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Knowle
30-12-20, 05:06 PM
I hope your studying continues to go well Paula.

Society has certainly come on since the 70s in helping left handed people.

Paula
30-12-20, 05:46 PM
Out of curiosity are there are things you do right handed? A friend of mine is a leftie but plays darts right handed and my ex could only play golf with right handed clubs.

There are things I do/have done right handed because I had no choice growing up and my brain can’t cope with the swap eg, I learnt to play guitar right handed, and using scissors, but I am naturally extremely left handed if left to my own devices. I can’t even file things right handed ;)

OldMike
31-12-20, 10:57 AM
I'm right-handed but eat and knit left-handed!

I'd never even thought about left-handed eating, you live and learn.

Paula
31-12-20, 11:03 AM
I can only pick up mugs and glasses with my left hand, too

Suzi
31-12-20, 11:07 AM
How are you today?

Paula
31-12-20, 11:07 AM
Ok, I was a little low last night but I’ll live

Suzi
31-12-20, 11:20 AM
Because it's Katie's birthday today?

Paula
31-12-20, 12:11 PM
Yeah, stupid I know and minor compared to what so many are going througn

Stella180
31-12-20, 12:45 PM
Hey she’s your baby girl and you wanna be with her for her birthday. That’s important to you. I totally get it.

Strugglingmum
31-12-20, 01:39 PM
Um I thought this was a place of no comparison. (panda)

Paula
31-12-20, 01:57 PM
Um I thought this was a place of no comparison. (panda)

Pfft..

Suzi
31-12-20, 05:05 PM
I'm in complete agreeance with the others. Stop comparing because what you are going through right now is horrific FOR YOU. You know that, stop trying to gloss over things. It's totally OK to not be OK about things as they are for you right now.

Paula
31-12-20, 06:35 PM
Erm, so I’ve ended the year on a high note...... Katie came over for a walk, so we could spend some time together(I think we both needed it). I had Jax. A mini schnauzer was off his lead and came running up to Jax and really shouting at him- and wouldn’t back off - and his owner couldn’t get control of him. Jax lost his cool (and he’s been so good recently with other dogs) and ended up pulling me over. I went straight down on my bad side, my hip is really sore and everything (knee, back, neck) on that side is now in spasm. The girls were great - Katie managed to get me off the ground, Jess came running from the house with the wheelchair and they got me home. Si was playing golf with Katie’s dad - so,when he didn’t answer his phone, Katie rang her dad and ordered him to put Si on the phone immediately (giggle)

Stella180
31-12-20, 06:55 PM
Your girls are awesome taking care of you.

Suzi
31-12-20, 07:00 PM
OMG are you OK? Oh crap! Do you need to see someone?

Knowle
31-12-20, 09:01 PM
Really sorry to hear that Paula - hope you are okay now.

Strugglingmum
31-12-20, 09:01 PM
Oh Paula. I'm glad your girls are so awesome but what a fright for you all. Much love sent your way.
Do you need checked out?

Strugglingmum
01-01-21, 10:16 AM
How are you this morning??

Paula
01-01-21, 10:25 AM
Thanks :). I’m ok, bruised, sore and a bit swollen but I’m standing on it so no harm done (thank god I didn’t chuck my crutches). Katie was furious with the dog’s owner - who was hovering for ages (‘can I help, what can I do, can I get you off the ground’ etc). All I could hear was Katie muttering was ‘should have kept your f*cking dog under control’! I also ended up with an audience of around 10 people. Although one man was sweet enough to offer to push me back home when he realised Jess was going to do it - bless her, she got all feminist though I’m sure the man just saw she’s the size of a 12 year old lol

Good news! Jess is going back to work part time from 18 Jan - she’ll be getting paid 100% on the days she works and 80% the others. I think she’s relieved, that she’s going to get out of the house and be with real people, and that she’s still got a job to get back to.

Jaquaia
01-01-21, 11:20 AM
Brilliant!

Strugglingmum
01-01-21, 11:37 AM
Glad you're ok and great news about Jess.
Love your girls protective attitude. Xx

Suzi
01-01-21, 12:08 PM
Well done Jess and Katie! They really are fabulous!
I'm so glad you're OK - well, as OK as you could be given the circumstances! Are you still being looked after and pampered?

Paula
01-01-21, 01:54 PM
They are fab :)

I’m being looked after (though Si’s making it very clear he’s cross I was walking Jax) and I’m resting

Suzi
01-01-21, 02:49 PM
I was wondering whether you were meant to be walking him, but thought you needed love and not questions...
Glad you're resting love.

Paula
01-01-21, 08:24 PM
Si will only let me walk Demi, but I didn’t want Katie walking Jax as she’s so tiny.... and I’ll admit there was a little bit of pride involved.

I’m in quite a bit of pain. I took paracetamol and pregabalin at 5.30 and it wore off about an hour ago

Suzi
01-01-21, 08:26 PM
Should you get checked out by a medical professional?

Paula
01-01-21, 08:27 PM
I’ve considered it but I can stand on it and I really don’t want to go to hospital atm

Suzi
01-01-21, 09:22 PM
I can understand that. But if it is still bad over the weekend will you at least call your GP?

Knowle
01-01-21, 09:25 PM
Paula is there a NHS walk in centre open over the weekend within striking distance that you could visit? That would likely be much safer than a hospital.

So sorry to hear that you are in pain - I hope things improve for you soon. Take care.

Paula
02-01-21, 09:51 AM
I can understand that. But if it is still bad over the weekend will you at least call your GP?

I’m ok this morning, in pain but not crying with it like I was last night. We agreed if I was struggling today I’d contact 111 so I’ll see how it goes

Flo
02-01-21, 10:38 AM
Pleased that the pain has lessened a bit love......it just drains your whole body doesn't it?(bear)

Paula
02-01-21, 10:50 AM
It does, I’ve just been doing some mindfulness to try and help - not succeeded but at least I’m a bit calmer lol

OldMike
02-01-21, 10:54 AM
What a to do falling due to another inconsiderate dog owner's dog, I'm glad the pain's subsided a bit though like what the others say shouldn't you be checked out.

Jess should be okay walking Jax she may be tiny (Jess that is) but she's a feisty little individual ;)

Suzi
02-01-21, 11:25 AM
Hunni if the pain is that bad that you've been crying maybe you should get checked over - make sure you're not putting the pain don to CRPS when you could have done damage?

Paula
02-01-21, 12:32 PM
I promise, it is easier than last night, and I really, really do not want to go hospital unnecessarily. Hampshire is currently the worst area for hospital acquired covid.....

Suzi
02-01-21, 02:54 PM
I totally understand that... Just don't want you to dismiss pain as CRPS rather than something wrong. But I trust Si to be keeping a close eye on you...

Paula
02-01-21, 09:21 PM
It is easing, so we’ll see. The bruise is huge, and very pretty colours ;)

Suzi
02-01-21, 09:27 PM
Awww, maybe you should add some sparkles?

Paula
02-01-21, 10:27 PM
(rofl)

Suzi
03-01-21, 11:03 AM
How are you today love?

Paula
03-01-21, 11:10 AM
A bit easier, ta

Suzi
03-01-21, 11:16 AM
So are you pacing and resting today?

Paula
03-01-21, 12:19 PM
Erm, does taking down the decs count?

Stella180
03-01-21, 01:05 PM
No! Not unless it involves you supervising and instructing Si to do it.

Suzi
03-01-21, 02:19 PM
Definitely not!

Paula
03-01-21, 03:13 PM
**Girlie moment, look away if you can’t cope** (rofl)

I threw away most of my heels when I hurt my leg but have been looking for these for the last year - I knew I couldn’t have thrown away my designer brand, first and only pair of shoes I’ve spent more than £100 on! After telling me multiple times they were not in the loft, Si just found them in the loft ...... ;)

They’re so pretty (inlove)


https://i.ibb.co/7pgmCSH/FC1-E593-A-0-B31-44-D6-9-C09-03-C4-E543333-D.jpg (https://ibb.co/ykhjPND)

Stella180
03-01-21, 03:36 PM
Size 4? Don’t they come in adult sizes? (rofl)

Strugglingmum
03-01-21, 05:07 PM
Gorgeous!!!

Jaquaia
03-01-21, 05:45 PM
Love those!

Paula
03-01-21, 05:47 PM
Size 4? Don’t they come in adult sizes? (rofl)

Cheek!

Suzi
03-01-21, 06:05 PM
Those are beautiful! Are you able to walk in them or are they sitting in shoes?

Stella180
03-01-21, 06:17 PM
Im not into shoes but to be fair they do look pretty cool.

Paula
03-01-21, 06:52 PM
Those are beautiful! Are you able to walk in them or are they sitting in shoes?

I can walk, but I won’t be doing a marathon ;)

Suzi
03-01-21, 08:50 PM
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) I'm impressed you can even stand in them!

Stella180
03-01-21, 09:04 PM
Yep, I’d break an ankle in those but then I am the kinda person that trips in flats.

Paula
04-01-21, 10:32 AM
Wow, I took a photo of my hip to see how badly bruised it is as I couldn’t see all of it. It’s massive! Still, at least I don’t feel such a wuss now for being in a state the other night

Knowle
04-01-21, 10:43 AM
How are you doing today Paula?

Paula
04-01-21, 10:43 AM
I’m good, thanks, if a little tired

Knowle
04-01-21, 11:41 AM
Glad to hear that you are good - I hope the hip is less painful.

Did you manage to get enough sleep last night?

Flo
04-01-21, 11:42 AM
Well you won't have to worry about me thieving them...I'm a size 7! I was a 6 until I got pregnant!! Who was the comedian years ago that used to dress up as a woman in stilettos and hit this guy with her handbag and say " Oh you ARE awful!...but I like you!" well I stagger around like that in heels! But I have loads of trainers of different calibre!! Does that count as chic??(rofl)

Paula
04-01-21, 11:44 AM
Well you won't have to worry about me thieving them...I'm a size 7! I was a 6 until I got pregnant!! Who was the comedian years ago that used to dress up as a woman in stilettos and hit this guy with her handbag and say " Oh you ARE awful!...but I like you!" well I stagger around like that in heels! But I have loads of trainers of different calibre!! Does that count as chic??(rofl)

Sneaker chic maybe?(rofl)


Glad to hear that you are good - I hope the hip is less painful.

Did you manage to get enough sleep last night?

I went to bed late for various reasons, but I’ll be fine

Suzi
04-01-21, 02:19 PM
What's on your agenda today?

Paula
04-01-21, 02:26 PM
Doing some study this afternoon :)

Suzi
04-01-21, 03:00 PM
How's the study going?

Paula
04-01-21, 03:29 PM
Not bad, on unit 8 of 10 on Doctrine, and 7 out of 10 on the Minor Prophets :)

Suzi
04-01-21, 06:07 PM
Well done! Are you enjoying it?

Paula
04-01-21, 06:13 PM
Loving it, it’s fascinating

Suzi
04-01-21, 06:23 PM
I love that you're loving it!

Mira
05-01-21, 04:00 PM
Just popped in here to say those shoes look fiiiinnnneeee!!!!!

They suit you so good.

Suzi
05-01-21, 06:52 PM
How are you doing love? How's the bruising?

Flo
05-01-21, 07:46 PM
Hope you're feeling a bit better love.xx

Paula
05-01-21, 07:52 PM
Hope you're feeling a bit better love.xx

I’m good, thanks hunni


How are you doing love? How's the bruising?

The bruising is massive - I’ve got a pic but I’m not sure you’re all ready to see my hip (rofl)

But I’m feeling lots better, in fact I spent most of the day painting a cupboard - when I started it was boring, dark brown,now it’s a lovely mid grey - just got to wax it to seal it and it’s done :)

Stella180
05-01-21, 08:45 PM
Should you be doing that at your age :P

I’m glad you’re keeping busy and enjoying the result of your hard work.

Suzi
05-01-21, 09:21 PM
OO is this the cupboard that Si hates?

Paula
05-01-21, 10:11 PM
It is, and he’s admitted it looks a lot better now ;)

Stella, any more comments about my age and it won’t be pretty (rofl)

Stella180
05-01-21, 10:19 PM
I’m 45. Just commenting on my age ;)

Mira
06-01-21, 04:18 AM
It gives a good feeling doing project like this. I hope you enjoyed it.

Flo
06-01-21, 06:20 AM
Wish you lived next door....got a couple of cupboards that could do with smartening up!

Suzi
06-01-21, 09:36 AM
Hope you're truly spoilt for your birthday today! :) Do we get to see pics of the cupboard?

Paula
06-01-21, 12:23 PM
Hope you're truly spoilt for your birthday today! :) Do we get to see pics of the cupboard?

Of course I am :). No pics until it’s finished, I missed the inside of the doors lol. But you can have pics of the Positive Thoughts diary, as promised to Magie

https://i.ibb.co/YRq8w97/6-C7-F10-E6-D0-D1-46-FA-A062-5-CEE1-A2988-B7.jpg (https://ibb.co/Ss90GTX)
https://i.ibb.co/tDLFGJk/01257-C1-A-683-C-4-E49-887-B-D264-F8-C74250.jpg (https://ibb.co/zZ6DM4j)
https://i.ibb.co/gDCHF8z/9219-EC46-55-A0-4190-A05-C-E132-AE5-ECDB0.jpg (https://ibb.co/TH5pqGm)
https://i.ibb.co/zZ8FVsh/A94-C8-AFB-5-A86-41-FB-B6-CB-B20-C04-D8-E3-EC.jpg (https://ibb.co/5LYkhTW)
https://i.ibb.co/sb1GkXK/41-E50465-AF2-B-4013-8-B58-14924-EC4-B9-F0.jpg (https://ibb.co/tQ2tk1q)
https://i.ibb.co/wwJLD1s/11-A8034-E-CC97-4-F6-F-9932-83-EDA031-AF06.jpg (https://ibb.co/rcbtnJs)

Jaquaia
06-01-21, 01:07 PM
That's beautiful!

Mira
06-01-21, 01:40 PM
Thanks for sharing those. That looks so good.

Paula
06-01-21, 02:04 PM
It really is beautiful, it doesn’t feel like a chore to do it daily itms

Suzi
06-01-21, 02:43 PM
That really is stunning! What a thoughtful gift!

Strugglingmum
06-01-21, 02:51 PM
That is really beautiful.

Paula
09-01-21, 11:29 PM
I’m going square eyed, 8 episodes of A Discovery of Witches down this evening. But I’ll have to leave the last 2, I need my bed.....

Stella180
09-01-21, 11:54 PM
Not just me who loves that show then.

Suzi
10-01-21, 10:34 AM
Hazel started watching that, but as she doesn't like things with 8 legs she was a bit freaked out by ep1. I haven't seen it yet...

Paula
10-01-21, 11:37 AM
I’ve read the books and loved them, so it’s always a relief when the screen version lives up to the novels

Suzi
10-01-21, 02:21 PM
How are you today love?

Paula
10-01-21, 06:24 PM
Well, I’ve got a blood test tomorrow and I’ve just told Si I’m terrified of leaving the house. He asked if that was why I was refusing to go out with the dogs, so he’s now on the warpath with that (I’ve told him I’m not doing that at least until my bruise goes - he thinks that’s an excuse....)

Mira
10-01-21, 06:53 PM
I have a blood test tomorrow as well. So I will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Can I ask why you are terrified to leave the house?

Paula
10-01-21, 08:05 PM
Because I’m clinically extremely vulnerable and need to shield. But that is developing into anxiety about leaving the house for any reason (tho exercise and health appts are allowed)

Suzi
10-01-21, 08:39 PM
Have you actually stepped outside your front door since you fell?

Paula
10-01-21, 09:04 PM
No...

Mira
10-01-21, 09:13 PM
(panda) I know you are very vulnerable. And its ok to be scared (panda)(panda) We can get through it together tommorow.

Knowle
10-01-21, 09:17 PM
So sorry to hear that Paula - I hope tomorrow goes okay for you.

Suzi
10-01-21, 10:33 PM
What time's your appointment tomorrow? Is Si taking you?

Stella180
10-01-21, 10:36 PM
The Paula I know doesn’t give in to fear. My Paula gets up when you falls and she comes back stronger. You know you can do this mate, I know you can do this, and when it’s over your gonna give yourself a pat on the back and a reward for your bravery.

Paula
10-01-21, 10:39 PM
What time's your appointment tomorrow? Is Si taking you?

11am and yes he is. Which is another thing he’s worried about. I haven’t driven since my sight settled, and don’t plan to

Suzi
10-01-21, 10:43 PM
OK that's OK... You know he's your knight in shining armour and adores you completely. Allow yourself to trust and be guided by him. Then after your blood test, we can work on getting you out of the house and on driving again. One step at a time, with our positive spirit and Si right next to you! You've got this.

Mira
11-01-21, 07:09 AM
I am on my way now. I will be done with work when you are going so I will have you in my thoughts. As Suzi said you got this (panda)

Suzi
11-01-21, 09:10 AM
Thinking of you love. I know you can do this.

Stella180
11-01-21, 10:11 AM
You’ve got this! Deep breath’s.

Mira
11-01-21, 11:08 AM
I am thinking of you.

Paula
11-01-21, 12:11 PM
Got through it, thankfully it was the nurse who is really good at coaxing my veins to behave so I was in and out quickly. Glad to be home, extremely tired. Mind you, I picked up my study books to read this ‘ Metanoeō and pisteuein can be alongside of each other; not so epistrephō and pisteuein”. Think I might need to engage my brain today

Stella180
11-01-21, 12:32 PM
Ermmm, the what and what now? Glad the test went smoothly.

Flo
11-01-21, 12:40 PM
You PISTeuein again?? glad all went well with the other stuff.

Suzi
11-01-21, 12:54 PM
Well done love.. Sounds like some fun reading there!

Strugglingmum
11-01-21, 01:09 PM
Glad it's done. ....... and super glad you obviously understand what you just said and dont need me to understand it as well(giggle)

Paula
11-01-21, 01:14 PM
Lol, they’re various Greek words for our word ‘repentance’

Stella180
11-01-21, 01:57 PM
Yeah I knew that really. (think)

Suzi
11-01-21, 02:08 PM
How are you love? Any brighter?

Suzi
12-01-21, 11:37 AM
Hey love, how are you?

Paula
12-01-21, 11:41 AM
Better, though I’m still not dressed (slept in til 9.30). I was so exhausted last night. Today is going to be a quiet one.

In other news, I had a speeding notification through today - as I haven’t driven for months, it’s obviously Si that’s the culprit. Which means I ‘could’ use it to get something I want today *cackles*

Suzi
12-01-21, 12:08 PM
(rofl) So what are you going to have? (rofl)
Well done for sleeping in, you obviously needed the rest...

Strugglingmum
12-01-21, 12:22 PM
Glad you had a good sleep. Xx

Paula
12-01-21, 03:59 PM
Dammit, he’s decided to spend the day redecorating, which cancels out the speed ticket :(

Suzi
12-01-21, 04:11 PM
B*gger!

Jaquaia
13-01-21, 11:26 AM
Ah but it's your speeding ticket which means paying out or taking a speed awareness course or dropping him in it... I think it's worth a bit more than a day redecorating ;)

Stella180
13-01-21, 11:44 AM
My thoughts exactly lol

Paula
13-01-21, 01:06 PM
Oh I definitely dropped him in it - and made him go for a walk to the postbox to post it ;)

Suzi
13-01-21, 01:46 PM
Good for you!

How are you today? Have you got outside at all?

Paula
13-01-21, 02:12 PM
I’ve had a work zoom meeting for over an hour, FaceTimed mum, had lunch and surfed t’internet a bit (may have accidentally bought a Lladro figure of Girl with Fan). Trying to get up rather motivation to study. No, not been out...

Suzi
13-01-21, 04:10 PM
So you've been busy.... Are you making excuses for not going out?

Paula
13-01-21, 06:50 PM
No, honestly, not today anyway.

But, crap, having spent all afternoon studying, I’ve just sat down and worked out how much I’ve got to do before I have to complete the exams on 28 February. If I study 3 days every week, and allow myself a week to revise 2 topics, I’ve only just got enough time left to do it. I’m going to be exhausted for the next 6 weeks......

Suzi
13-01-21, 08:35 PM
Oh love, can you spread it out a little more? Could you get an extension on the exam date?

Paula
13-01-21, 09:31 PM
Not really and no. That’s 6 mo the from when I received the units.....

I’ve just admitted to Si that I’m struggling

Jaquaia
13-01-21, 09:43 PM
Well done for telling Si (panda)

Suzi
14-01-21, 08:56 AM
I'm glad you've told him. Were you totally honest? What did he say? Do you need to see your mental health team and get a review?

Paula
14-01-21, 10:25 AM
I was totally honest. He went into fix it mode and suggested we try to get me out for 10 minutes today. No, I don’t need a review - things aren’t that bad

Suzi
14-01-21, 10:41 AM
Si's awesome. Will you think about a review if things don't improve? Have you been out into your garden at all? Could that be the first step as such?

Strugglingmum
14-01-21, 10:46 AM
Glad you're talking to Si. X

Paula
14-01-21, 11:46 AM
Lol my garden is a mud bath from the dogs atm, not conducive to wanting to get me out there ;)

Suzi
14-01-21, 12:26 PM
(rofl) ours is similar...

OldMike
17-01-21, 10:52 AM
My garden's the same muddy and smothered in leaves, I do wander down the garden path, make a mental note of what needs doing then scurry back inside in to the warm ;)

Suzi
17-01-21, 11:06 AM
How are you today Sparkles?

Paula
17-01-21, 12:28 PM
I’m ok. I’ve got my (new cos my old ones were too big) exercise clothes on with the aim of using my chair gym for the first time later. What’s a chair gym, you say? It’s a chair, with various bits attached to, with the aid of a dvd, allow you to do resistance and core training while sitting safely. Does away with my tendency to fall over lol. My boss (who also has crps in a lower leg) highly recommended it

Suzi
17-01-21, 12:54 PM
OO that sounds so cool! Go you! Let me know how it goes?

Paula
17-01-21, 01:52 PM
Of course

Suzi
17-01-21, 04:45 PM
How did it go?

Paula
17-01-21, 04:58 PM
I’m out of shape ..... I’m going to hurt tomorrow lol. But it’s good - works all the places I need to work on and it’s easy to store out of the way behind the sofa. It’s £130 but considering I was spending £20 pw on yoga before lockdown 1, for me it’s worth it

Suzi
17-01-21, 05:09 PM
I had a look at pictures, it looks good. Being someone who can't stand and do exercise it looks like something I might look into...

Paula
17-01-21, 05:12 PM
That was the point I made to Si when I wanted to buy it - it’s a safe way to do what are the most beneficial style of exercises for me

Suzi
17-01-21, 06:03 PM
It does look interesting... Definitely something to look into I think... Thank you!

Knowle
17-01-21, 07:46 PM
Good for you Paula in doing exercise - it is the best way to boost your mood too.

Paula
17-01-21, 10:06 PM
I went out with Si for a dog walk this evening, too. I really ache.....

Jaquaia
17-01-21, 10:28 PM
Well done for getting out! That's huge at the moment! (panda)

Stella180
17-01-21, 10:53 PM
Woohoo! The chair gym sounds cool and it’s great that you got out to walk the dogs. This time last week you were it a completely different position. Go you!

Paula
18-01-21, 07:48 AM
To be fair, I refused to go at first but he looked at me with so much disappointment - he knows exactly what buttons to push (giggle)

Jaquaia
18-01-21, 09:03 AM
Ah!! J is good at that too! "If you loved me, you'd rest", "If you loved me you'd drink more"

Stella180
18-01-21, 09:06 AM
To be fair, I refused to go at first but he looked at me with so much disappointment - he knows exactly what buttons to push (giggle)

Good on him. I’m glad you got out of the house. How are you feeling today? Aching muscles?

Suzi
18-01-21, 09:55 AM
I am so proud of you for going out last night too! Well done love!

How are you today?

Paula
18-01-21, 10:02 AM
Aching, but it’s study today :)

Suzi
18-01-21, 11:33 AM
Don't overdo the study love...

Paula
18-01-21, 02:30 PM
Lol, don’t have a lot of choice if I want to sit the exams in time. But I’m enjoying it anyway so it’s all good :)

Stella180
18-01-21, 04:13 PM
How are you getting on?

Suzi
18-01-21, 05:09 PM
Glad you're enjoying it!

Paula
18-01-21, 05:29 PM
Done for the day. Slightly weary.....

Jaquaia
18-01-21, 06:01 PM
Rest this evening?

Suzi
18-01-21, 07:57 PM
Well done love. Definitely rest tonight!

Paula
19-01-21, 01:26 PM
So I was wide awake at 5.50am, got up, had breakfast, started to read my Barack Obama autobiography - woke up at 10.40am when mum FaceTimed me...... (giggle)

Suzi
19-01-21, 03:05 PM
So it's good and a riveting read then? (rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

Stella180
19-01-21, 03:38 PM
Reading makes me doze off too no matter how interesting the book may be.

Paula
19-01-21, 06:19 PM
It’s fascinating (though I prefer Michelle’s style of writing) but it’s giving me a crash course in how US politics works.....

Suzi
19-01-21, 07:50 PM
Confusing as hell is my understanding...

Paula
19-01-21, 08:17 PM
Pretty much...

Suzi
19-01-21, 08:27 PM
Lol... Resting tonight and then pacing tomorrow?

Paula
19-01-21, 09:55 PM
Resting tonight. Study tomorrow

Suzi
20-01-21, 08:59 AM
Hope study goes well today. What are you studying today?

Paula
20-01-21, 09:02 AM
Doctrine today, not sure of the topic yet as it’s a new unit

Suzi
20-01-21, 09:07 AM
Sounds interesting!

Paula
21-01-21, 05:02 PM
I’m so tired..... yesterday I had a work zoom meeting, then hours and hours of study, then a house group zoom meeting which finished at 9.45. Way too many hours looking at the laptop. Today has been slightly easier - hospital video appointment with the Respiratory Nurse then zoom meeting with my curate (where I cried). And it’s not going to get much easier up to my exams

Suzi
21-01-21, 05:33 PM
Why did you cry? Wanna talk about it?

Paula
21-01-21, 05:37 PM
No, it was to do with topics I’d asked to talk about. This one was just a tough one

Suzi
21-01-21, 06:49 PM
(bear) (bear) Massive hugs lovely lady x

Mira
21-01-21, 10:52 PM
Sounds like a rough day indeed. I hope you are having the best of dreams tonight and that the next few days can be kinder for you (panda)

Flo
22-01-21, 05:52 AM
(bear)(bear)

Suzi
22-01-21, 08:45 AM
Morning Princess Sparkles, how are you?

Paula
22-01-21, 08:55 AM
I’m ok. Lots to do today so I need to get moving. Motivation is slightly lacking tho

Suzi
22-01-21, 10:41 AM
What things are you up to today?

Strugglingmum
22-01-21, 11:25 AM
When you find where the motivation is hiding can you send me some? (bear)

Paula
22-01-21, 01:35 PM
What things are you up to today?

Studying and preparing for the family quiz night tomorrow :)

Stella180
22-01-21, 01:52 PM
If it goes well with the family maybe do it with a few forum members too?

Suzi
22-01-21, 03:21 PM
How's it going?

Paula
22-01-21, 07:00 PM
If it goes well with the family maybe do it with a few forum members too?

Nope. It’s way to much work when I’ve got enough on atm. I’m only doing it to make sure I get them all together. Also, I feel vulnerable doing something like that, I do not like doing anything like that.

Suzi, I’m tired and my brain is frazzled, but I’m coping

Suzi
22-01-21, 07:44 PM
I'm glad you're coping, but maybe you need to pace and be kind to you too???

Strugglingmum
22-01-21, 08:30 PM
Are you taking the weekend off from studying??

Paula
22-01-21, 10:17 PM
I’m taking tomorrow off and I’ve nearly finished the quiz, so I might just read tomorrow :) Sunday? Not sure yet

Strugglingmum
22-01-21, 10:20 PM
Sounds like a lovely day fof tomorrow. X

Suzi
23-01-21, 10:22 AM
Woohoo! Hope you have a chilled out day today love.

Allalone
23-01-21, 10:23 AM
Feet up and reading sounds like a good plan.

Paula
23-01-21, 12:57 PM
So, after my appointment with the respiratory nurse, I picked up a different mask for my CPAP . Last night was the best nights sleep I’ve had since I picked up the machine on 15 December. Bliss, total bliss

Allalone
23-01-21, 01:05 PM
Yeah!(party)

Strugglingmum
23-01-21, 02:02 PM
That's great news

Stella180
23-01-21, 02:28 PM
So, after my appointment with the respiratory nurse, I picked up a different mask for my CPAP . Last night was the best nights sleep I’ve had since I picked up the machine on 15 December. Bliss, total bliss

What type of mask have you got now?

Suzi
23-01-21, 03:46 PM
So glad you slept well lovely.

Paula
23-01-21, 03:55 PM
F20 full face mask

Stella180
23-01-21, 04:10 PM
That’s the one I’ve got. Much better fit.

Paula
23-01-21, 09:45 PM
So, family quiz over. I’d forgotten how competitive we are as a clan! I had to threaten to take points away for arguing with the quiz master (rofl). It’s a bit like herding cats with my lot but it was fun. I’m absolutely exhausted now, though......

Jaquaia
23-01-21, 09:58 PM
Restful day tomorrow then?

Paula
23-01-21, 10:00 PM
Yeah, I think so

Suzi
24-01-21, 11:13 AM
So glad you had fun! Glad you're resting today though...

Stella180
24-01-21, 12:02 PM
Who won the quiz?

Paula
24-01-21, 01:19 PM
Si and Jess

So, I may have been in need of sleep. Other than an hour or so for breakfast, I seem to have spent almost 12 hours sparko!

Stella180
24-01-21, 01:27 PM
You clearly needed it. Do you feel better for it?

Paula
24-01-21, 01:39 PM
Lots..

Suzi
24-01-21, 04:52 PM
So glad you've properly rested love.

OldMike
24-01-21, 05:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed your family quiz :)

Paula
28-01-21, 07:25 PM
I am so tired, and so very, very stressed. I had a complete meltdown yesterday and haven’t been a whole much nicer to be around today.

Strugglingmum
28-01-21, 07:57 PM
(panda)
Do you know what is causing your stress or is it a culmination of different things??
Is there anything that youcan do or let go of that would help ease the stress?

Mira
28-01-21, 07:57 PM
We all know how that can be. I am having a rough time too. But you are around people that love you. And that is just as strong no matter how you feel. (panda)(panda)

Suzi
28-01-21, 08:26 PM
Could this partly be due to lockdown/shielding/ your exams coming up? Are you pushing yourself too hard?

Paula
28-01-21, 08:27 PM
Could this partly be due to lockdown/shielding/ your exams coming up? Are you pushing yourself too hard?

All of the above, I think

Suzi
28-01-21, 08:39 PM
So... What things can you put in place to be kind to you whilst you're finding things hard? Have you told Si what's going on? Do you need to take a break from here?

Paula
28-01-21, 10:19 PM
Erm, nothing, I’ve got too much work to do. Yeah, Si knows. Don’t know....

Strugglingmum
28-01-21, 11:59 PM
Hun I'm so sorry you are so stressed.
Is the amount of work you have to do feasible or are you putting yourself under terrible stress for an impossible situation?
Only you can decide that because only you know but might be worth thinking about.

Stella180
29-01-21, 12:04 AM
Hey there. Just wanted to say that I think you are freakin’ awesome and remind you just how much I appreciate you as a friend.

Paula
29-01-21, 07:46 AM
Hun I'm so sorry you are so stressed.
Is the amount of work you have to do feasible or are you putting yourself under terrible stress for an impossible situation?
Only you can decide that because only you know but might be worth thinking about.

It’s definitely doable, just means I’ve got a few more weeks of hard work in front of me. But I do also know that, as far as exams go, I have always been a classic overachiever....


Hey there. Just wanted to say that I think you are freakin’ awesome and remind you just how much I appreciate you as a friend.

Thank you, hunni

Suzi
29-01-21, 09:55 AM
OK, then take a break from any admin stuff from here, and the FB page too if you want or need, I'll cover. Work on study and getting to bed earlier and practise some SELF CARE! You're not alone and you don't have to do everything....
You'll do brilliantly in the exams, but only if you don't burn out in the process - is it worth making yourself really ill over?

Jaquaia
29-01-21, 10:14 AM
She's right you know!

Paula
29-01-21, 10:16 AM
Oh, but that’s what I do.... and is the reason I didn’t go to university or looked at OU courses

Thank you xx

Suzi
29-01-21, 11:39 AM
Bugger off and do something pacing wise..... Be kind to you. That's an order! Put YOU first for once.

Mira
29-01-21, 12:08 PM
(panda)(panda) sounds like a good thing to do! We all care about you. And self care sounds wonderful atm.

OldMike
29-01-21, 11:13 PM
Bugger off and do something pacing wise..... Be kind to you. That's an order! Put YOU first for once.

Suzi were you a sergeant major in a previous life (rofl)

Suzi
30-01-21, 11:11 AM
(rofl) No love, just a teacher, a stage manager and a bartender - not all at once ;)

Paula
30-01-21, 05:45 PM
Hey, well that’s one exam down. No idea when I’ll get the results.. I’m having tomorrow off, then it’s back to the grindstone ;). Oh, and it’s chip shop chips and a gin tonight :)

And I’m just chilling tonight....

Stella180
30-01-21, 05:55 PM
That sounds like a cracking night in. Anything good on the tele?

Suzi
30-01-21, 08:08 PM
Well done lovely!
Enjoy the chips and gin! You deserve it!

Strugglingmum
30-01-21, 08:32 PM
Well done on getting the exam done. Enjoy chilling.

Flo
31-01-21, 06:17 AM
Great stuff...hope you had a lovely evening.

Paula
31-01-21, 06:58 AM
That sounds like a cracking night in. Anything good on the tele?

We’re re watching Fringe. I’d forgotten how good it is!

Stella180
31-01-21, 09:45 AM
So you had a good evening?

Suzi
31-01-21, 10:46 AM
Not seen it!

How are you today?

Paula
31-01-21, 10:47 AM
Yeah, it was a chilled evening

Suzi - you must! It’s brilliant! All episodes are on Scyfy atm

I’m ok, very tired so I’m going with it today....

Suzi
31-01-21, 10:49 AM
So day of rest?

Will get Marc to download it for me ;)

Paula
31-01-21, 10:50 AM
Day of rest ;)

Suzi
31-01-21, 11:29 AM
Blimey! That's awesome!

Paula
31-01-21, 02:46 PM
No choice, I’ve literally got no energy. But, I have made Si sit down and make some decisions about doing up our living room:)

Suzi
31-01-21, 03:42 PM
Poor Si!

Paula
31-01-21, 04:41 PM
We’re planning on going navy blue!!!

Suzi
31-01-21, 04:43 PM
OOO that sounds classy - you redoing everything?

Paula
31-01-21, 04:50 PM
Yep, flooring, furniture except sofas, curtains etc, curtain poles. Even removing the (awful) fireplace I’ve had to put up with for 17 years! The feature wall will be navy, the others very pale grey, and I’ve got to decide on an accent colour for cushions. The one thing we can’t agree on yet is the furniture. We’ve always had hand me downs and all is dark wood, we want solid oak but don’t know whether to go for painted furniture or just oak.

Suzi
31-01-21, 07:04 PM
It sounds really exciting!

Paula
31-01-21, 07:06 PM
You’re all not going to believe this. I’ve fallen over. Again. It was gett8ngdsrk and I tripped on the dogs bowls, which were not where they normally are, and fell straight down. I’ve got a huge bruise on my shin, and my bad knee is quite sore..... anyone got bubble wrap?

Stella180
31-01-21, 07:14 PM
What is it about forum members going arse over tit lately? Is it a new trend and I didn’t get the memo? What are you like?

Suzi
31-01-21, 07:17 PM
Oh no! Are you OK? Can you rest this evening?

Paula
31-01-21, 07:49 PM
I’m in the tv room cos it’s downstairs and I can’t even face walking to the stair lift yet. At some point I have to go to bed. Two floors up. I’m an idiot

Strugglingmum
31-01-21, 08:24 PM
Ooooo no!!

Stella180
31-01-21, 10:02 PM
Right, we need to sort this falling over epidemic. From now on members of the forum must only lay on the floor because there is no further for you to fall.