I like to think that when I’m old enough I will heed any advice that I should stop driving, if I haven’t already voluntary realised it myself. But, with the number of cases I hear of elderly people believing they are fine to drive when they are clearly not, I wonder if some kind of self awareness problem happens in old age? Yes some are narcissists but they can’t all be, can they? Will my brain become selfish and dumb when I’m old? I really really hope not. I don’t want to be that person. Anyway, hope the vicroads testing sorts out the MIL and gets her off the road. Safer for everyone.

Congratulations!

Chicken soup won’t cure you but it sure will make you feel better. Panadol or nurofen will help with fever and aches.

Owwwww. Just stubbed my toe badly. Broke toenail but no blood thankfully. Hope it grows out without getting infected.

Lazy night. Thai takeaway for dinner. Sound of the rain is nice.

With older pets, sometimes the risk of anaesthesia is higher than the risk of a slow growing illness, considering the age of the pet. Which is why sometimes vets will advise ‘do nothing, just monitor’, because it’s the best course of action for the pets health. Ask the vet what the risks of both are. They can never say with certainty though, it’s always just balancing probabilities. It’s never easy to make these decisions.

Great to see the art today. Made me smile.

Housework and nap. I’m awake at 3am for no reason so tomorrow is stuffed.

Well done, this sounds really tough!

Congrats on the 42kg! I only need to shift about 10 to get back to my regular weight. Just want to get on top of things before it keeps going in the wrong direction. I think drastic or strict diet is not sustainable for me, I think a general overall reduction in calories will be the goal.

That’s good advice. I’m pretty lucky, no current injuries. Just need to work on getting started!

I used to do a lot more walking in the past due do different location and job, maybe that’s part of the problem, less incidental exercise. Will be getting out there once the weather clears!

These look great

Will check it out.

So I’ve had a slow creep of weight in the last couple of years, and though it’s not super excessive it’s the heaviest I’ve been and not a trend I want to continue. Gonna try and reduce the snacking and cook some lower calorie foods for a while. Also gonna attempt some fitness improvement, but I’m a pretty sedantry person so need to start gentle. If anyone has recommendations for apps or youtubers etc for beginner fitness would love any tips.

Edit: love all these great recommendations, thankyou all!

When a door closes a window opens.

Very wet.

Happy Birthday!

The Sun. Lovely day outside.

Hope you get well soon!