Question of the day: What’s something good that happened to you this week?
The other day the man and I had been out and about and when we got back home I said “You’ve either got a stone or nail in your tyre because i can hear click click click”. I got out and had a look and yep there was a small screw in there. I felt like a hero because any more travelling and he would’ve been changing a tyre at 5am on the highway.
Nothing in particular but it’s just been a good week. I’ve been eating less animal based food. I’ve reconnected with a bunch of old friends. I’ve lost some more weight. My knee hurts which blows because I’ve been really enjoying doing more exercise. Spring, it’s not kick-in-the-dick cold all the time. I’ve started doing an NDIS course to try and retrain my myo degree into something more useful to me. I seem to have a bunch more money than I thought. I normally don’t pay much attention because I live so frugally and it’s been stacking in the background. Not life changing money more like an extra grand for booze and toys - like the Ninja Creami, I’m having a tub of low-cal sorbet most days now - which is odd because I’m probably frugal to a fault so splashing out feels weird.
The derelict van belonging to the squatters in the local (derelict) milk bar got towed by the council. No more of their 3 flea-stricken mongrels wandering in and out of everyone’s front yards. Yes those dogs were definitely NOT being looked after properly - all were entire males and challenged every other dog in the street and people too. Sometimes very loudly. They chased small children from the local school coming home, were fed mostly on KFC and were disobedient to their ‘owners’. And the squatters’ non-registered land cruiser got towed as well. I think everyone in the street rejoiced at the sudden increase in parking and now can walk their dogs without fear of large vet bills. And let their children come home after school unaccompanied. Which I think is healthy. There’s far too much helicopter parenting nowadays. While I understand there’s a housing crisis, and mental health (and drug) issues make it hard to find a cheap rental, keeping 3 hungry, disobedient dogs in a derelict van only a couple of blocks from a primary school is just plain bad pet parenting. I’m very glad indeed that there were no tragedies.
Hasn’t been fun dealing with it. Fortunately my “I’m no one to mess with” mojo hadn’t deserted me, so the dogs mostly stayed out of my yard. Lots of us here in the street were walking on eggs with regard to those dogs. We are SO GLAD they’re gone. I don’t think anyone got bitten, but imo it was only a matter of time.
Not me, but on my way home I told a guy in the tram that his boots were the coolest thing I’ve seen all week (they were, pointed leather cowboy boots with red all over them, very baller). I like to think that is one thing that sticks with him as a highlight of his week!
I’ve reduced my internet time and pivoted my interactions a bit more to some nicer people. It’s early days and I feel like I should keep my internet usage minimal (plus one or two are still friends with the mean people - a bit worried they might follow me even though I left) but it’s a start. Not everyone is going to automatically hate you.
I finally managed to get the vets to prescribe the antibiotics. I missed picking them up today (doh) but can tomorrow.
I’ve decided to accept a little help around the home sometimes, from maybe one person I trust.
I think I already commented it a few days ago, but people at uni asking me to paint with them! Also have received a bunch of compliments this week, which may or may not have boosted my ego 😊
Question of the day: What’s something good that happened to you this week?
The other day the man and I had been out and about and when we got back home I said “You’ve either got a stone or nail in your tyre because i can hear click click click”. I got out and had a look and yep there was a small screw in there. I felt like a hero because any more travelling and he would’ve been changing a tyre at 5am on the highway.
Was at the shops with my wife and and saw an elderly couple struggling with their trolley.
Took the trolley to their car, wife chatted with them. I loaded the groceries and they couldn’t stop thanking us.
Was hoping to get in their will, but alas a thank you was enough.
That’s so sweet. My husband is like that. Helps anyone who’s struggling. That’s why I love him.
Just because I hate people in general doesn’t mean I ain’t gonna help them.
At the same time I’ll tell off a pensioner if they try cutting in line. Queueing is sacred regardless of age.
Nothing in particular but it’s just been a good week. I’ve been eating less animal based food. I’ve reconnected with a bunch of old friends. I’ve lost some more weight. My knee hurts which blows because I’ve been really enjoying doing more exercise. Spring, it’s not kick-in-the-dick cold all the time. I’ve started doing an NDIS course to try and retrain my myo degree into something more useful to me. I seem to have a bunch more money than I thought. I normally don’t pay much attention because I live so frugally and it’s been stacking in the background. Not life changing money more like an extra grand for booze and toys - like the Ninja Creami, I’m having a tub of low-cal sorbet most days now - which is odd because I’m probably frugal to a fault so splashing out feels weird.
The derelict van belonging to the squatters in the local (derelict) milk bar got towed by the council. No more of their 3 flea-stricken mongrels wandering in and out of everyone’s front yards. Yes those dogs were definitely NOT being looked after properly - all were entire males and challenged every other dog in the street and people too. Sometimes very loudly. They chased small children from the local school coming home, were fed mostly on KFC and were disobedient to their ‘owners’. And the squatters’ non-registered land cruiser got towed as well. I think everyone in the street rejoiced at the sudden increase in parking and now can walk their dogs without fear of large vet bills. And let their children come home after school unaccompanied. Which I think is healthy. There’s far too much helicopter parenting nowadays. While I understand there’s a housing crisis, and mental health (and drug) issues make it hard to find a cheap rental, keeping 3 hungry, disobedient dogs in a derelict van only a couple of blocks from a primary school is just plain bad pet parenting. I’m very glad indeed that there were no tragedies.
Definitely a win. There’s so much wrong with this. Shit.
Hasn’t been fun dealing with it. Fortunately my “I’m no one to mess with” mojo hadn’t deserted me, so the dogs mostly stayed out of my yard. Lots of us here in the street were walking on eggs with regard to those dogs. We are SO GLAD they’re gone. I don’t think anyone got bitten, but imo it was only a matter of time.
I never narc on squatters but these guys were arseholes. I’m glad things are safer now. With the dogs free roaming they could have bitten a kid.
Not me, but on my way home I told a guy in the tram that his boots were the coolest thing I’ve seen all week (they were, pointed leather cowboy boots with red all over them, very baller). I like to think that is one thing that sticks with him as a highlight of his week!
I’ve reduced my internet time and pivoted my interactions a bit more to some nicer people. It’s early days and I feel like I should keep my internet usage minimal (plus one or two are still friends with the mean people - a bit worried they might follow me even though I left) but it’s a start. Not everyone is going to automatically hate you.
I finally managed to get the vets to prescribe the antibiotics. I missed picking them up today (doh) but can tomorrow.
I’ve decided to accept a little help around the home sometimes, from maybe one person I trust.
I managed to get a “I feel like a proud dad” comment out of my boss when I pulled off a joke on him.
My mate bought his dog to the pub just now. Puppy time
Puppy alert! What kinda puppy?
Jack Russel at the pub today and a gooodle at work
Some back physio has really improved my life.
I love that for you. Can you share what you’re doing to improve that?
I am walking faster ( not fast, just fast enough to bring different muscles into play ) and swinging my arms a very little.
Wow that’s lucky!
I think I already commented it a few days ago, but people at uni asking me to paint with them! Also have received a bunch of compliments this week, which may or may not have boosted my ego 😊
Yes I did! So jealous! It’s the small things that give you that boost to punch the air and continue! 🥰
Definitely the job. I’m not designed to have so much spare time. I find that I use my free time much more effectively when there is a hard limit.
That’s definitely a good thing. Well done. 👏