I've just learned today, that 'book math' and 'yarn math' are definitely NOT the same. Like, mum has loads and loads of yarn she hasn't used yet (she loves knitting), but that is definitely not the same as me having a lot of books I haven't read yet. So when it's perfectly normal to buy more yarn>

Oh my God, it's so embarrassing... I'm horrible at guessing people's age. I thought my Chiropodist was older than me, around my brother's age... 57-58. She's younger than me!!!!! She just turned 50! 😳😳😳 I'm so glad she mentioned her age herself, bc daaamn....

Just managed to take a shower. I've got two appointments tomorrow (Chiropodist and physiotherapy), so I had to shower tonight. Jeez... it's been a while since I got unwell while in the shower, but I'm glad it's done. Tomorrow me will be very happy.

I think I really need to buy some noise cancelling earplugs or headphones or something before I commit a crime. Can anyone recommend some? I'm very sound/noise sensitive when I'm unwell.

I've got to eat proper and somewhat healthy food despite I don't have any energy whatsoever to prep or cook food. Thank God for my airfryer. I'm making roasted chicken thighs and roasted root veggies (fresh, not frozen, sweet potato, parsnips, and parsley root) Yay me. #littlewins #chronicillness

Can one suffer from chronic illness burnout? Coping with mum and the massive mental load that comes with that is also too much. I'm just done. Seriously. #chronicillness #absolutelyexhausted

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

Here for #soundsofthe80s

Really unwell and have been since mid-afternoon. It sucks!

I've got a new friend today. Isn't she adorable? 🥰 This capybara is an early b-day and Xmas gift from a lovely friend. And yes, I'm +50, and I love plushies 😂 I need a name for her... any suggestions?

I've been using my compression socks for a few days now, and I'm actually really surprised how it's going. They are a pain to get on - I need practice - but they are so much more comfortable than the compression bandages. And a HUGE plus is I'm not sleeping with them on. So nice. #chronicillness

Christmas pressies are now ordered. I just need two b-day pressies for later this month, then everything is sorted. #littlewins

It's a good thing I moved my physio appointment to next week because I'm so freaking unwell. It's like my body has just given up and crashed completely. #chronicillness #chronicpain #mecfs #fibromyalgia #spoonielife #pwme #mecrash #fibrocrash

Just woke up to THIS 😍

Dear able-bodied people. Please shut up about how horrible something is, that you couldn't do it or that is torture, when a disabled or sick person has no fucking choice! Do you think I love that I have to use compression socks? That I don't think it sucks I have to use them perhaps all my life?>

I am absolutely exhausted and so unwell. The last 4-5 months have been hell and I'm not even done yet with appointments. At least I'm now done with going once a week to get the compression bandages changed, now my compression stockings have arrived, but I still got physio, blood tests, etc. etc>

Well... this was THE best advent calendar gift ever... and on Dec 1. 🤪🤣 My compression socks have arrived. Now I just have to figure out how to put them on. (I might have to get some aids to help me. Gadgets galore 🤣)

Good God, I want to rant, but I don't want to burden anyone. So, instead, I'll find a game on my ipad or laptop I can use to get my frustrations out.

I just want to sleep for the rest of the year. Is that too much to ask? #dontaskifyoudontwannaknow

Here for #soundsofthe80s

I am done now! Visit went well. We had a great time, but mum was not much help.... as usual.

What is it with young people today??! Upstairs neighbour calls. I don't answer bc I'm busy with prepping for visitors arriving soon. I text her 10 min. later that I'm busy and can't talk and ask if it is important. Then instead of texting back, she fucking calls me. Why? >

Right then.... I can do this. Cousin and his wife arrive in an hour's time. I'm almost done with the prepping (no thanks to mum). On with some clothes, get some painkillers and on we go. (I never have people visit, so I will enjoy it. Will be dead afterwards, though).

I was about to write a loooong rant, but instead I'm just going to swear a lot and roll my eyes.

Dec. 19 can't come fast enough.... ! I'm done.

I just woke up to this view outside my balcony. The first snow ❄️ of the winter 🥰

Watching The Hebridean Baker on my birth island is the best thing EVER. Hearing my local language on British telly is 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I follow him on IG and I've been looking forward to watching this for months.

Soooo goood!!! The Robert Palmer Mastermix is *chef's kiss* #soundsofthe80s @jkalifornia.bsky.social

Here for #soundsofthe80s I'm so looking forward to the Robert Palmer Mastermix 🙌

I’m craving apple crumble. Perhaps I should reward myself and go make one in the air fryer.

I'm trying to be domestic today. My bathroom is one big mess, and I'm trying to tidy it so I can clean it at some point next week. Sadly, my body doesn't agree with my plans, so for now, it's 15 minutes of work and yhem a 30-minute break 🙄 #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonielife #chores

Finally back home. I’m going to take a week long nap now

I can't believe I've just paid £8.50 for the most boring sandwich I've ever had. Jeez fuck, what a disappointment. The cappuccino is OK, though. #thisplaceissooverrated

Off to get my compression bandages changed. Jeez it's cold outside 🥶🥶 Also... getting up at half past six to take a shower is torture. I'm not missing getting up this early.

I'm seriously pissed off! Having issues in my rental appartement I've been living in for almost 20 years is a pain in the arse, tbh. The building administrator is SOOO slow to get back when you call them and leave a message out of office hour. Getting hold of them during their half hour office>

Well... if this isn't the Mondiest Monday that ever Mondayed in a VERY long time!

I've been a massive PSB fan since the beginning, so happy 40 years to me LOL Fav songs from the 80s are 'Left to My Own Devices' and 'Kings Cross'. Fav. album is 'Actually'... closely followed by "Introspective'. #soundsofthe80s

Richard Darbyshire R.I.P 💔 'Room in Your Heart' is the GOAT love song #soundsofthe80s

The Kim Wilde master mix...!! ❤️❤️ @jkalifornia.bsky.social #soundsofthe80s

Here for #soundsofthe80s So looking forward to PSB in hour two.

Jeez! It's a good thing I've got some breathing exercises to calm my nervous system. Otherwise, I would have had a nervous breakdown several weeks ago. Mum is driving me up the wall big time, and I'm close to losing the plot, but for now, I'm managing to stay somewhat calm. But send help... soon!

A master piece. One of my all-time time fav. PSB songs.

I'm so done with appointments, my health, taking care of my mum, cooking, tidying my kitchen, laundry etc etc. I'm in so much pain and so exhausted I could cry. There are still things that needs to be done and the mental load of everything. I just want some peace and quiet... and sleep! #rant

I'm back home, and I'm absolutely exhausted and done. Got an appointment tomorrow morning at 11 am. I'm going to rest up now.

Erm... I suddenly find myself having a cappuccino in Starbucks 🤯 I can't remember the last time I went out for coffee! My appointment didn't take long. My next appointment is in 1 hour and 20 min. Starbucks is in our big shopping centre almost halfway between the bandagist and the health clinic.

At the bandagist to get measured for compression socks. Hopefully, the process will go smoothly, and I'll get them soon because the road to get this far has been very bumpy. Later, I'm going to get new compression bandages on. Long day. #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonielife

Had to go downstairs and check. She was asleep and not d**d, thank God. But I'm fucking furious and in a shit load of pain now. Had to take all the frozen items she had ordered so it could get in the freezer. Still got some bags if food etc to sort. Someone give me patience.

I'm absolutely livid. Mum and I shop groceries together once a week and get it all delivered. Today was a huge delivery and my mum is still fucking sleeping! She knows the delivery is between 10 and 12 CET and guess who's still asleep and who had to deal with the delivery? It arrived 10.05. 🤬🤬🤬🤬

I've now finished Tiny Bookshop.... and I need a new cosy and calm game to play on my laptop (or iPad). I'm on GOG Galaxy and Steam. Any suggestions? P.s. I've already downloaded Sims4, but for some reason I can't get into it. I get so annoyed playing it.

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