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My friend got me an advent calendar for this past christmas and instead of chocolates it had tea bags. It was actually so much fun and quenched my desire to try new teas! What do you think about blueberry (or pomegranate) tea? Ooh, what about bubble tea?
That advent calendar sounds amazing! Hmmmm I might have to draw the line at fruit tea... not sure if that's one step too far for me 🤣... Though one of my fav teas is orange and star anise (posh right!?)... Bubble tea is definitely a win! Love it...

I love coffee! Lately I’ve been adding a touch of chocolate to my latte (chocolate lover over here); it makes me feel fancy, even though I’ve yet to master any kind of latte art. 😂
With you on this too!!! Feel free to send a pic of your latte art when you feel it's up to scratch. Can guarantee it will be far better than mine 🤣

I think you’re probably right - that it is both common and potentially related to how much someone is working. It took me a long time to learn the importance of putting work down hours before I actually want to be asleep… that way I have time for myself to do just as you say - process, watch things, read, journal, or whatever else. Sounds like maybe you’ve had some experience with this, as well?
Sounds like you're getting on top of this though so 🙌 .. yes I do have experience...I work in a job which involves helping others so I have to put that emotional boundary down by really thinking through the degree tu which I should go tu help and also checking the clock before I open something up...ie if I don't have time for it to unfold that day - don't open it up. Something which has worked for as well (? if useful) is writing a list for the next day about all the things I didn't manage tu address that day so they don't circulate as much in my head over night... glad you like what you do.. that's awesome😊

Oh, that is so fair though! The original is just so good.
The netflix series was alright. Different enough from the original that I didn’t find myself comparing them all that often, but I think that probably varies from person to person. I watched it right in the middle of the pandemic after having just finished a long (and excellent) series; I was looking for something to help me let go of the show I had just finished and transition into something new. It was definitely good for that!
Actually sounds like an excellent pandemic series choice...

Work boundaries can be so hard, especially if you also sort of enjoy what you’re doing?
On that note, I am going to attempt to go to sleep as I have an early morning meeting that I might be trying to fool myself into thinking is later!

I am sending you all the positive vibes for less pain, more rest, and a sense of peace. With you. 💜
Have a good night sleep 😴. Thanks so much for sitting with me. Can't tell you how supportive that's been for me. Please don't feel the need to reply - you've taken so much time out already. Have a good day at work tomorrow and get a good tea or coffee for your meeting!
 
That advent calendar sounds amazing! Hmmmm I might have to draw the line at fruit tea... not sure if that's one step too far for me 🤣... Though one of my fav teas is orange and star anise (posh right!?)... Bubble tea is definitely a win! Love it...
Really!! Do you find that fruit teas just end up tasting like watery fruit? Bitter?
I don’t think I’ve ever had orange and star anise. I’ll have to keep an eye out for that. One of my favourites is a christmas tea - cinnamon, spearmint, orange, vanilla, and a hint of cloves. I‘ve honestly been surprised how many people do not like it. For whatever reasons I sort of thought it was going to be universally liked, but I guess not. It might be the cloves. I know it’s one of those flavours that people can have strong feelings about, along with fennel, licorice and I suppose also, star anise.

Do you have a go-to when it comes to bubble tea?
With you on this too!!! Feel free to send a pic of your latte art when you feel it's up to scratch. Can guarantee it will be far better than mine 🤣
Weeeeeellllllllll……. at the very least, you will have tons of practice time. Because at this rate, we will be waiting quite a while! 😂
Sounds like you're getting on top of this though so 🙌 .. yes I do have experience...I work in a job which involves helping others so I have to put that emotional boundary down by really thinking through the degree tu which I should go tu help and also checking the clock before I open something up...ie if I don't have time for it to unfold that day - don't open it up. Something which has worked for as well (? if useful) is writing a list for the next day about all the things I didn't manage tu address that day so they don't circulate as much in my head over night... glad you like what you do.. that's awesome😊
It has definitely improved! Apparently, progress isn’t linear. :)

I see - somehow it doesn’t surprise me that you work in a job that involves helping others.. I think you’ve mastered the mirroring and support and compassion!
I feel like emotional boundaries can sometimes be a bit of a dance to place and hold? Although it sounds like you’ve found some ways to help manage it for yourself and those you assist - no small feat! Do you enjoy what you do? (No need to answer this if you would prefer not to!)
Actually sounds like an excellent pandemic series choice...
One of my friends has come up with a term for when you just want to lay in bed in the dark under the covers: bed-hiding (edit - well, maybe someone else came up with it and I’ve just first heard it from her). I think it’s a good series for that, too. ☺️
Have a good night sleep 😴. Thanks so much for sitting with me. Can't tell you how supportive that's been for me. Please don't feel the need to reply - you've taken so much time out already. Have a good day at work tomorrow and get a good tea or coffee for your meeting!
Thank you. I hope you got some rest, as well. How is the pain doing, today/tonight?

And of course, anytime! It was my pleasure - brightened my mood as well. 💜
 
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I’m fairly certain my battery meter is taking the piss.

41%
6%
26%
30%
1%
44%

^^^^ Each of these is followed by my tablet crashing, and having to charge up from zero. And all within a 15 minute time span. Seriously, I think it just PICKS a number and throws it up there to lull me into complacency.

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Hello everyone! Not sure if anyone is following my Members Diary, if so, you'll know I got in some hot water where Winnie is concerned. While on the one hand I suspect what will soon confirm or deny by a DNA test, I suspect that this is going to possibly get ugly. Once I have results then the clock really ticks. Right now it's like I have set the heat and am waiting for the heating system to reach the set temprature. Whether a trip with WInnie is possible is not yet known. I really don't want to have to get rid of her, I cannot and won't give her back to the person I got her from since I don't want them facing trouble. Just wanted to check-in!
 
Hello everyone! Not sure if anyone is following my Members Diary, if so, you'll know I got in some hot water where Winnie is concerned. While on the one hand I suspect what will soon confirm or deny by a DNA test, I suspect that this is going to possibly get ugly. Once I have results then the clock really ticks. Right now it's like I have set the heat and am waiting for the heating system to reach the set temprature. Whether a trip with WInnie is possible is not yet known. I really don't want to have to get rid of her, I cannot and won't give her back to the person I got her from since I don't want them facing trouble. Just wanted to check-in!
Hello Everyone! The good news is I got Winnie's DNA results! a link to those are in my Diary. I am glad I have this resource available to me because I definitely need this as this week has been explosive (PTSD Cup Overflowing). In other news, I want to wish all Mothers a Happy Mother's day this weekend and hope everyone is doing well!
 
Flips! havaianas by preference (Brazil knoooooows its flip flops), Reef up next. For useful things like bottle openers in the sole, and better arch support than most running shoes. But havaianas are like being barefoot in the clouds. I walked over a thousand miles in nothing but a pair of have’s at one point. With zero strain or injury.

I love minimal shoes, I am going to try these!
 
hi is ok to join in here? Haven’t really joined in the social chat I never know what to say..I’m not very good at ‘small talk’
I don’t get much interaction these days I’m dependant on family to take me anywhere but I rarely see them so spend most of time just with my (real life) dog and my other alters coming out to do different things just to pass time. I have ME and arthritis so have to spend a lot of time resting and frequently exhausted and in pain.
 
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