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 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.

Day 44: A walking Stick Kind of Day

 

I managed to get out of bed today. I'm having to use my walking stick to get around, but at least I'm up and moving. I'd spent the last three days sleeping most of the day away. But today I have to go and get some groceries.

I also had get as mobile as possible... making it easier to look after my mum. She still needed to have her food etc cooked. Seeing as I'm her carer it's kind of my full-time job.

I organised to have my paddock slashed. The guy should be out next Monday, unless of course it rains. My luck it's going to freaking rain. It will be good to see all the grass.

I even managed to make a nice lunch, which was good after having three days of freezer meals. I much prefer when I can cook for myself. the food always tastes better.

Day 43 Random Thoughts #5

 

1. While my back is still sore, I've been forced to have a lazy day. It's throwing my whole day out. So, cleaning out my fridge and freezer out is out for today.
2. I've been recharging my kindle my kindle so that I can start reading again. It's easier to read of a night than to write... and frankly, I miss it. I miss getting lost in the worlds of all the different characters.
3. While on back rest. I'm making a list of chores that I need to get done around the house and the yard. I'm going to have to do a little every day if I want to keep on top of things.
4. I also need some new supplies to get my air fryer and microwave clean. I have a hard time with those two. But come grocery day, I'll get everything I need. I'm going to try Elbow Grease this time around. It's a new product that I haven't tried before.
5. I did manage to clean out my bedside table drawers. not that they were really messy. but I was looking for a new charger cord. I found two, so I was happy with that.

Day 41: Physio Day

 

I had physio today... I rate how well I'm doing, by how easy is it to wash my armpits in the shower. I know it sounds stupid; but for some reason it works for me. In the beginning I had so much trouble especially trying to use my left hand to reach under the right armpit. Or to even raise my left arm high enough to wash under it.

Some days are way better than others. I'm in a bit of pain at the moment because Monsoon decided to help me with and exercise and ended up hurting me. Not her fault. She's three and I shouldn't have been doing the exercises while she was here. Lesson learned, and I won't be doing that again.

I was hoping the physio guy, (J), was going to be able to tell that I'm doing the exercises every day. Because I might be a bit slack in marking them off in the App. I can tell him I'm sleeping better. I still can't sleep on that side for long, but at least now my shoulder/ arm isn't aching all night. Now I just have to plod along until my next appointment.

Day 36: Random Thoughts #4

 

Just when you think the rain has finally stopped; it starts up again. I just can't freaking win.

I have spent the day reviewing a different book series. Dark Frost, it's a sci fi... I forgot how much fun it was working on those stories.

I started watching Ghosts on Brit Box... weirdly, it's kind of funny. my favourites are the ghosts in the boiler room. 

I have another headache today. Just a nagging one. At least it's not a true thumper. I'm afraid today is only going to be a super short. I'll catch you all tomorrow.

Day 33: Happy Birthday To Me

 

Well, today is my birthday - I'm turning 56. I'm hoping for a nice easy day. But, in saying that I still have to do my chores. Which today is the weekly washing.

I'm also trying to think what do I want to have for my birthday lunch. I'm leaning towards pasta, though I will ask my mum to see what she feels like.

If I have some spare time, I might even try and watch one of my DVDs... either an epic adventure like LOTR or a Muppet movie... seriously it could go either way with me. Though if my grandbabies come around, we'll probably be watching Despicable Me 4... it's their favourite at the moment.

Really to me birthdays are just like any other day. I'm getting past the point of needing a party etc. Mind you, I think the last party I had was on my 21st.

I'm also going to get as much of Woden's Wolves 3: When Everything Shatters (Alasdair 'Dare' McGinty & Kristen 'Krush' Ushton) typed up as I can.

On that note I will leave you with the song that is on repeat in my head lately: Hope you enjoy it

Day 30: Ouchies

I have a sore left foot today. Lord only knows what I've done to it. Honestly, it actually feels bruised on the sole up behind my little toe and the one next to it. So, I'm trying to walk on it today. 

I have been off the computer for the last week. I've mostly been writing in longhand. In saying that I should say I didn't get the book finished that I wanted, because another book completely was demanding to be written, and the sad thing is they book I'm writing in longhand is actually book three of a series. I haven't even finished the first two; but Alasdair (Dare) McGinty, and Kristen (Krush) Ushton wanted their story told.

I have a lot of stuff going on in my home life right now. So, I might be hit and miss for the next little bit. Also, when did groceries get so damn expensive? I don't know how they expect young people to pay rent, utilities, fuel in the car, and still afford to eat... Let alone if they have insurances of any kind.

On that note, I'm out of here... this book isn't going to write itself.

Day 27: My Muse

 

Yes, I know this is a picture of Jonathan Rhys Meyers; but this is kind of how I see Vlad; my muse. He's come back from wherever the hell he was hiding. Vlad is pushing me to write the story that he wants done. Where the characters need to be written. I swear to God, that they must pay him off; just so he annoys the hell out of me to swap projects halfway through.

So, in saying that I'll be working on my Woden's Wolves MC for the next week or so while I complete the task given to me. I started writing it in longhand. When it comes time to type it up. I'll then add in all the fluff/descriptive bits.

Public holiday here today for Australia Day. So, I'm just pottering around the house getting a few odd chores done. The ones I put off until the need doing... like cleaning the stove, or the air fryer, or microwave. The ones that I do at least once a fortnight... though, I do wipe my stove over every time I use it. It doesn't get as messy then. I'm also thinking I need to do another declutter of my kitchen crap. Get rid of the things I don't use, as they are just taking up the space of the things I do use.

Day 26: Little Critters

 

I have two cats Robson who is 7 years old (he looks like this cat) and Oliver who is 13 years old (he's black and white and only has half a tail). Why is it they have to bring me home little presents. The bring me home, lizards, geckos garden cockroaches, field mice, and a freaking lot of frogs. I'm okay with that. the thing I have a problem with is I have to then catch the little blighters. for some reason (and I'm happy about it) they never kill the animals. They just come and drop them on the floor near me and then lay down and watch me try and catch them.  I've invested in a little net and a stout piece of cardboard so I can catch and release them back outside.

I know they are supposed to bring you gifts when they love you. I just wish they wouldn't bring them into the house. I always think to myself, the little buggers always look so proud of themselves when they bring me said gifts. If I don't acknowledge them fast enough, then they will meow loudly until I do.

My writing is getting back on track. I'm happy with the progress I've been making each day.

Day 24: Randomness #3

 

Today I have my granddaughters while their mum takes the eldest to swimming lessons and then comes back and swaps the eldest out for the middle one; and takes her for her second eye test = today they are working out what strength she needs. she has already picked out spiderman frames.

I feel like this picture today... I have so much to do, and all I want to do is sleep, but sadly the household chores won't get done by themselves. The biggest chore today is folding up all the washing. 

I got more exercises added to the ones I already have from the physio when I went on Wednesday. This time some of them are for my back. Jared showed me a different way of doing the shoulder/arm exercises that will put less stress on my back/spine.

I'm on the last season of Marple on Brit Box... It's been pretty good. I'm not sure which lady I preferred better as Miss Marple. I'll probably watch the series again to see all the bits that I've missed. Sometimes I can pick the killer and sometimes I can't.

Day 22: Errand Day

 

Today's List:

1. Physio Appointment... Let's just hope I walk out of there without my arm/shoulder hurting too much more than it already is. Though, today I have to ask him for some exercises for my back, because just doing the shoulder/arm ones is making my back hurt worse.
2. Go and see my real estate... Actually, I'm going to have a chat with the head of the maintenance crew... Hopefully she can help me solve a problem.
3. Chemist... I have to renew all my mother's medications.
4. Woolies... I need to pick up a few groceries.

Once I've done all that I can come home and start writing if I'm not too tired. I'll have to write something because I don't want to fall behind on my schedule. there is a certain series I want to get stuck back into, but I have to finish the two I'm currently working on. 

I can do it... I have faith in my ability to hit my own deadline. I find I work better when I have a deadline. It just doesn't help that both current series don't have any synopsis for me to follow... I'm just winging it as I go. 

Okay, I'll catch you all on the flipside... Peace out.✌

Day 21: Bad Day & It's Only Just Begun.

 

Swear to God:

1. I'm the type of person who aims for the middle of the doorway... and the wall jumps out to hit me. 

2. I'm the type of person who counts all the stairs... and then falls because I miss a step completely. 

3. I'm the type of person who sees the car door open... and then smacks my head on the roof or sun visor getting in.

Yeah, that's how my day started out... let's hope it gets better from here.

The good news side of things:

1. I took my almost 93-year-old mother for her Podiatry appointment. So that is out of the way for another 10 weeks. All I can say is thank God my physio is tomorrow.

2. I'm on track for finishing book two on time... though I've decided on another series change name. Because the more I write, the more I realize it needs to be called Elsewhere Realms... so just so we're all up to date. E.P.I.C. changed to The Halloways... and has now become Elsewhere Realms.

Okay, I now have my coffee. It's time to be off of here and conquer at least one of the worlds inside my headspace... wish me luck.

Day 20: Random Thoughts #2 (On Writing)

I'm kind of feeling like I can finally accomplish my goals this year. maybe that's because I'm laid up and can't exactly go anywhere and I have time to write. My next part of the goal is betting my typing back up to speed, and to stop myself from getting distracted (it's been known to happen).

I've made a loose writing plan for the year, I've decided not to announce it and set it in stone, because you know I'll probably end up changing it all around at some point. But for right now these are the ones that feel right for me.

I'm only concentrating this year on writing, and next year on publishing. because when I send my stuff to a publisher, I want to already have the series finished; or mostly finished. I don't want there to be long waits between books. even though that may come with the editing.

Right now, I'm just looking at it like: I just need to get some of these stories out of my head to make room for the new stuff. Even my muse Vlad has gone on a permanent vacation until I do a major declutter. The bastard could have at least tidied up in there before he left. He knows I don't like a mess.

So, I've decided to go with the flow and write whatever takes my fancy. Whether it's, shifters, vampires, ranchers, bikers, ghost hunters, or other. I'm letting my inner author shine and waiting to see what emerges at the other end. Let's all hope it's something someone wants to read.

On that note I am out of here, because I have a pain pill to take and words to write.

Day 19: Cleaning Day

 

Today I am deep cleaning my room. Well, as much as mu shoulder allows me to. I swapped out my wardrobe for a set of chest of drawers. I realised I only had three things that needed hanging, the rest could be folded. So, I pulled out my inner Marie Kondo and folded the shit out of everything and it all fit into the drawers and looks much tidier.

The other win is now my three-year-old granddaughter (Monsoon) won't be climbing the open-faced wardrobe like her very own jungle gym anymore.

I still have a couple of things to find homes for tomorrow, but I need to actually get my writing in today if I want to stay on track of having three books finished by my birthday (Feb 2). As long as I don't let Miss Marple distract me on Brit Box I should be okay. Okay, I'll talk to you all tomorrow.

Day 18: So Damn Hot

 It's been that bloody hot here lately. I had to invest in one of these stands just so my laptop is sitting flat on the tabletop and overheating. So far it seems to be working. Everything else I wanted to buy yesterday was unavailable.

1) Air fryer: Out of stock.

2) HDMI Splitter: Now = On-line only.

3) Pens: No longer make them.

4) Laptop Stand: They didn't have the one I wanted so I had to buy one that was three times the price.

5) Large Handbag: Couldn't find one.

The good news is that I didn't need glasses, though they were confused as to why I was called in for testing. Seeing as I was only there a year ago. I couldn't enlighten them any, I was just happy I didn't have to spend a fortune on glasses.

Now that I have that over and done with, I'm getting stuck back into my writing. I have a game plan set in place, and I'm going to make sure it works. I'm hoping to finish the next two books by Feb 2nd.

Day 17: Eye Test

 

I'm actually hoping that I don't need a new set of glasses. I like the ones I have now. At least they give you the option if there isn't a huge difference you can stay with what you have until the next testing cycle rolls around. I'll let you know the outcome tomorrow.

My shoulder is feeling a little better today, not as tender. Mind you, I'm being very careful of the damn doorways and walls in the house. I swear to God, sometimes, they just move and jump right out in front of me. I really can't be that much of a klutz... can I? Stop laughing. I know you are.

I'm probably not going to make my required wordage by the time I get home today. It might be another day where I end off handwriting and then typing it all up in the morning; and I'm okay with that. 

Okay, I better go, my daughter will be here to pick me up soon, and we'll be heading off. talk to you all tomorrow.