2022 has sucked as much as 2021 *AB TRIGGERS*

[Paula]

I’ve closed my old thread as the title ‘2022 has to be better’ was taunting me lol.

However, the physio yesterday did raise a valid point about everything that’s happened recently with my health. My back issues started around the same time as my stomach bug last November… is stress the cause of my sciatica, or at least contributed?

[Suzi]

Stress always causes flares for me, so she could have something in that - also when you were ill it's quite possible you twisted or pulled something? I know I've done that in the past and it's changed things for me...

[Paula]

Very true

[Suzi]

No matter what the cause, the important thing is to find a way of dealing with it or living with it as best you can.

[Paula]

Yeah, I know

[Suzi]

I wish I could make it better for you...

[Paula]

I’ve finished my first MH First Aider assessment! And about 10 days early, too lol

[Suzi]

Well done love! Did you enjoy it?

[Paula]

Yeah I did :)

[Suzi]

I'm so glad!

[Paula]

It’s been an odd day. We saw Jurassic World - I loved it! Chris Pratt lassoing a dinosaur has to be hands down the sexiest thing I’ve seen on the big screen this year ;) I then finished my marathon binge watching of every Stranger Things episode to date, just in time for the next instalment on 1 July.

But all day I’ve also been dealing with fear for my aunt, as her asshole ex husband lost the plot, threatened her and the dog with a bow and arrow, barricaded himself in the house with armed police and a helicopter surrounding it, and then getting himself arrested for attempted murder after threatening police with said bow and arrow….

She’s safe, staying with a friend and the police are helping her find somewhere to go. But geez…..

[Suzi]

I can't image how you have been feeling all day with that going on. So glad she's safe and I hope he's kept away for a very, very long time.

I've heard such mixed things about Jurassic World! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Stella180]

Oh wow, that sounds like quite an ordeal for your aunt especially. Terrifying stuff. So glad she’s ok.

As was Jurassic World dominion I was actually quite disappointed. The idea of bringing the old and the new crews together was exciting for me but there wasn’t enough interaction between them all for my liking. It felt like it was a them vs us kinda situation, two movies thrown into one. I think they really missed a trick there. It was still an enjoyable movie but could’ve been so much better imo.

[Strugglingmum]

So glad your aunt is safe. I can't imagine what she must be going through. Xx

[Paula]

He’s in court this morning, but we don’t know what he’s been charged with

[Stella180]

Can I just say that I think you are being a bit harsh with the title of this thread. We’re only halfway through the year and although you have had a lot to deal with in the past 6 months there have been positives and you have loads to look forward to. Wimbledon, home improvements (yeah I know, tough while it’s happening but totally worth it when finished), your studies, and a new car coming soon. The back end of the year is looking better on a personal level.

Of course your uncle going loco and thinking he’s Robin Hood is a pretty major hit to have to take but everyone is safe and well thankfully and that is the important part.

[Paula]

He is not my uncle

[Stella180]

Sorry, your aunts ex.

[Suzi]

How are you doing love? How's your aunt?

[Paula]

I’m angry, furious. But also very grateful she’s safe. Apparently, my aunt is really calm and even went to work today - I’m not sure I would have been if I’d had a loaded crossbow aimed at me and the dog…..

[Suzi]

Sadly it depends the level of abuse she's been subjected to - or the level of shock she's dealing with.

[Paula]

A lot, on both counts

[Suzi]

Yup... Are you OK?

[Paula]

I’m angry, so (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)ing angry. As if he hadn’t hurt her enough, he’s now going to put her through god alone knows how much more pain

[Stella180]

Plea of not guilty?

[Paula]

Don’t know yet. I can’t understand how he could when the area was swarming with armed police and he pointed the loaded crossbow out through a window at them, but he’s always relied on his charm to get him out of everything …..

[Stella180]

Sorry I misunderstood. I really don’t know what to say or how to make things better.

[Suzi]

Hey lovely, how are you today? Any news?

[Paula]

Today is not going to plan. The worktop we ordered for the bathroom is out of stock. I found it on eBay and the order was accepted then cancelled. I can’t access my physio app to get my exercises and my physio was supposed to ring an hour ago but her headset is playing up. She sent through the login details again but it’s still not working.

I’m antsy

[Suzi]

Oh love, I'm not sure it's expected for you to not be antsy itms?

[Paula]

Weekly round up……

Pain. That’s it.

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Stella180]

I can’t believe this is still going on. That sucks.

[magie06]

(panda)

[Suzi]

Gentle hugs to you love. Resting and pacing and watching lots of Wimbledon I hope...

[Paula]

Lol, we’ll be watching it live on Monday !

[Stella180]

You lucky lucky lady. I hope you have an absolutely fabulous day at Wimbledon. Make sure you take loads of pics and enjoy the traditional strawberries and cream.

[Paula]

I’ll need to take out another mortgage to buy strawberries and cream lol

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) Get a bigger handbag and sneak some in! :)

[Stella180]

You can’t go to Wimbledon and not have strawberries and cream. That would be rude. It’s a tradition.

[Suzi]

How are you doing love?

[Paula]

I feel I’ve wronged Wimbledon. Prices for food are high but ‘as it’s such an integral part of the event’ strawberries and cream are only £2.50. I’ll let you know if we get more than a mouthful ;)

[Suzi]

The prices were much higher when I was living in Wimbledon! (rofl) (rofl)

[OldMike]

Grow your own strawberries I say and watch Wimbledon on TV you know it makes sense ;)

[Stella180]

Noooooo! A day out at Wimbledon to watch the tennis live with strawberries and cream is something I’d love to do. Get out there and make memories.

[Stella180]

I feel I’ve wronged Wimbledon. Prices for food are high but ‘as it’s such an integral part of the event’ strawberries and cream are only £2.50. I’ll let you know if we get more than a mouthful ;)

That’s the price per strawberry lol

[Suzi]

Hope your day has been brilliant and you have tomorrow as a recharge day!

[Paula]

Grow your own strawberries I say and watch Wimbledon on TV you know it makes sense ;)

No no no! Yesterday was one of the best days I’ve ever had! We had an amazing day! I’m probably broken but totally worth it :)

[Suzi]

I'm so glad you had such a good day!

[Strugglingmum]

Sounds like a real memory making day!!

[Jaquaia]

Sorry Paula, I must have missed it. Did you go somewhere special yesterday? (giggle)

[Paula]

Sorry Paula, I must have missed it. Did you go somewhere special yesterday? (giggle)

Oh, only the smallest thing happened yesterday. I only got to go to the biggest tennis competition in the world. Not much really ;)


Sounds like a real memory making day!!

It really was (happy)

[Jaquaia]

(rofl)

Really glad you had a great day!

[Suzi]

How's the resting and pacing day gone?

[Paula]

I rested, and rested a lot more - I tried to do some things but just couldn’t manage to focus. The only job I had to do was proof read the magazine, and I managed that so it’s a win

[Suzi]

Well done for doing that.

How are you today?

[Paula]

Tired. I managed to doze off with my coffee in my hands, and spilled iit in my lap lol (no harm done)

[Suzi]

Oh ouch! Hope it was cold at the time.

Resting today?

[Paula]

Warm…. I might try some study but will play it by ear

[Suzi]

Just be kind to you love.

[magie06]

Monday was exhausting for you, so it will take a while to recharge those batteries. Remember, if your phone completely runs down, it takes longer to recharge it. Basically, I'm saying that you are just a mobile phone, with sparkle issues! (rofl)

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

[Paula]

(rofl) well, this mobile battery is struggling. I’m trying to study but literally keep dozing off in front of the laptop. It may be time to admit defeat today….

[magie06]

Maybe it's time to pull out the take away menus and drop a huge hint!

[Suzi]

Totally agree with Magie! Seriously maybe time to give yourself a couple of days....

[Paula]

Maybe it's time to pull out the take away menus and drop a huge hint!

You make it sound like I do the cooking in this house (giggle)


Totally agree with Magie! Seriously maybe time to give yourself a couple of days....

I’ve got a busy couple of days ahead but I had a couple of hours Kip this afternoon and feel a bit brighter

[Suzi]

What'cha doing for the rest of the week? Can you rest and pace in the middle?

[magie06]

Me and you both Paula. I only have a kitchen here because it came with the house! (rofl)

[Jaquaia]

You make it sound like I do the cooking in this house (giggle)


Nah! We know you love Si and wouldn't inflict that on him (giggle)

[Paula]

Me and you both Paula. I only have a kitchen here because it came with the house! (rofl)

(rofl)


Nah! We know you love Si and wouldn't inflict that on him (giggle)

Wow! That stung ;)


Tomorrow, I’ve got a meeting in the morning and a friend over for coffee in the afternoon. Friday, I’ve got physio and a tel appointment with the dr following my bloods

[Jaquaia]

(Kiss)

Have you got resting time built in among all that?

[Paula]

I’ll do my best

[Suzi]

Make sure you do. Surely you need to keep up with the tennis whilst sitting and drinking pimms?

[Paula]

Of course. Do you think my friend would mind having it on in the background?

[Suzi]

rofl, I doubt she'd mind at all, espech if you got strawberries and pims involved..

How are you today?

[Paula]

Sore but less tired

[Suzi]

Good. How's your day going? Are you able to build in self care?

[Paula]

I’ve just spent an hour reading the Wimbledon programme :)

[magie06]

You are really going to miss the tennis when it's over.

[Suzi]

How big is the Wimbledon Programme?

[Paula]

Huge! It’s got articles on everything you could think of and bios on all the bigger names. It’s more of a book on this championships rather than a programme

[Suzi]

Wow! Glad you're enjoying it!

[Paula]

Just got back from physio. Because of some changes in my symptoms with the sciatica, they’ve decided to refer me for an urgent mri. I’m sure there’s nothing challenging, but actually I’m glad - if there is something underlying I want to know

[Suzi]

At least they are checking - it's always easier to deal with issues if you know what they are...

[Paula]

Exactly. But I’ve been discharged from physio for now…

[Suzi]

How are you feeling about being discharged for now?

[Paula]

I understand why. They don’t want to do anything to aggravate things if there’s an underlying cause. But I’ve been in a lot of pain today and I’m disappointed that they can’t do anything to help atm.

[Suzi]

I understand that so much. It's really hard. Are you talking to Si about it?

[Paula]

Yeah, he knows. I’ve had lots of hugs

[Suzi]

Good! That's important.

[Suzi]

Morning love, how are you today? Pain levels? Mood? Self care plan?

[Paula]

Pain levels, eurgh. Mood, so so, self care, men’s Wimbledon final ;)

[Suzi]

Sorry the pain is high... If it helps a little, both Hazel and I are struggling too...

How was the men's final?

[Paula]

Kyrgios put on a performance…… ;)

[Suzi]

So, what are you doing now that Wimbledon is all finished? How's your pain? Resting? Pacing?

[Paula]

I’ve finished the cross stitch for mum and dad’s golden wedding anniversary (September), so today I shall be studying :)

[Suzi]

Oh wow! Do we get a sneak peak of the cross stitch?

[Paula]

When I’m dripping less sweat……..

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) Obviously!

[Paula]

https://i.ibb.co/VwCQhYy/C312-C3-BE-BB42-4-A7-F-AF10-3-D5-F1-AC9-A075.jpg (https://ibb.co/y4kYMFT)

Colours are brighter than this - I’m rubbish at taking photos

It just needs framing now, not my favourite bit…..


Jess has Covid :(

[Suzi]

Oh wow! That's beautiful!

Oh no, not Jess. I assume you'll be having to test too love.... Hope she only has a really mild dose and no one else catches it...

[Jaquaia]

That's absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Hope you don't get it too. Are you eligible for the antivirals if you do?

[Paula]

Thankfully, as a volunteer with the hospital, I get free tests. She’s really feeling poorly including horrendous back pain. Poor baby.

I don’t know about the antivirals - I’m worried about the mri atm

[Suzi]

It's worth calling ahead and letting them know. If you are still testing negative on the day of the MRI you shouldn't have a problem...

How's today's pain levels? How's Jess?

[Paula]

Pain is there ;). Haven’t seen Jess this morning

[Suzi]

Bugger for pain. Hope it f*cks off asap....

I assume you're staying away from Jess?

[Paula]

Tbh, she doesn’t like affection so she’s always isolating lol

[Suzi]

Lol... How are things between you atm? How are you feeling?

[Paula]

Jess and I are good. We had a row last week but that’s the only one in a while…
Im ok, sore and tired but managing to get on with things

[Suzi]

So glad lovely.

[Paula]

I am officially old. Katie’s been called for her first smear test…….

[Suzi]

You aren't old, you are "experienced" :) (rofl) (rofl) as I was told the other day....

[Paula]

(giggle)

[magie06]

I think they are calling the girls younger and younger. Honestly, Paula, you don't look a day over 21. ;)

[Paula]

Why thank you (blush)

[Paula]

https://i.ibb.co/Nj01rRB/36545744-6669-44-CF-A58-D-FCF4-B53-F8530.jpg (https://ibb.co/MVz8fd0)

I was sent this from my daddy, who’s in Spain at the moment :)

[Suzi]

I love that! I love that he still does this for you!

[Paula]

So do I :) they’re in Spain atm

[magie06]

I'm sure that the weather is lovely over there. Just like here.

[Paula]

Ouch. We’ve got brand new, very sharp knives. I tried very hard to take the top of my finger off…… I’m not normally squeamish at all but I think it was just one pain too many - I made an emergency call to Si and called him home from sainsburys!

It’s fine, I’ll be fine, but today wasn’t the day to do that.

[Suzi]

OOOO ouch! WTF were you doing with sharp knives in the first place? Does it need to be glued/stitched back together? Are you OK?

[Paula]

They’re brand new and it sliced through the orange so quickly! I’m ok, I was a bit shaky - which has really annoyed me cos I do not go all unnecessary over a cut normally. Si’s put the dressing on tightly and it’s not bleeding through so I think it’s going to be ok without glueing

[Suzi]

See, you'd have been better off with chocolate... or cake....

[Paula]

(rofl)

[magie06]

Or ice cream. Ice cream wouldn't have done that to you! Healthy eating is dangerous!

[Paula]

I was completely pathetic earlier. I went to slice a tomato and got really panicky about it in case I repeated my actions ;)

[Suzi]

Definitely not something to think of as pathetic. We have a bread knife that I just have to look at and it cuts me. I now don't use it without wearing silicon oven gloves so it hurts that before me....

[Paula]

I had my MRI this afternoon. It wasn’t the most comfortable experience of my life, lying, with a bad back, on a plastic board :/. Anyway,, it’s done now and I’ve just got to wait for the results

[Strugglingmum]

At least it's done now. Xx

[Paula]

Today, I want to cry. I woke up in absolute agony and took ten minutes just to stand up straight. Even doing the slightest thing like running a cloth round the kitchen hurts. I never thought I’d say this, but my back is eclipsing my CRPS pain atm

[Suzi]

Oh love I'm so sorry!

Is there anything you can do to rest and pace today? Can you call and get your appointment bought forward at all?

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Suzi]

Just occurred to me - was it the MRI? I find they are so uncomfortable as you have to lie in positions that aren't natural (for me anyway) My back doesn't lie straight, or my shoulders, hips etc and I'm always in horrific pain after.... I hope it's easing even a little bit.

[Paula]

The MRI didn’t help but the Spanish Chuckle Brothers made a huge effort to make sure I was comfortable (the radiographers). But it’s been bad for a while.

I didn’t pace today, I went out for lunch with my best friend. I know I really should have cancelled but I really needed to see her itms. I haven’t got my appointment through yet. Tbh as the referral was done by the physio on behalf of the doctor, I don’t even know what doctor/department I’m supposed to be seeing…..

[Suzi]

Glad they tried to make you comfortable. (panda) (bear)

Sometimes seeing your friends are worth the pain, so I'm glad you did that, but can you rest and pace now? What about tomorrow?
Could you call them and ask?

[Paula]

Ive had a nap and am done for the day. Tomorrow, I’m seeing my curate, having my hair cut and finishing the assessment for the MH first aider course that has to be in Saturday. Does that count ;)

[Suzi]

Hmm..... Not sure it counts as pacing.... or resting...

[Paula]

No?? ;)

[Suzi]

Pfft, there had better be lots of self care too....

[Paula]

You asking me to practise what I preach? ;)

[Jaquaia]

How are you feeling today?

[Paula]

Sore, but I’ve managed to do a bit of yoga

[Jaquaia]

Resting when you can today?

[Suzi]

Has the yoga helped?

[Paula]

A little, it’s very gentle stretching really

Im sitting down watching Homes Under the Hammer now….

[Suzi]

Glad you're doing at least a little resting....

[magie06]

Did you get results from the MRI?

[Paula]

Not yet, physio rang me yesterday to say there’s been delays in getting the reports. So we wait

[Suzi]

Waiting is crap, but it will get you there love in the end.

[OldMike]

Arggghhh waiting can be so annoying hope you get the MRI results soon.

[Suzi]

Hey love, how are you doing?

[Paula]

Well, my cleaner is on holiday for a month so I had to clean the 3 bathrooms this morning. I can’t expect Si to do everything. I’m sore now but it’s done.

Katie and Dom are coming over f9r a bbq later :)

[magie06]

Are you resting before they arrive??

[Suzi]

Have a great time this evening, but definitely rest and pace this afternoon...

[Paula]

I am a happy bunny right now (inlove)

https://i.ibb.co/hLHqJfv/9-D32-B685-E58-B-40-A8-B140-CA90-E5400-EF8.jpg (https://ibb.co/Cmvr32F)
https://i.ibb.co/tPcPwYW/EBE0-B4-BB-ADA1-496-C-B9-C4-135-AA08-F197-A.jpg (https://ibb.co/NnpngWH)

[Jaquaia]

Gorgeous!

[Strugglingmum]

Beautiful

[magie06]

That's beautiful.

[Suzi]

It's beautiful! What stone is it in the middle? Platinum and diamond band I assume?

[Paula]

Yes, platinum and diamond. It’s a sapphire

[Paula]

I watched Tick tick boom on Netflix, so obviously then had to rewatch Rent. And now I’m in bits…..

[Suzi]

I love that you love both of them! My work here is done! :)

[Paula]

(giggle)

[Paula]

My 88 yo FIL has a twisted bowel and needs emergency surgery. It’s risky so he’ll be in intensive care…..

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Suzi]

Oh no love, thinking of you and hoping it all goes well...

[Paula]

FIL has had his surgery, he’s in the ICU but is doing well

In other news, it’s MX5 day today! (party)

[Suzi]

Glad he's doing well lovely.

Hooray for MX5 day!

[magie06]

I'm so glad he's doing okay. I included you both in my prayers last night.
Any results from the MRI?

[Paula]

I spoke to them yesterday and they’re going to chase up the MRI and get back to me

[Strugglingmum]

Glad fil is doing ok. (panda)

[Suzi]

How's the MX5?

[Paula]

Gorgeous. But apparently it’ll screw up my back even more so I’m not allowed in iit…..

[Suzi]

I was wondering how you'd get in (and out more importantly) as they're quite low... So you get to stand and go "ooh" and "ahh" and tell her how pretty she is then?

How are you doing love? Honestly? How's your back? Are you pacing?

[Paula]

That’s about it - it’s a bit gutting but the main thing is Si and Jess are happy. They’ve decided that they’re both insured on the MX and on Jess’s car and they’ll take it in turns to drive the MX.

Honestly? My back is still pretty awful, but I’m looking after it as best as I can and am doing yoga everyday

[Suzi]

I'm sorry you can't get in it...

Yes honestly. I'm glad you're doing what you can to help your back. Does that include pacing and resting?

[Paula]

Yes, I am

[Suzi]

Good! I'm glad you're resting and pacing.

Do you have a new cross stitch project?

[Paula]

I do, it’s a very simple one I can do with my eyes closed lol.

[Suzi]

Sounds intriguing!

[Paula]

So resting went out the window. Katie rang with half hours notice asking me to view a house with them. We’ve been trying t9 talk them out of moving so, after we saw the house, given all that’s happened today, they wanted to know what was the right thing to do. Katie’s bf is a unrealistic optimist so it became a little heated. Anyway, I’m sore, and tired and just want to crash

[Suzi]

I didn't realise they were thinking about moving already - seems so soon after they moved in!
Hope you've just rested since it all happened....

[Paula]

Had a letter. MRI Is ‘reassuringly normal’

[Suzi]

YAY! Normal is good...

[magie06]

That's great (?) news. Have you been resting today?

[Paula]

We’ve been binge watching The Sandman so def resting.

I know it’s good there’s nothing wrong but it doesn’t feel good - I was hoping there’d be something they could say ‘that’s the problem, this is the fix’ itms

[Suzi]

I totally understand that - I burst into tears when they told me that there was nothing "majorly" wrong with my neck... I just wanted something "fixable" rather than "fibro and live with it"
I wish that there was something as an easy and quick fix, and I'm sorry you are having to deal with all this. You don't deserve it at all. I hate that you're feeling so bad...

[Paula]

What I’m truly afraid of, though Si thinks I’m overreacting, is that it’s CRPS related…

[magie06]

I don't like the diagnosis that there is nothing wrong either. It pushes the suffering to one side.

[Suzi]

I can totally understand that fear Paula - I must say it's crossed my mind too. I'm hoping and praying it isn't....

[Paula]

Just had a discussion with Si…

Me - I hate Im never going to be able to get in the MX
Si - never say never
Me - oh come on, things aren’t getting better
Si - you’ve got a strong will, of course you’ll get better
Me - dumbstruck at how unrealistic he is about this

[Suzi]

I know, that's one of the reasons Marc and I have xtrails - because I can get in it without crippling myself...

I'm sorry love....

[Suzi]

Hey gorgeous, how are you doing?

[Paula]

I’m sore. I decided to go to aainsburys on my own this morning. The scooter I borrowed kept breaking down on me, and I got right to the end and my SmartShop basket crashed….. so much for independence

[Jaquaia]

You went on your own and only tech issues got in the way. Isn't managing to drive there on your own a measure of independence?

Try not to be too hard on yourself, easier said than done, I know. But if tech hadn't gone tits up you would have managed it on your own.

[magie06]

Jacq is right. The system let you down. It wasn't your fault. Praise yourself for attempting it. Well done.

[Suzi]

Jaq is right. I've had similar happen to me and it's really awful as you feel so helpless. It's not a "fail" it's a "try again"

You are a force of nature, this wasn't down to you.

Hope you've been resting.

I think you're amazing doing it when it's not that long ago you were really poorly and doing it battling CRPS too. You can do it, just need better tech to help.

[Paula]

Does cleaning two bathrooms count as rest?? Oh and I finished my final assessment for the MH first aider course too….

[Jaquaia]

Erm... No!!!!

Well done you! How long until you find out?

[Suzi]

Not the cleaning! Did you enjoy the course?

[Strugglingmum]

Blooming technology!!
Hope the feet were up for a while at least!!

[Paula]

Erm... No!!!!

Well done you! How long until you find out?

It wasn’t due in for a couple of weeks but it goes to my tutor first who’ll let me know whether she’s happy with it and she’s pretty quick at getting back to me. I don’t know how quickly I’ll get confirmation though


Not the cleaning! Did you enjoy the course?

Loved it!


Blooming technology!!
Hope the feet were up for a while at least!!

They are now, but the kitchen needs tidying up….

[magie06]

Quite late to be putting your feet up at 9.30, young lady.

[Paula]

(blush)

[Suzi]

Morning love, how are you?

[Paula]

I’ll live ;)

[Suzi]

Ahh, is that code for "actually I feel like rubbish and I hurt all over and everything's going round and round in my head?"

[Paula]

Might be…

[Suzi]

How has your day been?

[Paula]

Ok, I didn’t do much other than a tiny bit of hoovering, and just read my book in the garden y

[Jaquaia]

Good girl! *Pat's head*

*Please don't hit me* (giggle)

[Paula]

(rofl)

[Suzi]

What book?

[Paula]

Naomi Novik books. I finished one then started another. She writes stories based on Polish fairytales, the dark ones…

[Jaquaia]

Ooh! Have you read Spinning Silver? I loved that one!

[Paula]

That was the one I finished today, now reading Uprooted

[Suzi]

That sounds really cool, I will investigate when I've finished my current stack!

[magie06]

How are you today?

[Paula]

Sore. I’m seeing my curate today, which is always a joy. :)

[Suzi]

Resting? Pacing? Enjoy meeting with your curate!

[magie06]

Do you have tea and cakes when you meet your curate?

[Paula]

Coffee (decaf for both of us lol). She really is a wonderful person, and one of my role models in life

[magie06]

I bet you both get something from these meetings. I bet she thinks of you as a role model too.

[Suzi]

That's a lovely thing to say Magie - I know you're not wrong though!

Hope you've been resting love.

[Paula]

Yeah, it’s too hot to do anything else

[Suzi]

It really is....

[Paula]

I’ve got a day to myself, with nothing that desperately needs doing. I did plan on being productive today but I’m tired and it’s hot, so I might just do a bit of yoga and some cross stitch and chill (once I’ve got myself in the shower …..)

[Jaquaia]

Self care IS being productive!

[Paula]

Still haven’t managed the shower, spoke to mum instead ;)

[Jaquaia]

I can't imagine you being massively pongy so do it in your own time! Talking to your mum is self-care too

[Suzi]

I completely agree... Take your time and chill as doing it because it is hideously hot and sticky!

[magie06]

Sit by your fan and chill out. A bit of cross stitch and a good book. Nothing more strenuous, I hope.

[Strugglingmum]

I am putting my feet up for the afternoon.... hope yours are up too!!

[Suzi]

How's the resting and pacing going?

[Paula]

I’ve done very little today, even had an afternoon nap. I just can’t seem to get motivated in this heat

[magie06]

It's hot Paula. Even here, where we get the most rain in Europe, it's been hot.

[Suzi]

Far too hot to do anything...

[OldMike]

Same here Paula it's too hot for words.

[magie06]

I hope that you are in the coldest room in the house and you stay there for the day.

[Suzi]

How are you love?

[Paula]

I’m ok. Hot, asthma-y and sore but I’ve done some study and now reading my 4th book this week!

[Suzi]

You are a whirling book devourer this week!

[Paula]

Just did yoga. I was bored with Yoga for Sciatica so tried Yoga for lower back relief. How different can they be? Turns out, a lot. Ow

[Suzi]

Ouch! Are you generally enjoying the yoga?

[Paula]

Enjoying? No. Si asked if it’s helping. Again, no. But it’s not doing any harm and I need to strengthen my core to protect my back

[Suzi]

I can understand that... I'm proud of you for keeping up with it...

What plans do you have for today?

[Paula]

Possibly going to a local antiques/jewellers shop to get a necklace valued for Jess. It was a 21st birthday present from a great aunt. Edna’s husband was very wealthy and spent lots on her - the necklace looks to be 18ct gold and has got lots of emeralds and diamonds (we think) all over it. If it is what we think, it’ll be a good contribution to a deposit for a house when the time comes. And, of course, we’d need to get it insured

I’m not doing any yoga ;)

[Suzi]

That sounds fun!

No yoga today or for a while?

[Paula]

Just today

[Suzi]

Fair enough.
Hope you've had a lovely day..