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I just wanted to reiterate how nice it is to not be feeling hurt/pain about my break up anymore, I'm sure there will be moments but I'm just feeling so overall positive and happy. I'm feeling ready to put myself out there and start dating again and just go with the flow.

I'm super proud of how much healing and learning I've done in the last year, I've changed so much and definitely for the better. I've made more friends, I work hard to prioritise my social life and to keep those relationships going so that an actual relationship is just a supplement to my life.

I'm excited to get my adhd assessment done and my diagnosis soon and to keep learning. I'll head back to therapy once I have my tax return and just keep trying to make some positive steps to be my best.

And on the seventh day, Our Lord God the Bot #001 dutifully ran its code and then ran off with the cat.

This neck pain is getting worse again and doing me in. A friend recommended a physio that does Sundays and I've pulled the pin and made a booking first thing in the morning. I've never seen a physio before. Not like I have stacks of money to do this but it's affecting everything and next week will be very hectic so I'm not going to sit around waiting for it to get better

Used a random burst of 5am energy to finish 50% of an assignment for the Cert IV Training & Assessment course I've put on pause now that I've switched over to the diploma in OHS.

Trying to do 2 assignments in 2 different courses while changing to a new job was overwhelming and I just shutdown over the past 8 weeks and did nothing except survive.

But in the past 24 hours I've completed 1 OHS assignment and now 50% of this one is done

Feel like I'm coming out the other side finally.

We're having chicken nuggets and cake for dinner and nobody's complaining.

SELF-CARE SUNDAY

What have we all got planned for our self-care Sunday routine?

I've been to sauna for the weekly sweat sesh. Currently sitting with my Sky & Sand clay mask on. And next up is my Maui hair mask.

Then time for a luxurious everything shower featuring my apricot body scrub.

Will do some reading today and listening to some blues music on PBS later.

I spent a good chunk of yesterday making a vanilla slice to take to dinner at mr. Omoikiri’s friend’s house tonight. Cut it all up, arranged it back in the tray. As we were running out the door, I asked him to grab the slice that was on the kitchen bench while I grabbed his drinks and my bag. Got to the front door and he’s got the slice alright. He’s also got his switch and his volleyball and his keys chucked in top of it, squashing the custard out of half of them and ruining the icing on the others.

He’s lucky he’s so hot because it took every bit of my self control to not dump his ass right on the spot.

Several people brought small children (and one baby) to see the almost 3 hour, very loud Mission Impossible. They were predictably loud almost immediately during every semi quiet scene and no efforts were made to quiet them.

People.. what a bunch of bastards. I need to remember to go see movies at obscure hours on weekdays.

Mini Peelers and I baked a walnut loaf with the walnuts we bought from the farmers market. It's the first time we've ever made one so we're calling it a success!

Picture shows partially sliced loaf shaped cake on a white square plate.

Hey Bot #001. Thanks for showing up tonight. I'm going to bed soon. No cricket. Very sad :(

Good afternoon all, what comes after the rain? Sunshine! ☀️ hope you all have a fantastic Sunday

Sonic Health appointment for my Disability Support Pension application is on Monday.

I know it's not a common point of failure but I've been dreading it since they booked it. What if I fuck it up? The dread is problematic. Haven't been able to focus on anything. Just want it to be over and done with. Even a rejection before this step would have been easier.

Restorative soup well underway. Wishes available for those who choose to try their luck.

Yayyyyy stress flu incoming. Chills and sore throat. yaaaayyyyy

e: okay I have a feeling I'll have to call in sick on monday whether I like it or not

Woohoo! Bot is back.

You came back BotBot
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Love the way you flipflop
We like to take our pot-shots
But we love it when you show up
Dont ever stop
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Slapping up this post
For our daily dose
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G'day cunts and cuntettes

My first full-price appointment with my newest therapist is coming up this week. You'd think after 15 sessions I'd be more confident that these sessions were value for money. 🤔

Since some of us a baking cakes I thought I could pass on some tips that actual cake makers have told me. Feel free to add and share some of your tips.

Now I was given some Coles brand cake mixes so I'll start there.
If the mix says to add 2 eggs put in 3. Always add an extra egg to packet mixes.
If you don't have milk just add water instead.
I have added a little bit of vanilla extract to this one but you can use vanilla essence but just a splash.
If you want an orange cake add orange juice instead of milk to a plain cake. (Butter or Vanilla cake mix) If you want an orange and poppy seed cake add the poppy seeds to the orange juice to soak 1/2 hour before starting. You don't have to but I'm told it's better to.
For a lemon cake add lemon juice. For a less intense flavour add half juice half milk/water.
For a banana cake add 2 to 3 very ripe bananas.
Try to use a spring form cake tin. Put the base on a flat surface, place baking paper on top, place the ring on top and close. Rip excess paper off. Rub butter around the inside of tin.
For a gas oven place it on the top shelf. Electric fan force place it in the middle.
Rotate it half way though.
Check cake by inserting a skewer or do what I do and touch the middle with your finger if it bounces back it's done.
Let it sit in the tin for 10 minutes before releasing the spring. Let it rest on a cake rack until completely cooled.
When you wash your tin put it in the oven to dry. It helps to prevent rusting. Wow this turned into an essay.

Update on my cake: It turned out well but gee Coles are scabby on the quantity. Next time I will put 2 mixes in. It has cracked a little on top which means the oven was too hot but that's tough. It will still taste great.

Update. I have made a second cake but have added baking powder to this one. It still feels to runny for my liking and I've dropped the temperature. Fuck you Coles I don't make pancakes.

I wrote a thing today

Had a restless sleep since about 4:30 after being bracketed by both cats after Zooks hopped up to snuggle (with the odd attempt at a 'feed me bitch' nip).
Got up and fed them and took the last antibiotic at 6:30, then had to get up and eat at 7ish, which displeased them as they'd come back for more snuggles. They're now sulking by the heater.
Spoil them? Me? Nah. 😏

I made a list of to do and to learn and now I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and not really sure how to prioritise and tackle it. Why do I do this to myself

Lettering on cross-stitch project for friend's birthday completed. Will continue the border bit after making dins.

I am alive.

Red energy ad: "you can't see it (electricity), you can't reach out and touch it"

Both untrue. Not sure Red energy know what they're selling.

New Mission Impossible last night was awesome! Didn't get home until just before midnight (movie is long) and was clearly too overstimulated by all the action as I wasn't able to fall asleep until 4am...still made my 9am personal training session though!

Yay bots back!

Today's lunch toastie: cheese, meatball and caramelised onion. Pretty darn tasty. Or is it "tastie" when refering to a tasty toastie?

Has anyone heard from upyourmerricreek (I think that was their name) are they here with a different name? Haven’t heard hair nor hide from them since

My chooken soup has animal pasta, because I’m an adult I am

Just read the plot for a French horror film on Binge and yeah words fail me.

Pissed myself laughing and strongly encouraged Mr Smeg to watch it (I don't do horror)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titane

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once is a movie unlike any I've ever seen before. It was very creative and thought-provoking. Would recommend.

Good Bot

My sinuses are exploding today. In fucking July. What is going on.

sooo...from memory, there's someone here (or the old DT?) who is good at crocheting?

I have a friend/colleague who has been off work sick for weeks, and in her boredom is taking up crocheting, but is not really a crafty person.

I'm hoping to find some recommendations for a beginners book I can buy her, and maybe some basic supplies. I am NOT a craft person (lack of skill, not interest), so any guidance gratefully received.

Also, a reminder, COVID hasn't gone away and can still be VERY serious.