Day 87: Happy Birthday, Cyclone.

 

Turning the 7

I hope you have an awesome party.

Day 86: Sleepover Day

Tonight, I have the three granddaughters sleeping over. Their mum wants to be able to make Cyclone's birthday cake and wrap the presents in peace.  So, it means I have to put up with them. Fighting over who gets to sleep in the bed and who has the blow-up mattress. I bet I end up on the couch again.

I'm really tired today... everything aches. I can't even tell you what hurts the most, because it all hurts... getting old sucks.

Today I'll be cleaning out under both the kitchen and bathroom sinks. As I want to find out what cleaning products I have, what is almost out, and needs restocking, or what I have in abundance.

I also have to vacuum the couch off, to get the cat hair off. Even though I have pets, I still like to make sure that they don't shed too much. It only takes a few moments of my time to get it done.

Today I will also clean the bathroom out... My house just seems to get really dusty. It's a never-ending chore to get on top of it. The wet weather isn't helping; it just makes everything feel damp and the dust sticks to it.

Also going to try and get some work done on Woden's Wolves 3: When Everything Shattered.

Day 85: Little Things

 

Today I have Monsoon come and stay with me while her mum is off at work (the teacher's aide one). So today she is going to help me do my chores.

We are going to be rearranging my kitchen drawers = put everything where they are meant to go. Nobody but me seems to put things back where they go.

Weare going to wash off the front verandah wall. it would seem my three granddaughters have spilt something all over it. So, it has to come off before the ants descend upon us.

We're going to restock the baskets under my TV it's where I keep all the wipes, spare notebooks, socks, grandkid's clothes, and spare bedding for my room.

We're going to tidy out the fridge and freezer. Again, people need to learn where everything goes. I might be a little OCD when it comes to those sorts of things. I swear to God people put them in the wrong place just to mess with me... or because my mum is 93 and just doesn't give a rats ar*e.

Day 84: Still Raining

 

This morning, I woke up to the sounds of thunder. It didn't last long, but the clouds did roll in; and it rained nearly all day. which only makes the whole place smell dank.

Today is grocery shopping day for the fortnight. I seem to get half the amount of stuff and pay twice as much as I used to. The shelves still aren't fully stocked. So, we might have to be creative in our cooking for a while. I'm also making meals where I can freeze the leftovers for another day.

I also have to pick Hurricane up after school, as Cyclone is going to dance, and Monsoon is at her bestie's (Anty Yace)... truth is I almost forgot. luckily her mum reminded me, and I got there in time. We came home and watch Captain Underpants. Apparently, I'm the only one who doesn't complain when she wants to watch it.

My feet and back are so sore today. It hurts so much to stand and walk. Not even helping if I rest them.

My big chore for today was to switch out all my mum's bedding. The cat, Robson decided it would be a good place to throw up. the little shi*head. Luckily, he did it in the day and not during the middle of the night... Yay, what fun...Not.

Day 83: Quick Update & Other Things

 

I'm tired today. I can't seem to get any decent sleep. no matter how I try it seem to elude me. I'm averaging about three hours a night. I'm sitting here watching my cats and feeling envious that they can just lay down and fall asleep anywhere.

I've watched two 8 episodes series on Netflix recently. The first was The Irregulars> which was series set back in early days of London, where 5 teenagers solve paranormal crimes. for Dr Watson (Sherlock Holmes) ... it was interesting. the second was a series called The Residence> about a murder at the white house during a state dinner... it was pretty funny.

It's been raining on and off all day long. I can tell you; I'm getting tired of it. It's not even smelling nice anymore. Now it just smells dank. I need it to dry out for a bit.

Today I've been working on Woden's Wolves MC 3: When Everything Shattered. It's the story that's speaking to at the moment. So, it's the story that I'm going to write. I'm afraid that's the way my brain is working at the moment. I decided instead of fighting it. I'll go with the flow and see where it takes me.

Day 82: Another one Done

 

I'll start off by saying that I managed to get the 5K added wordage into Cotter's Girls 1: TASH...  and I have decided to finish Crossroads 1: The Smile Made Me Do It. So, I'm happy that I'm mostly back on track with my writing schedule

We have another overcast and drizzly day. I might love the rain, but it's a pain in the ar*e because I can't get out and mow. Once again, my wash will have to be hung inside

My big chore for today is to get the spiderwebs down and mop my floors; even though I hate mopping when it's damp out because they take so long to dry.

Hurricane was so excited on Friday when she came home from swimming lessons, and she had been moved up a level. I had little Monsoon while the other two went swimming. So, she was on my old tablet and doing her work like Mar-Mar (me). She was so proud of herself.

Today I'm also cooking up pasta sauce so I can portion it out into meal sizes and freeze it for later use. It always tastes better when it's been cooked for a while... well, at least I think it does.

Day 81: Soundtrack Time (A little eclectic)

 

Day 80: I hate being sick

 

Today is snuggle up with a nit beverage and read kind of day. My damn cold is back. I think I must nearly be due for my flu shot, or something.

I'll take my time doing my chores today. I can't get out and mow because its overcast and drizzly. So, the grass is wet. Which is good because I don't have to go out and water the plants today. My chilli bush is thriving, and the new parsley plants are doing good.

Writing wise: Yesterday, I finished The Dark Frost 2: Running Home to You; and I started doing the 5K flesh out on Cotter's Girls 1: Tash. I'm hoping I actually finish it today. Next on my agenda will be finishing off one of the other books on my working on now list. Either Elsewhere Realms 2: Stepping Through Cracks... or Crossroads 1: The Smile Made Me Do It. I guess you'll know in the next couple of posts.

Day 79: Now & Next

 

Just another awesome picture to start off this post. I must admit I really love crows, ravens, and any other black birds.

Today I'm on the tail end of Dark Frost 2: Running home to you. I'm hoping to have it finished today. It turned out a little different than even I had anticipated.

Next, I'll definitely go back and do a slight rework of Cotter Girls 1: TASH and flesh it out some because being 5K short is annoying the hell out of me.

If it doesn't rain, I'm going out to mow a bit of my paddock, before the grass gets too long again. If I do a bit every day it should keep it down.

I'm also going to sweep and mop my floors. they really need it. mind you I usually sweep every day; just with all the wind it forever feels like the floors are covered in dust and considering I don't wear shoes in the house, I hate the feel of it.

Day 78: A little bit brisk

 

Even though we aren't yet in our cold months. We woke up to a real chilly morning, so it is long pants and a jumper kind of day. I might even have to put some socks on and my beanie.

I'm heading toward 40K on Dark Frost 2: Running Home to You. It's just taken on a twist that I wasn't expecting. and now I have to figure out how to get it back on track. 

I can't slack off again. I want to get the stories written this year that I had planned on getting finished. My goal is by the end of the year to have a few series nearly almost finished before I start subbing them out to different places.

My new neighbours moved in this week. I haven't met them as yet and considering we don't exactly live side by side. I probably won't. I can remember when I was a kid. we knew all of our neighbours. These days we rarely even speak to the people we live near. I kind of miss the old days.

I have to pick up Hurricane form school today, because she no longer attends dance, and has requested to stay at my house so we can watch movies together... Oh what fun.

Day 77: Back in the swing of things

 

This right here is what my life feels like today. I couldn't seem to concentrate on a damn thing. I had so much to do and probably only got half of it done.

As you know I finished Dark Frost 1: Accidentally Yours... and I'm back to working on #2: Running Home to You. which I'm hoping to have finished by this weekend at some stage. By the time #2 is finished that will be 3 books complete for this year.

I want to go back through Cotter Girls 1: TASH and add at least 5K to it. I think it may be lacking in some parts; where I believe it needs more clarification.

I'm tired today. there is a virus going around and I feel like I may be coming down with it. I hope not, but I feel run down. It didn't help its hot today.

Hurricane has really sore feet and legs after walking 4.2km with her mum while Cyclone had dancing yesterday. she has decided from now on she'll come and stay with me on those days.

Day 76: Happy Saint Patrick's Day

 

I hope today that everyone is dressed in green and enjoying the day as much as possible. May the luck of the Irish be with us all. If I wasn't feeling like crap. I would be enjoying a pint along with everyone else.

Today I've been working on The Dark Frost 1: Accidentally Yours. I have almost finished book one. I'm hoping to get all finalised so I can quickly jump back in and finish book 2: Running Home to You.

Good news: My daughter fixed her washing machine, so at least I don't have to wash anymore of her clothes. I have enough of my own. I did all the bedding yesterday (5 loads), and today I have just the normal household washing (4 loads). at least then I will be all caught up.

On that note today will have to be short and sweet because I want to get all my chores done. While I have been ill, some jobs have fallen by the wayside; and I'm determined to get caught up on them all today.

Day 75: Chores List

 

Today I have to wash. Probably about 6 loads. but at least everything will be nice and clean (and that's just all the bedding).

I also have to finish taking pictures of everything the storm damaged and send to the real estate. They will put it on their to be looked at list.

Today is also the day I tackle the dreaded things on the top of my gas stove (the grate thingies) they get all sticky, and I have yet to wind anything that actually works. I'm determined to get them better than they currently are.

I also need to mop now that it's finally stopped raining, and I can do so without the floors taking forever to dry.

Today is also the day I get at least one of my venetian blinds cleaned/washed. I have 8 of the f*ckers and they are so hard to wash with causing damage to them because they bend so easily.

I also need to clean under the beds. I don't know how they get so dusty. This is a job I try and do once a week. I sweep daily, but under the beds not so much. honestly, I find it too freaking hard to get up and down to see under them.

Day 74: Clean up time

 

My Grandma duties are done for the day... I was right, I did end up on the couch with both cats, but at least the kids slept through the night.

I waited until after they had gone home (because I had Hurricane and Cyclone while Monsoon went to swimming) to clean up after them. Not that there was really a mess. I mainly had to make beds and deflate and put away the air mattress.

Some annoying neighbour was out riding a motor bike around and around their yard for hours. It sounded like their muffler needed fixing = it was so loud.

I made the most delicious steak burgers for me and mum for our lunch. They tasted awesome, and the steak was so tender. Still going strong on the whole only Pepsi Max with my dinner. I'm not craving it as much as I thought I would be.

My main chores today were to gather all the bedding to wash tomorrow, clean the fans, and tidy up the kitchen. I still have to do a few things in the kitchen though, like fill the salt and pepper shakers.

Day 73: Sleepover Day

 

My three little terrors are sleeping over again. There mum is going to a friend's birthday party. Yay, what fun... Not. it just means I will have a crappy night's sleep because all three of them are wriggle worms while they sleep. I know for sure I'll end up sleeping on the couch again, and my two cats, who can't seem to sleep on their own will climb onto the couch with me.

Also, my daughter started back at her paying job today (swimming instructor). So, I had Monsoon from early morning when the other two went to school.

No work got done (writing wise). Monsoon and I just puttered around the house doing other chores, until we took a break and watched Moana 2... I'm not sure if I like it as much as #1, but the snippet at in the credits only means there must be a #3 coming at some stage. Then Monsoon wanted to watch some Wednesday, and then Frozen #2

I also had to watch Moana 2 again with Hurricane as our bedtime movie. At least they were all asleep by 10:30 pm. Hurricane and Monsoon were snoring so loudly. I'm surprised it didn't wake Cyclone up.

Day 72: Almost back to normal

 

My daughter went back to work today (teacher's aide = she has work placement while she's studying). The problem was she couldn't make it back in time to pick Hurricane and Cyclone up from school in the arvo (some roads still closed due to flood water). So, I had to go and pick them up.

but at least I didn't have Monsoon because she was with her favourite cousin/aunt. That was until I got home after school and they were there waiting at my place, which meant My niece's son Tornado was there as well. As you can guess with all four kids my it is one cataclysmic storm. They all get so excited and loud. They do my freaking head in... but I still wouldn't trade them for the world.

I worked on the ever-changing story idea notes. trying to get a bit more of it sorted out before I can set it aside and get back to one of my actual stories.

Day 71: Here we go again

 

School definitely restarted... One granddaughter happy to go back, the other not so much. The last one wants to go but is still way too young.

I'm also hoping that the shelves of the grocery store were restocked like they told us they would be... and then figure out what we can actually afford, because they always seem to increase the prices during anything like what just happened.

With school back on that means dance has also restarted, I'll have Monsoon, while Hurricane and Cyclone go and get their groove thing on this afternoon. she can help me fold all the dry laundry.

I've been working in long hand on the notes for that new story idea (the as yet untitled one). It has changed a few times over the last few days. I know I'll get there in the end.

I'm tired today. My head is again pounding, but that could be because I smashed it on the car getting on for school drop off. I was lucky I didn't break my glasses.

Day 70: When will the crazy end.

 

Today there were four crows hanging around my house. I'm sure there were others but these four were just right at my house, and then they left. about an hour later I had to go to my daughter's house, and I swear the same four crows were sitting at her house on her front stoop... Awesome creatures.

I was finally able to put my pot plants back outside seeing as the wind is basically all but gone.

I also had to take picture of the embankment under the huge tree that I'm scared will fall on the house as more of it is washed away.

Had to go and TRY and buy some bread. I managed to get 1 loaf, not the kind I like, but at least mum can still have her toast. The shelves in the supermarket are super bare of the essentials. Meals might have to get a little creative for the next little bit until it gets back to normal... though the shops did say they should have more stock tomorrow.

My internet has been jumping in and out all day. Apparently, something important got damaged in the next town over. whatever it was it had to do with our telephones and internet.

I got some more of my daughter's washing done. She's hoping to have her washer fixed sometime this week. Which will be good. My daughter, and granddaughters had lunch at my place. The kids were starving... seriously, when are they not.

Good news: we did get the notification to say school is reopening tomorrow. At least now they won't be bored.

Day 69: Flooded In

 

I woke up to Thunder and lightning for a change. not that it lasted long, but it is a sure sign we'll get even more rain today. I might watch ghosts today (the American version).

Definitely not getting to physio. Where I have to go is under water... or they have it lapping at their doors. Even if it wasn't, I think I'm getting whatever the grandkids had. That, or my cold is making a reappearance.

I did manage to make it to one shop and get water so I'm not going to run out before they restock the shelves. Though with all the flooding around, I'm not sure when that will be, the trucks need dry roads to make the deliveries.

I decided to cook a lamb roast for lunch today... roast veggies, sloppy peas, and homemade gravy... Mum had the lamb, and I had chicken (I don't like the taste of lamb = I cooked her lamb shanks). 

Trying something new to cut down on my soda intake. I limit myself to 1 can of Pepsi Max of a nighttime with, or just after my dinner. I don't know how long I will last at it, but I'm going to give it a good shot.

Day 68: Still Windy

 

It is still really windy and raining today. Honestly, I will be glad when this is all over. Today I have at least 5 huge branches down all over my yard. One of them is across my driveway, so. I'll have to move that when the rain slows down. Both my cats are still inside and refusing to budge.

At least there isn't much to be done on days like these. To me, it looks like it's going to be another reading and coffee day.

I had to raid my pantry and take supplies around to my daughter's place. the kids are starting to feel better and are eating her out of house and home.  I will say this. Major storm weather like this does give the fridge/ freezer/ and pantry a good clean out. We'll start fresh after this is all over.

My older cat, Oliver seems to be fascinated with all the rain. He's sitting on the front verandah just watching it. Robson is still hiding under the doona.

Day 67: Tropical Storm

 

Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical storm. though in saying that, the wind has really started to pick up at our house I will definitely be shutting up the house and staying inside. We also have the rain now as well. It may have been downgraded but we are now feeling the full effects. 

Both my cats, Oliver and Robson are hiding under my doona on my bed. they don't like the noise. as yet none of the trees have fallen.

I'm spending the day cuddled up with a hot coffee and reading. Though, I did take time out to clean my laundry and get it back to how it's meant to be looking. I also cleaned out my fridge again.

I just want to spend a few seconds talking about panic buyers. Those people who rush down to the shops and buy up everything on the shelves. Which if you ask me, is nuts. if the power goes out for any stretch of time you will probably lose all the meat and perishables. Some of us actually need bottled water to drink and cook with, because our tank water is shyte. For days now there hasn't been any. I just want to say. stop panic buying... it ruins shopping for the regular people who are just trying to do their normal shopping.

Day 66: Alfred Update

 

The rain started today, up until now it's only been showers, but today there is rain. still not as heavy as I was thinking, but it's here.

I had to move my chilli plant and my parsley up onto my back verandah where they were at least sheltered from the wind. I would hate for them to get destroyed.

I tried cancelling my Physio Appointment which is supposed to be Monday. Somehow, I don't think I'll be getting out of my area. The problem was everything is closed due to the cyclone. I'll just have to rebook after this is all over.

Other than that, mum and I are both fine. Everyone still sick around the corner at my daughter's house. Mum and I are both feeling okay.

Day 65: No School

 

Well, the kids are excited that there's no school = Thursday, Friday, Monday & Tuesday, because we'll all be home due to Alfred. They are expecting the rain and winds to get worse. Lucky really, as Cyclone, Hurricane, and Monsoon are all sick again. They'll have time to rest and get well. Bad thing is their mum is sick right along with them. I managed to do a chemist run and get medication for everyone.

The water is rising... 

At least there was no rain today. Just a slight sprinkle after dark. Though the wind is getting stronger.

My big chore for the day was getting caught up on my own washing. At least in weather like this I can hang everything in my spare room on airers. I have a mad headache, that even my medication isn't touching. I'll probably have to switch to the migraine medicine. 

Day 64: Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred: and a real one this time; not just the name I call my eldest granddaughter. they have even sent out alerts to our phones. We live a good couple of hours from the coast. So, I'm hoping it doesn't get as bad for us in here. I can see us getting flooded in if we get hit with the rain.

We have all been issued clean up the yard warnings, so nothing is able to blow around in the wind. I'm lucky I don't really have anything in my yard. My greatest worry is, if we do get strong winds; one of the trees could come down in my yard I have huge widow maker gums. I don't want one falling on the house.

At least the rain hasn't been too bad, only a few light showers for the moment. It will probably get worse as the cyclone gets closer to land. Just so you all know my internet will be jumping in and out, so I'll be out of touch.

Day 63: Play List Time

 

Day 62: New Tyres

 

I finally got around to getting my new tyres, and a wheel alignment. One of my major chores for the year done. I had Monsoon with me; so, we ended up taking a walk down to Woolworths, which is 2 blocks away. She loved pushing all the buttons on the crosswalks and stopping to look at a stick insect that was on the footpath. We also stopped to look at the kangaroos who were resting in the paddock next to the shopping centre. we also ran into Monsoon's favourite cousin/aunty. So, she was happy about that. while we waited for her mum to come and pick us up, we got the few things we needed from the shop. And a snack because all that walking made Monsoon hungry.

Hurricane: got an academic award on parade this morning. Hence the reason I had Monsoon with me while their mum was at school parade watching Hurricane.

Working on a new story idea, as yet it is untitled. But I need to get the thoughts down while they are still in my head. If I wait too long, I will forget all about them. It has happened to me before. where I've thought I've written them down and haven't. It annoys the f*ck out of me. My words of wisdom for today: write it down = nobody's memory is that great.

Day 61: 1st Eisteddfod of the Year

 

I have Monsoon and Hurricane for the morning, while Cyclone is off doing her thing. she came home with a pennant and 3 medals. Very proud of her. Hurricane ate me out of house and home. I don't understand how someone so small/tiny can eat so much... she eats more than I do.

The weather is weird today; it's as hot as, but real windy at the same time. the girls and I spent tome watering the plants and deciding if we need to move them. I have Parsley and Birdseye Chillies growing.

the girls have been drawing me pictures all morning. I couldn't get any work done while they are here, so I spent the day reading; because wherever they are working, they need me to be. Not because they're clingy, but because I don't like it when they go silent. It usually means they are up to no good.

Monsoon was playing hide and go seek by herself. I found her a few times sitting in my utility cupboard in the pantry. When I asked her what she was doing. She told me to shut the door again because she was hiding. Whatever floats her boat.

Day 60: Sleepover Day

And by sleepover, I mean Hurricane and Monsoon are spending the night at my house. Means I'll have a crappy night's sleep. And will have to endure watching Minions... and Captain Underpants again.

At least with Hurricane being sick yesterday, she should go to sleep early, and Monsoon isn't quite over her cold so I'm hoping she'll nod off at a reasonable time as well.

Not that they are annoying, it's just they both want to sleep in my bed with me, and the pair of them are bed hogs. I'll more than likely end up on the couch, while they have my bed.

Grandkids: You gotta love them.

Cyclone; well she had to get new jazz shoes for her big day tomorrow. she's just excited to have a night off from her sisters. She tells me they can get a little noisy... I think because they turn their listening ears off.

Day 59: Washing Machines.

My daughter's washing machine has a blockage. So it looks like I will be doing double duty with mine until she gets it sorted out. seeing as she has 3 kids, she doesn't want to let it build up. Especially because Hurricane was sick last night and vomited over everything.

Weirdly washing is one of my favorite chores to do. Everything goes in dirty and comes out smelling and looking so clean.

On the bright side it gives me time to read in between loads. I'm still reading, Sherrilyn Kenyon's: Dark Hunter series. I forgot how much I enjoy these books. Well worth the re read.

I have a mad headache today, and my back is twinging a touch, but nothing to really complain about.

Day 58: More Cleaning

 Why is it on days when you're as tired as all get go... the cleaning chores seem to take freaking forever to do.

1> I cleaned the air fryer again... one of the hardest things to clean. I have one that looks like a mini oven. I got most of it clean, but I'll have to do it again soon. If you all know of something that is an easy hack, feel free to let me know.

2> I also wiped over all my pantry doors. they seem to get grubby handprints on them all the time. annoying as hell.

3> I cleaned out my plasticware and glassware drawers, so everything sits in their just a little bit neater.

4> I also had to buy new frying pans. I'm not saying I forgot to turn off the stove... but I did burn the a*se end out of my big frying pan. Lesson learned always check the stove. 

Day 57: Sore Finger and other stuff

 

Don't you just hate it when you hurt yourself and you have no clue at all of how it happened. Today I realized the tip of my right index finger is as sore as hell. And why is it when you have something like that you are always bumping, and or, touching it and making it feel worse than it already is... Yeah, well that's my life today. Well, actually, it started hurting late yesterday afternoon.

I'm going to go and see about new tyres for my car while I'm downtown today... That's my big chore. The ones I have now are wearing out fast.

I also have to Pick up mum's medication from the chemist and fit in a bit of grocery shopping somewhere. Full agenda. I'm trying to get it all done today, because on Friday I have Cyclone sleeping over, and then on Saturday I have Hurricane sleeping over. Monsoon is going to sleep over at her favourite Aunt's (Second cousin) house. Friday I will be either watching Wednesday, or Stranger Things... and on Saturday; it will more than likely be Captain Underpants, or Buzz Lightyear. I'll have to make sure my Kindle is fully charged.

I'm not sure I'll get any writing done on either of those days... But that's okay as it will give me more time to read Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Day 56: Reading Now

I have decided to read the Dark Hunter series again by Sherrilyn Kenyon. So, I have spent a good little while trying to figure out the reading order. I mean so I know where each offshoot and short story is in the chronological reading order.

Here's a list of my favourite characters in this series are as follows (And in no particular order):

Acheron (Acheron)

Aimee (Bad Moon Rising)

Alexion (Sins of the night)

Amanda (Night Pleasures)

Apollymi> In a few

Astrid (Dance with the Devil)

Beth (Styxx)

Bride (Night Play)

Cassandra (Kiss of the Night)

Danger (Sins of the Night)

Dev (No Mercy)

Eros> In a few

Fang (Bad Moon Rising)

Fury (Shadow of the Moon)

Grace (Fantasy Lover)

Julian (Fantasy Lover)

Katra (Devil May Cry)

Kyle> In a few

Kyrian (Night Pleasures)

Maggie (Unleash the Night)

Nick (Chronicles of Nick)> in most Dark Hunter books

Samia (No Mercy)

Savitar> In a few

Simi (Simi)> In most

Sin (Devil may Cry)

Stryker (One Silent Night)

Styxx (Styxx)

Sunshine (Night Embrace)

Tabitha Seize the Night)

Talon (Night Embrace)

Tory (Acheron)

Urian> In a few

Valerius (Seize the Night)

Vane (Night Play)

Wren (Unleash the Night)

Wulf (Kiss of the Night)

Zarek (Dance with a Devil)

Zephyra (One Silent Night)

There are a couple in the Chronicles of Nick series that I still have to buy... but I'll get there eventually.  

Day 55: Happy Birthday Lacey

 

Happy birthday, Lacey. I may have forgotten how old you are, but at least I remembered your birthday.

In other news I'm still working on Iron Horse MC 1: Just this side of crazy. though at some point I may swap back to Dark Frost 1: Accidentally Yours. I'll see how I'm faring. 

My cold is coming back, and this time around I have the cough to go with it, which in turn makes my ribs as sore as hell; and has brought my headache back.

My big chore for today is to fold up all the laundry and put it away, and wash whatever is in the basket. I'm trying not to let it all build up again. because it's so exhausting when I have to do laundry all day long.

I probably won't get any yardwork done. Not when I'm feeling like crap. My yard is such an odd shape that it makes it so hard to keep tidy; and parts are on so much of a tilt that I have fallen down embankments way more than I should. Pain in the ar*e. in saying that though, I'm slowly getting it down.

Day 54: Sneezing & Other Things

 

A Random picture just because I think it's cute. I have a ton of them; so, I don't have to have the same picture twice on my blog this year.

This morning, I woke up sneezing again. Everything feels so blocked up. and now I have a headache again. I wish I could sneeze quietly, but alas, I'm one of those sneezers that the neighbours can most likely hear.

My big chore for today is to clean the kitchen. except the air fryer, because I will be buying the cleaning products on Wednesday. I'll just give that one a quick wipe out.

I started typing up Iron Horse MC 1: Just This Side of Crazy... It was the bad dream. My Main characters are indeed Mabel Jones & Stone Jacobs... the dream guy being tortured is Pheonix (Nix) Jacobs... Stone's twin brother. Slightly getting changed as I type it up.

Though right now, I'm having a cup of coffee, because I'm freaking freezing again. I'm obviously not quite over my cold. I'll take it as easy as I can today, in the hopes that I don't get any worse. In case I have never told you... I really hate being sick.

On that note, I'll end off... Catch you all tomorrow.

Day 53: Household Chores

 

Today, I finally got the bedding all changed and washed. Once it's dry, I'll fold it up and put it all away. It was my big chore for today. I'm glad I got it done.

I did more whipper snipping and mowing. I'm getting satisfaction out of seeing it all come down. I had a chat with my neighbour while doing along the fence line.

I worked some more on the bad dream MC story. It seems to be getting more in depth. and becoming more interesting for me to write... I'll probably keep it.

I started watching Warehouse 13 again. only because I can. I've always loved that series... funny as hell. I love all the characters. Looks like after this I'll have to watch Eureka (which is a spin off).

Today, we got our internet back. Six very long days. So, I spent the afternoon adding all my handwritten blog post here. At least now I'm all caught up again. 

I need to give myself a haircut. Let's hope that my arm/shoulder feels agreeable to moving the way I need it to while clippering my hair. I get headaches if it grows past a certain length.

Day 52: Yard Work Again

 

I managed to whipper snip one of my yard patches. I still need to mow over it, now that it's low enough. I'm trying not to overextend myself. I'm just happy I'm getting all caught up on everything.

I doctored my push mower. I hat using the grass catcher, so I drilled holes in it and tied it open. much better. Seeing as all my stuff is battery operated. I'm trying to do one whipper snipper battery, and one Mower battery worth of work each day.

I'm still sneezing and coughing, I'm not sure whether it's still the cold, or if it's allergies from all the grass. Probably, a little bit of both.

I also started writing out the story for bad dream I had last week. It's turning out a lot better than I thought it was going to be. I will write a bit more of them in long hand before I type it all up. I'm enjoying it. I'll continue writing until I decide if it's a keeper or not.

I didn't have to babysit today, because My daughter is off work sick> double ear infection. So, it wasn't going to be good if she got into pool. I'm happy for the day off.

Day 51: Today I...

 

Today, I... am so sore from doing yard work that I think I'll take tomorrow off.

Today, I... went to walk through a doorway, and then walked straight into the doorjamb> it was like it just jumped oy and bit me.

Today, I... left the laundry door open and Oliver (my elderly cat) jumped up on the washing machine and pressed a button to start a cycle... scared the shit out of the poor cat.

Today, I... finally worked out what the weird tapping noise in my bedroom every time I turn on the fan... turns out the decorative cross I got from a gift shop at a Melbourne church.

Today, I... Tweaked my back again, so I'm hoping it doesn't go out completely again.

In conclusion: I've decided that I really am a freaking klutz. Especially with all the weird shit that happens to me on a daily basis. I'm just lucky I wake up each day still breathing.

Day 50: Sick

 

I definitely woke up sick this morning. I've sneezed so much, that I thought I dislodged half my brain. I thought I had hay fever, but as the day wore on, I'm more believing it's a freaking dreaded cold. Inevitably, I always catch whatever the granddaughters come down with.

 As per usual it comes along with a damn migraine. luckily, for me this time it was just a rainbow kind. One that I can at least treat with medication and don't have to lock myself away in a dark room for hours.

Sadly, for me, I still had to get up and look after my mum. all the while trying not to get too close, because I don't want to make mum sick.

Today, I started watching: The Librarians. I wanted to watch something that I like, but didn't have to concentrate on. Meaning it wouldn't matter if I doze off. That, and I have it on DVD because with the internet still out; I can't watch TV which needs the internet to work.

I also managed to get my big chore done, which was do the washing. I was buggered by the end of it, but at least I can hang it all inside. The smell of the washing liquid was so overpowering it was making me nauseous. It sounded super sweet.

Day 49: Yard Work

 

I tried to get a little bit of whipper snipping done, because it's too long to mow the house yards. My shoulder/arm wasn't too happy about it. I've decided that I'll just have to take it slowly and just do a little bit every day. It'll all get done eventually.

My eldest sister Saff, and her second youngest daughter (who's a grown woman in her own right); came around and brought Mum Chinese for a belated lunch. I made myself fish and salad. because I knew what was in it.

I was freezing today, which is weird in itself seeing as that we're still in the hot months of our year. Everyone else was all dressed for the summer months while I was all rugged up. I hope I'm not coming down with the same cold my granddaughter's all have.

I had both Hurricane and Monsoon today, while Cyclone went for her swimming lesson. So, today we watch Rise of the Guardians... twice.

Day 48: Happy Birthday Mum & Other Stuff

 

1.  My wonderful mother turns 93 today. It's her day to be spoiled so whatever she wants for lunch that is what I'm making her... Apparently, its honey, soy, and garlic chicken.
2. At 7:30 am they started slashing our paddock. the guy says it will take three hours... but it only ended up taking two.
3. Telstra is working on some tower in our area, so I have no internet; and I won't have for the next five days. I'll have to write the posts out in a notebook so I can type them up once I get back online.
4. I had Hurricane while Cyclone was at dance practice. Hurricane is so congested it's not funny. Monsoon is spending the arvo with her favourite Aunty (second cousin). So at least there won't be any fighting.
5. I have a mad headache today. I'm trying to do as little as possible. At least my back is almost back to normal. It's only twinging every now and then, now.
6. Today's big chore was untangling all the wire behind the TV... Zip ties are a wonderous invention. At least I have no worries about Robson (youngest cat) won't get all tripped up as he's going through the space between the TV and the wall.