New Post: Re: A long rave

[Mazarita]

@CheerBear, thanks for your understanding. Yes, I'm wearing 'Fluffy'. Hope your fluffy day is comforting and warm. I may go to my friend's place today, if she'll have me, which she almost always does. It would be good to have somewhere to go, to get the blood moving, some walking and a much loved spirit at the other end. At home alone the bed calls me constantly at the moment. We'll see what happens as it happens, I think.

[CheerBear]

Yay for fluffy 😊

That sounds really good @Mazarita - loving company, walking, getting out and about. Thinking about it makes me think maybe some company, some gardening and some fresh air could be the right choice for me today also.

Hope whatever you decide to do it feels good for you ❤

[Mazarita]

Thanks again, lovely @CheerBear 

I might go now and see what happens in the way of motivation.

Enjoy whatever you decide to do today! 

[eth]

Hey @Mazarita and @CheerBear  Hoping the morning is unfolding gently for you both, with or without motivation.  And that you both get to hang out with your friends later.

I've probably missed you both here.  

I too need to hit the shower today!

[CheerBear]

May have missed you also now @eth. I've decided it's definitely not a day for putting on a happy face around a friend and instead I am about to try some more crochet (or maybe pull out some pencils) in front of the heater. I noticed you posted how your meeting this morning went and will have a proper read a bit later. I came home to another NDIA letter which has sent me further into feeling miserable. It's such a big mess 😔 I reeeeally have to try to let it go and to keep it in the hands of my MH worker and her team because every time I try to sort it out it leaves me feeling so much worse. I am thinking you might understand that one pretty well.

Hope your afternoon is going along well for you.

[Mazarita]

Hi @eth, @CheerBear,

Well, I went back to bed again after trying unsuccessfully to find some motivation earlier. Woke about 12.15pm and straight away started sorting out the washing that needs doing (many loads). Undeterred, I've got the whites into the washer for the first load and it is going as I speak. I've changed into 'wash day clothes' too (stuff I almost never wear), which means I have clean clothes on for the first time in days as well. I've been sleeping in the same leggings and singlet for all that time and not changing on waking, just chucking 'Fluffy' over the top to keep me warm. All a major step forward from where I've been. 

@eth, glad you are now on the MyGov site and that your meeting went okay. That person better find you some more support workers! As you said, that is what they are being paid for! I like @CheerBear's idea of leaving stuff to the support people as much as possible, so it's not so stressful for you.

@CheerBear, I too have decided to stay home today, at least as long as it takes me to get through some washing. Then I'll try for a shower. Then, I might see if there's time to visit my friend. Even if I don't make it today, it's likely C and I could go over tonight for an after-dinner beverage and chat. That might keep me out of bed later anyway.

May have missed you both, but I know it's nice to exchange messages, even if not in real time. 

[CheerBear]

Still here @Mazarita, trying to push myself to get up out of the ball I am in under my fluffy with my tissues and hiding out on the back step (its a good look 😆). Great to hear that you've taken a step forward today! Love your options for today - you seem so gentle with yourself while still trying to puah through and I really admire that.

I should do some washing also if I'm not having company. Or I'll remember it'll still be there tomorrow (maybe I can drop the 'should' and try for gentle too 😉)

[Mazarita]

Ran out of pegs, @CheerBear. Off to my friends place in a moment. Will catch up again later. Washing is good.  

[CheerBear]

Oooh you know you've done some washing when you've run out of pegs 😁

Yay for your friend visit also. Sounds like a good day for you! Go you @Mazarita 😊

[PeppiPatty]

Hi All,

I'm sad but relieved but sad.

I'm pulling out of my University degree. 

My priority is Mr Buddha