave it til dinner time. I really really should start the fire cos its gona be a cold night and few days, but I bet most of the wood is wet and I am not strong enough to split it. I hope the heater doesn't cark it on me. The rabbits have their heat pad and I have socks in the dryer (after not drying on the outdoor airer after 4 days) so we wont freeze.
I think I have found the dream space. I am still househunting online, not cos I want to move but cos I have moved so often in the last few years that its weird not to have to look for a new place after being here so long. I have found the most perfect off the grid house on 40 acres, in a national park with mountains, a river and 6 kms from the beach. Very isolated and further from the city than where I am now. There would be seasonal work in the closet beachside town and I suit seasonal work. Sigh, all I need is half a mill and I would be set for life. I am currently waiting to see if I qualify for the next national disability rollout but I am doing so much better than I was in the city that I dont think I would qualify anymore. I honestly thought I was going to die when I moved here, then I met the healers and now I have to re-assess and plan for life. The next escape, the next step to self sufficiency and complete and true freedom.
No work this week cos of the weather. There is a group thing on at the community centre but I'd prefer to sit under the heater watching TED talks with my bunnies dreaming of the off the unattainable off the grid life rather than the small town gossip and crying over dying. So tired. And hungry.
The heater carked it. Haha I suspected putting it in words would make it happen. Evil psychic. Maybe if I give it a rest, it will come back to life.
Another slow day for a slow mind. I am trying to start the fire but not getting far with wet wood and no kindling. I am not paying money for a bag of sticks.
There is snow forecast up the hill so town has been slightly busier with people wanting to get up there before the rush. I have NO chance of getting up there this week haha I need to find a chiro closer to home. I still love the green of winter, my garden is already looking over grown instead of dead and dry. Its sorta sucky to be stuck in the house with no heating though. If I built on I'd def put heated floors in. There is only tiny bits of cleaning to do, it would be all too easy to get into the disconnected from body obsessive mindset and start cleaning with a toothpick. Or to fall down the google rabbit hole.
Luckily my bunnies are nuts today, running about, digging blankets, trying to make nests to keep warm in. They are hilarious animals. The chickens gave me 2 eggs today, scrambled eggs with cheese sounds like a good lunch.
Another slow day for a slow mind. I am trying to start the fire but not getting far with wet wood and no kindling. I am not paying money for a bag of sticks.
There is snow forecast up the hill so town has been slightly busier with people wanting to get up there before the rush. I have NO chance of getting up there this week haha I need to find a chiro closer to home. I still love the green of winter, my garden is already looking over grown instead of dead and dry. Its sorta sucky to be stuck in the house with no heating though. If I built on I'd def put heated floors in. There is only tiny bits of cleaning to do, it would be all too easy to get into the disconnected from body obsessive mindset and start cleaning with a toothpick. Or to fall down the google rabbit hole.
Luckily my bunnies are nuts today, running about, digging blankets, trying to make nests to keep warm in. They are hilarious animals. The chickens gave me 2 eggs today, scrambled eggs with cheese sounds like a good lunch.
HowiMetdaSlayer
it snows down there?! o_O
I've had a good day, I went on a shopping trip with a friend. I didn't get any Buffy comics like I planned. I did get the third Buffy High School one, and a Serenity one, but he didn't have much in this time. I also bought Buffy, Faith and Giles Pop figures.
Most of my spending did go on Harry Potter items, bought two Pop figures and three Lego Brickheadz! I've put together the Hermione one so far, still have Harry, Ron, Dumbledore, and Hedwig to do!
I did buy a dress too, but that's not as fun!
Most of my spending did go on Harry Potter items, bought two Pop figures and three Lego Brickheadz! I've put together the Hermione one so far, still have Harry, Ron, Dumbledore, and Hedwig to do!
I did buy a dress too, but that's not as fun!
Anyanka Bunny Slayer
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My brother just called and offered me $50 if I pick up his medicine at CVS. Of course, he didn't ask THIS MORNING; he purposely waited until it was super hot outside. Bastard. 😂 But hey, fifty bucks is fifty bucks! It's a 20 minute walk each way. If I survive this, I shall return and bitch about my sunburn and/or heat stroke. 😛
HowiMetdaSlayer
good luck Amber Burning Slippers
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Anyanka Bunny Slayer
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Very hot and humid today. Did some work for my brother and got more money. Yay! Right now, I'm smoking; removed the tobacco from a cigarette and put weed in it. 😵 Its pretty awesome. I was blowing the smoke out my bedroom window because that couple next door (the ones who constantly called security because my music bothered them) have their windows open. 😈 That gave me a giggle. I did yesterday as well. As a matter of fact, 20 minutes ago I didn't even smoke it.....I just held it outside my window so they'd smell it. 😂 I really, really HATE those people. This morning there was a ROACH in my bathroom!!! Last week as well. I keep my place SPOTLESS because I'm a clean freak...I've been here for years and NEVER EVER saw a f***ing roach!!! Obviously, it came from next door. All I can do is spray the bathroom with liquid Raid. (It cost $10 and it's supposed to kill bugs immediately)
Being OCD and manic, this bug situation is driving me NUTS. I want to cry and scream. I'm really pissed with those nasty people next door. I just want to...hey! I'm going to harass them in a passive/aggressive way. 😇 Right now, I'm waiting for my hair to dry. (I don't use hair dryers) I did the henna thing and my hair looks amazing. Its all shiny!! I love henna. Anyway, I plan on doing laundry, and relaxing. With weed. 😎 After that, I'll be working on how to torment that couple...secretly. Because I'm a sneaky ho. 😂 And its fun!! Revenge is so intoxicating. So sweet, so lovely. (See, in real life I give people who annoy me one chance; I warn them that they DO NOT want me as an enemy. Only because I know how I can get (I tend to overreact and focus on people who annoy me....like, they become a project for me) 💀💀
Anyway, I'm happy that I got some takeaway Chinese food to eat later. I'm going to go look at my hair in the mirror now. Then I'll do laundry. Then I'll smoke more and come up with some creative plans of vengeance. 😁
Being OCD and manic, this bug situation is driving me NUTS. I want to cry and scream. I'm really pissed with those nasty people next door. I just want to...hey! I'm going to harass them in a passive/aggressive way. 😇 Right now, I'm waiting for my hair to dry. (I don't use hair dryers) I did the henna thing and my hair looks amazing. Its all shiny!! I love henna. Anyway, I plan on doing laundry, and relaxing. With weed. 😎 After that, I'll be working on how to torment that couple...secretly. Because I'm a sneaky ho. 😂 And its fun!! Revenge is so intoxicating. So sweet, so lovely. (See, in real life I give people who annoy me one chance; I warn them that they DO NOT want me as an enemy. Only because I know how I can get (I tend to overreact and focus on people who annoy me....like, they become a project for me) 💀💀
Anyway, I'm happy that I got some takeaway Chinese food to eat later. I'm going to go look at my hair in the mirror now. Then I'll do laundry. Then I'll smoke more and come up with some creative plans of vengeance. 😁
HowiMetdaSlayer
gah - roaches are the WORST!. Hate them with the heat of a nova!
I am jealous of both your food and smoking choices. I ran out of oil a while ago. Thought i could get more when work payed me, but thats obviously not going to happen.
I gotta go out at some stage, get some rabbit greens. My back is done. I might go on a water fast to save some money and chase euphoria.
Heater seems to work again, which is good cos i cant lift wood. Chooks have been living on weeds ive pulled up from the garden cos Im too weak to lift the pellets out of the car. They were too fat to ovulate anyway.
I gotta go out at some stage, get some rabbit greens. My back is done. I might go on a water fast to save some money and chase euphoria.
Heater seems to work again, which is good cos i cant lift wood. Chooks have been living on weeds ive pulled up from the garden cos Im too weak to lift the pellets out of the car. They were too fat to ovulate anyway.
Blue sky day here. Got tons done today. Almost finished the perimetre fence. Made a new sun run for the chookies and filled a garden bed with my special made soil mix.
I have a tree full of fruit but i dont know what it is or if it is ripe yet. It didnt fruit last year. The mandarins are 2 months later this year than last and still not quite ripe. Everyone is talking about how differnt the season have been. My rain guage had 28mm from last weeks rain.
Sausage bob the bobtail lizard was sunning himself under the grape vine. I pruned most of it but he started getting upset so i left him be. He looks well though, possibly filling up fat on my chicken eggs. I tipped his water out cos the mozzies started layin in it so i hope there is another puddle of water around for him to drink from. Or he can share the chooks water. Im glad i have bobtails and hope they eat any snake eggs that might end up in my yard.
The Birds are brilliant, blue wren and rosella today. The cheeky 28's are starting to come back, but by the look of my apple and pear trees, they wont be getting a feed here for a while. We still have 2 months of frost apparently.
Just about to stop for the day, got more done than expected and will probably crash out later.
I have a tree full of fruit but i dont know what it is or if it is ripe yet. It didnt fruit last year. The mandarins are 2 months later this year than last and still not quite ripe. Everyone is talking about how differnt the season have been. My rain guage had 28mm from last weeks rain.
Sausage bob the bobtail lizard was sunning himself under the grape vine. I pruned most of it but he started getting upset so i left him be. He looks well though, possibly filling up fat on my chicken eggs. I tipped his water out cos the mozzies started layin in it so i hope there is another puddle of water around for him to drink from. Or he can share the chooks water. Im glad i have bobtails and hope they eat any snake eggs that might end up in my yard.
The Birds are brilliant, blue wren and rosella today. The cheeky 28's are starting to come back, but by the look of my apple and pear trees, they wont be getting a feed here for a while. We still have 2 months of frost apparently.
Just about to stop for the day, got more done than expected and will probably crash out later.
Anyanka Bunny Slayer
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At 2am this morning it was so HOT and humid, I was dying. I woke up covered in sweat and my face was reddish and on fire. It was 90 degrees indoors, so I took a 20 minute shower. Cool water felt like heaven! Normally the windows are shut at night because this is a dodgy neighbourhood...but I this time I didn't CARE. Opened all the windows, crime be damned. Two fans on high, lots of ice water, and finally went back to sleep around 4am. The humidity makes things so much worse. 😵
HowiMetdaSlayer
hope it cools down there. Can you get an AC?
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Not too bad a day. Had coffee. Went shopping for food. Had coffee. Tidied the house a bit. Had coffee. Chilled. Had coffee. Had food. Had coffee. Went on BB.
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Think you may have missed a coffee in there somewhere ;)
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Over the last few weeks I've come to the realisation that I have an intolerance to ice cream. So no more ice cream for me. I don't hate ice cream, like my sister does, but I won't really miss it either.
I don't have a problem with cheese or milk though, maybe the ice cream is far too rich?
I don't have a problem with cheese or milk though, maybe the ice cream is far too rich?
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Check the ingredients - maybe you have a sensitivity to preservatives.
Hey great timing. I made lime sorbet tonight with fresh limes from my tree and crystal blessed water. Very easy and Turned out lovely. No preservatives. But its Winter and i dont think it'll Keep in the post to scotland or until summer here. Plus i keep eating it as soon as its frozen.
Glad to have a nice recipe for my leftover limes though! Not even food relief needs that many.
Im Almost at the end of this months migraine, then its back to real life again. The sun needs to go away and remember its winter here. Dont mind the stars though. Nightime is cool on my head.
Glad to have a nice recipe for my leftover limes though! Not even food relief needs that many.
Im Almost at the end of this months migraine, then its back to real life again. The sun needs to go away and remember its winter here. Dont mind the stars though. Nightime is cool on my head.
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Oh your lime sorbet sounds delicious and cooling right now. Love the flavour of lime too. Limeade, lime crisps, lime sweeties, lime in beer, works for everything.
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I've had the solar panel people round to check that it's all working ok, which it is... Phew!
Been looking for old banners I've made in the past trying to see if anyone might like to see ones I've not put up for many years!
Working out the logistics of Abbs new school phone and sorting out things with the bank so I can pay for her new school uniform.
Having coffee with friends of course.
At the moment I have a joint of Pork in the oven for tonights roast after the footy match between France and Belgium!
Been looking for old banners I've made in the past trying to see if anyone might like to see ones I've not put up for many years!
Working out the logistics of Abbs new school phone and sorting out things with the bank so I can pay for her new school uniform.
Having coffee with friends of course.
At the moment I have a joint of Pork in the oven for tonights roast after the footy match between France and Belgium!
Today is ok. Went to the city place. I forgot it was school holidays and it was crawling with little germ bombs. I forgot how BUSY city places are when the children are not locked up in school like they should be. First up I got my head shaved again, cheaper than shampoo. Then went to buy a beanie and chicken wire from the reject shop, drove down to the beach and had a little walkies. The tide must have been so high last night because there were puddles of water all the way up to the beach wall.
I wanted to get subway for lunch, but navigating the carpark was a nuisance. Went into f-it mode trying to avoid the obscene amount of 4 wheel drives and just got out of there as quick as possible, ending up on back roads and hideously happy that I live where I do. I saw a mother in her front yard trying to dig and keep an eye on a toddler. Her garden was less than a metre from the road, and the road was very, very busy. Now I am MUCH more grateful for my garden, cos even when I have trucks go by, I have a fence. And they come in waves. I like waves. The cars past her place were CONSTANT and it was sorta unbelievable that anything could grow in that spot, its certain to be covered in car crud. I AM SO LUCKY to have this little piece of paradise. I dropped in to Bunnings cos I finally had enough coin collected for a soil testing kit (As @Ethan Reigns recommended like 8 months ago haha) and I am super excited to test the soil tomorrow. There are 2 beds that will be of great interest to me as I have been attempting to improve ultra acidic soil without replacing it. I brought some more green manure and carrot seeds too. Bunnies like carrot tops.
My last stop was coles where I watched hundreds of plastic bags leave the place. Got some half price potted herbs for the buns and some salmon for my brain. I attempted again to buy lunch at the semi local bakery, but they were out of rolls, so home I am with TATOS in the oven and kiev planned for later. Trying not to fall asleep between now and then. My migraine resolved with the new moon and I am hungry and tired with barely any memory of the last few weeks. YAY for friday.
I wanted to get subway for lunch, but navigating the carpark was a nuisance. Went into f-it mode trying to avoid the obscene amount of 4 wheel drives and just got out of there as quick as possible, ending up on back roads and hideously happy that I live where I do. I saw a mother in her front yard trying to dig and keep an eye on a toddler. Her garden was less than a metre from the road, and the road was very, very busy. Now I am MUCH more grateful for my garden, cos even when I have trucks go by, I have a fence. And they come in waves. I like waves. The cars past her place were CONSTANT and it was sorta unbelievable that anything could grow in that spot, its certain to be covered in car crud. I AM SO LUCKY to have this little piece of paradise. I dropped in to Bunnings cos I finally had enough coin collected for a soil testing kit (As @Ethan Reigns recommended like 8 months ago haha) and I am super excited to test the soil tomorrow. There are 2 beds that will be of great interest to me as I have been attempting to improve ultra acidic soil without replacing it. I brought some more green manure and carrot seeds too. Bunnies like carrot tops.
My last stop was coles where I watched hundreds of plastic bags leave the place. Got some half price potted herbs for the buns and some salmon for my brain. I attempted again to buy lunch at the semi local bakery, but they were out of rolls, so home I am with TATOS in the oven and kiev planned for later. Trying not to fall asleep between now and then. My migraine resolved with the new moon and I am hungry and tired with barely any memory of the last few weeks. YAY for friday.
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