Far and Away

[Appleblossom]

I could do with floating on water in a tropical paradise.  We had a big appointment.  All Good> COnsidering that it is a MH appointment.  Now he is off to girlfriend and I have a night to myself. Exhausted but a also relieved it went well today.

[Catcakes]

Hi @Faith-and-Hope... ooh nice for you to go home and see your big dragons 😍
Hope that goes well.
I’m waiting on the blind man at my house. The joke here is wondering whether he’ll have a dog or a stick 😜
But I’m just looking forward to seeing my new blinds.
Glad it’s friday to be honest, I’ve driven to mum’s every day and completed more chores there than usual plus plenty of my own.
Hoping to have some quiet time at home on the weekend.🌿

[Faith-and-Hope]

Yes @Catcakes ..... will be good to see the big dragons .... all at work / uni at the moment ..... it’s midday here so I have to wait.

Have tech people here at the house at the mo .....

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi @Appleblossom .....👋

[Catcakes]

Hi @Appleblossom,
Glad to read MH appointment went well.
We have a few coming up that I am anxious about. I think I have been overfilling my agenda as a distraction to be honest.
I feel a bit like you, exhausted. Hope you find some way of floating this evening. 🏝

[Former-Member]

Oops,  sorry for that - edited now,  i'm tired & 1/2 blind lol
Highlighted
Hi Faith-and-Hope ....
How am i going ? Hmm, tired, stressed, lonely, but ok, thanks 4 asking. // Yes, My Mum has created an amazing garden, it needs a good tidyup - maybe in the cooler weather of my sibs dont force dad into care. // Has my house sold ? No. // It must be good to be back in WA - even if its only the weekend xox
Hi @Zoe7 @Former-Member @Snowie @Owlunar @Adge, @Shaz51, thanks for tagging me, not got much time online these days, definately need some serious down-time... LOL
👋

[Faith-and-Hope]

Quick fly-by here ..... will be home later with more time to catch up on everyone’s day.

Won’t tag cos I don’t want to overlook anyone with my messy brain today ..... :face_with_rolling_eyes:

🤭😘💕

[Shaz51]

HUgs @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member, @Catcakes, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member 

[Appleblossom]

Hello "Far and Away" people @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Catcakes @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope

We need relief from our burdens sometimes, whether the escape is travel, work, reading, or other escapist activity, but only long enough to make good decisions.

@CatcakesI dont have a clear idea of how much is enough, too little or too much.

Singing keeps me being involved with my whole self and mind and being, but I dont see it as the deeper meaning of my life.nIt just become a thing that was possible, and with all the negatice things that had occurred, something that was positive.

I have pulled back on 2 things recently. I withdrew from one choir and will only do Front of House.  At least I keep some contact, get to distinguish between being active and performing and being passive as an audience and a free ticket. They gace me a solo last year so I dont want to just dump them.  I just keep trying my best and see what life evolves from that.

The other area I have partially withdrawn from is the Comminity Guide Role. I do not want to leave the forum, but to relax my expectations of my self and reduce the expectations of others.

Had a silly experience this morning then, :rewarded self"  with a packet of Tim Tams. Its been a year since that little sin.  Now off to make a healthy Burgen Sandwich.

[Catcakes]

Sounds like you’re working through the need for balance in doing for others and caring for self in a healthy way @Appleblossom.
I can recognise it’s importance and could even give wise counsel to others but still can’t practise it for myself.
I am getting better at treating myself to some time out or pampering but the imbalance of doing for others still exists.
Enjoying the rain today though because it always gives me permission to stay in for a bit 🌿