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Week 10 of 2026

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Here we are at the start of March and Autumn; I slept well getting just under 7hrs. It is a wet morning I hope it doesn’t rain all day.

Did the usual housework and cleaned off Tim’s bed side table and packed away the Cpap machine I knew he wouldn’t use.

It has been a cool dry day, saw Blain when he came to see his mum, looks like he may be moving home while they look for somewhere else to live.

This afternoon has been lovely and warm.

Steps:6,637=3.3k’s or 2 miles

Good morning, all, I slept well till 3.20am after that I was in pain and hot and tossing and turning till 4.20am when I had enough and got up.

My BGL was 5.5 and the temp at 4.30am was 22c or 71f. At 11am it was 27c or 80f.

Tasha came down and asked if they could store some of Blain’s stuff here as she doesn’t have enough room at her             place.

By 2pm it was 30c or 86f and I had to turn the air con on. Thankfully I only need it on for an hour.

Steps: 7,028 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

Good morning anyone reading this, I have been up since 4am but I was in bed early last night and had a good 9hrs &30minutes of sleep.

My BGL was 5.5 and it was 21c or 69f, by 6am it started raining, also had T (Blain’s gf) come down looking for milk which I gave her.

What a morning Tasha had a skip bin delivered this morning and when he got home from work Tim started taking stuff up and tossing it into the bin, in helped by placing items on the walker and taking them to the bin. I decided to remove items allowing me to get out an old cupboard I then opened the front wooden door.

The mess behind the cupboard and door was awful so I cleaned that up it all took over an hour to do it. I cleaned the front of the wooden door but as I am short, I couldn’t reach the top of the door, I will see if Sam will come and finish it for me.

It is 5pm and I am feeling really unwell, I am very tired and really just not with it.

No steps as my watch died, it will not charge.

Been up since 4.10am, I am feeling much better this morning, I had a around 7.5hrs of sleep. My BGL was 5.8 and it is currently 22c or 70f.

Jess came over when she got home and asked if I could wash her work shirts as she has OT for the next two nights.

At midday I had to turn the air con as    it was 30c or 86f.

By 4pm I was ratshit and felt like crap due to tiredness I am now going to bed and it is only 6.30pm

Another early start and damn my body is moving a lot this morning and my let knee is crackling.

Tim has called in sick for work he hopes he will be ok by lunch time to do his arvo shift.

I went shopping with Sue and in was ratshit all morning, I left the house wearing a long skirt and shoes and I had to remove the skirt yes, I had shorts on under it and also took my shoes off.

I had an hour-long nap between 12 & 1pm, also Dawson came over for a visit he was here are 45 minutes.

Tim isn’t working at all today even though he started feeling ok by 10am.

This afternoon I wasn’t the best but I ate something and started to feel much better.

Steps:5,509= 3.7k’s

Up far to early for my liking 4.10am as I wasn’t able to get comfortable in bed with my left arm hurting and my right hip hurting.

It is 21c or 70f, but we are looking at a top temp of 30c. I got around 6hrs of sleep and my BGL was 6.6.

Went shopping with Sue after her doctor’s appointment, I was not the best, I think it was due to the heat and my swollen feet.

I had a one-hour nap and have been great for the rest of the day.

I emptied the money boxes I have been putting money in since 2021 which I will use as spending money on our cruise next month.  Total amount $300.

Steps: 5,426 = 3.5k’s

Good morning, another damn early start I was up at 4.15 and had a shower before starting my day. It is 21c or 69f my BGL is 6.6 and I had around 7hrs of sleep.

I went back to bed at 7am for an hour, I feel ok after that nap. At 9.45am I was watching TV and started to fall asleep and my back was aching. Then my hearing aid battery died so got up and changed seats.

After having another nap between 11 & 12 I am feeling great.

Tim is working tonight.

A late night for me it has just gone 9pm and I’m to bed, fingers crossed I sleep better.

Steps:3.939=2k’s

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Week 8 of 2026

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Another early start up at 4.20am, it is 19c or 66f again this morning but like yesterday I expect it will heat up.

Tim and I went to the Reject shop, and I bought a number of things.

Tasha and Blain are still at it, Tasha said he blocked her on Facebook he said he didn’t, but he has a new account, and she hasn’t been added and he isn’t planning to do so. I feel this is somewhat childish.

Tasha sent me a long text about how she is feeling, which I am not sharing here but it hurt me how she is feeling so unloved and unappreciated and there is nothing I can do. It all started because Blain didn’t come to see his mum on her birthday.

Steps: 5,114 = 2.5k’s or 1.5 miles

Good morning and hello Monday, I slept through to 4.55am getting around 7hrs of sleep as it took me a while to settle last night but once settled, I slept well.

It is a wet morning but not cold temp at 5.30am was 19c or 66f, the rain has been heavy twice since I got up.

Got a text message from Hunter New England Oral heath about my appointment I had to ring them to arrange the appointment they have issued a voucher for me to see someone at Warners Bay Dental, rang them and made the appointment it is next Monday at 10am.

Around 6pm I started to feel unwell; I think I need to eat but can’t find anything. Rang Tasha she was out but on her way home so she swung by Macca’s and got me

Tim’s juror duty has been pushed back another day.

Steps: 5,140 = 2.7k’s or 1.6 miles

Had another good night, Tim is working all day, this I know because he took his lunch.

I have had a good start to the day it is only 17c or 62f I had a good 8hrs sleep.

I did a load of washing and hung it up to dry.

Tasha went to use her powerfit which I returned to her yesterday and wouldn’t you know it, its not working. I told her to come and get mine and try it out as it was half the price of the Powerfit brand at first, she said no but changed her mind and came down to get it.

Steps:5,470 = 2.7k’s or 1.6 miles

Had a good night slept of 9hrs it is currently 19c or 66f we are looking at a top of 37c yeah hope that’s wrong. My blood glucose level was 5.4

I went with Sue have her blood test done followed by the ultrasound, however, pathology was so crowded and there was only one woman working we had to leave before Sue’s number was called.

The ultrasound went well, the guy who did the scan said she has a fatty liver.

This afternoon while watching YouTube on the TV I dropped the remote and stood on it when I tried to pick it up deleting my account, I was annoyed but thought I would just have to re-add it. Yeah, not so easy keeps coming up that something went wrong try again after I don’t know how many tries, I gave up and turn the TV off for a while I will try again soon.

I decided to reboot my Foxtel box and after that it worked on the second try.

It is currently 4pm and 36c or 97f

Steps: 6,258 = 3k’s

Good morning world, it is going to be another hot day, I am up dressed and will soon get ready to go shopping with Sue.

It is currently 23c or 73f and my BGL was 5.4 and the time is 5.15am, I had 8hrs of sleep.

When I got back from shopping, I turned the air con on as it was 28c or 82f the time was 10.30am.

I am thankful that Sue helps me change my clothes.

I was able to turn the air con off at 5.30pm

It reached a top temp of 30c or 86f

Steps: 8,164 = 4k’s or 2.4 miles

Good morning, everyone, hope everyone are doing well, I slept well got around 8hrs of sleep. It is currently 23c or 73f only supposed to reach 26c, my BGL was 5.8 at 5am.

Sue came over and picked me up and we took Summer’s birthday present and lever in in the boot of Kathy’s car.

After that went over and saw Dave at work for a few minutes then back home again. That was good I like it when we go and see Dave even if it’s only for 10 minutes.

Steps: 6,515 = 3.3k’s 2 miles

SUMMER’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 13 TODAY

Good morning, everyone who is reading this, I hope all are well and if you are reading this in the evening, I hope you have a good night.

I have been up since 5am slept right through the night getting 8hrs of sleep.

It is 22c or 77f we are heading for a top of 35c 95f, my BGL was 5.8.

Damn its hot today and the heat has drained me and gave me a headache. The temp is 38c or 100f.

Tim let for work around 3.40 and won’t be home to around 1am.

It is now 8pm the temp has come down to 25c or 77f, Tasha hasn’t turned up to help so I will put myself to bed.

Steps: 6,427 = 3.2k’s

Week 7 of 2026

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Good morning world, here I am up washed and dressed, I have unpacked the dishwasher and took some rubbish to the bin.

My blood glucose level is 6.1 and I had around 8hrs of sleep, even though the watch said I had only 6hrs but that would be because it came loose during the night. It is 22c or 71f at 5am.

Been a sticky day but not hot, I did a load of washing and hung it on the clothes hoists to dry, I placed them in front of the fan.

Steps: 9,584 = 4.8k’s or 3 miles

Hello Monday, hello world, I slept good had 9hrs of sleep woke feeling good, I am washed, dressed and moisturised, I apply moisturiser to my face, neck, chest and arms each morning so my skin doesn’t dry out.

Anyway, my BGL: was 6.3 this morning and it is 22c or 71f it is only supposed to reach 24c today.

We have had light rain on and off all day.

By 5.30pm I started to feel really tired.

Steps: 4,435 = 2.3k’s

Good morning, all, what a shit night I have had tossing and turning and not sleeping only managed 4hrs in total of sleep, I have been up since 4am. Tim also has had a shocking night not being able to sleep, he has been up   since 3am.

It is 22c this morning and my BGL was 5.9 and I except I will need a nap sometime this morning.

I managed to have a short nap sitting in my armchair, but I woke up when Tim got home.

I had the air cons on for a few hours this afternoon.

Had another incident with the tremor being bad so I took and extra half tablet and in 10 minutes I was ok everything had settled.

Tim rang me at 5.15pm to let me know he will be home late around 7pm, he rang again at 6.15 asking if I could order pizza and he would pick it up on his way, which I did.

Steps: 4,396 = 2.2k’s or 1.3 miles

Good morning, everyone I slept well I managed to get 7hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.10am as I woke up felt awake so got up. Tremor noticeable this morning settled 15 minutes after taking my meds.

It is a hot day temp of 30c or 86f, I have the air cons going. I cleaned the glass sliding doors.

I didn’t feel well between 12.30 & 2.15pm, I took my meds at 2pm and in 15 minutes I was feeling much better.

Steps: 7, 589 = 3.8k’s or 2.3 miles

Good morning, all who read this it is currently 5.30am I have been up for an hour, and I am drenched in sweat, waiting for Tim to leave for work so I c.an have a shower.

It is 22c or 71f, we are heading for a top temp of 32c. I had 8hrs of sleep and I feel good.

Sue’s blood tests showed her glucose level was too high, her liver function isn’t good, and her cholesterol is too high. She needs another test to check for diabetes as well as other stuff.

She also needs to have an ultrasound of her stomach.

It went from a hot day to a coldish day. I even had to shut the front door for a bit as the breeze on my legs was cold.

Steps: 4,396 = 2.2k’s or 1.3 miles

Had a good 7hrs of sleep woke feeling good, was up at 4.30, it is much cooler this morning only 19c or 66f, our top temp is supposed to be 22c.

Sandra came around to show me her new car; it is a 2011 Honda Odyssey silver in colour.

By 11am I was starting to not feel good so went and had an hour nap after which I was much better.

Had a phone call from Tim he is doing emergency rail and will be home late.

Steps: 5,447 = 2.7k’s pr 1.6 miles

NATASHA’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 39 TODAY

I slept well till 3am then the pain in my left shoulder and right hip got to so at 4am I got up.

It is 19c or 66f this morning and even though I needed the heater on in the bathroom when I got dressed, I had to change from long pants into shorts as I started sweating.

Tim came to bed at 1.20am but I have no idea what time he got home.

I have had a rough morning but doing much better after I ate.

Natasha and Blain are having an issue he isn’t coming to see her for her birthday, and this has upset Tasha. I get how she feels but she always says birthdays are just another day.

For some reason, I got it into my head that I had done something to piss Tasha off and sent her a text saying sorry, she came down gave me a hug and said I hadn’t said or done anything to upset her.

Tim has spent the afternoon cleaning     out the car.

Steps: 4,483=2.2k’s

Week 6 of 2026

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Had a good night but I don’t think Tim did as he is asleep in his armchair behind me and I am trying not to disturb him. Even though Sunday is my no alarm day so I can sleep in I was still wide awake at 5am so I got up.

The temp this morning is 20c or 69.8f and my BGL was 5.5, I had a good 8hrs sleep.

By 11am I turned the air con as the temp was 30c or 86f.

At 3pm Tim fell asleep in his chair; after spending a lot of time outside, ‘for 30 minutes.

At 6.30pm it started to rain which cooled things down.

Steps: 6,226 = 3.1k’s or 1.8 miles

Had a good 10hrs of sleep, woke up to a wet morning the temp is only 18c or 64f my BGL was 5.5.

Tim home from work between shifts.

It hasn’t rained all day thankfully and it hasn’t been hot either.

Other than the usual housework this morning I have done very little.

Tim bought himself a new flag as the one we have out the back has been damaged by strong winds, well it came today along with a transgender flag he bought for Sam. Sam was  pleased but sceptical as he said Tim has a couple of times in the past said all was ok with them only to turn around and again say something hurtful to Sam. Also, Sam things I talked Tim into getting it, but I didn’t know anything about it.

Steps: 3,001

Had a good night till 4am when I woke with a headache, I think it was caused by how tight Tim had done the straps on my Cpap mask last night. After 10 minutes I had to get up due to the pain.

Since I was up, I decided to have my shower while Tim was still in bed while I was showering, I realised the headache had gone.

It is 19c or 66f this morning we are headed for a top of 23c or 73f.

My BGL was 5.9 again and I had a good 9hrs of sleep.

I went with Sue for her ultrasound she isn’t good very lightheaded and when she laid down for the ultrasound the room started to spin, and she didn’t feel good.

After that was down, we went to the plaza so I go drop some scripts off at the chemist, while we were there Sue had them take her blood pressure, she thought it might be a bit low, but it was too high instead.  She did find out the medication she takes for her anxiety is also for high blood pressure and she didn’t take it for a couple of days as she ran out.

This arvo she is still not doing good still lightheaded and feeling unwell. I hope she is feeling better tomorrow.

Steps: 6,917 = 3.4k’s or 1.8miles

Had a good night, up at 4.50am no headache today as I loosened the strap around my forehead on the Cpap mask. It is a nice 18c or 64f this morning my BGL was 6.0 and I had 7hrs of sleep according to my watch which is only a rough estimate but at least something to go by.

At 12.45 I had to turn the air con on as I was starting to feel unwell due to the heat.

I made myself an egg and cheese roll but only managed to eat less than half of it.

I had a hot cross bun at 2pm as I started to feel a bit unwell.

It is 6pm and I am falling asleep so will be in bed soonish.

Tasha came down she bought herself a new sewing machine so Tim could hem some pants for her, he said on the weekend he will show he how to us it. She bought a cool storage bag for it which is on wheels, Tim asked how much the bag was she paid $40 so he gave her money to go get one for his sewing machine.

Steps: 6,143 = 3.10k’s or 2.4miles

I have been up since 4.20am I did have 8hs & 30mins of sleep and was feeling awake, so I got up. My BGL was 5.4 the temp is 20c or 68f.

I wore my new shoes when I went shopping this more, they fit ok but after a while I had to take them off as my feet started to hurt, my right shoe felt tight and the left felt too loose. They didn’t start out feeling like that.

I haven’t been good this morning with the tremor returning in my legs, jaw and internal, so I decided to take one of the strong Madopar instead of the lower dosage at 10am and I took the lower dosage at 2pm and I am feeling much better after that.

I will see how I go tomorrow.

It is another hot day reach a top temperature of 32c or 89.6f.

Steps: 4,368 = 2.5k’s or 1.2miles

Good morning world it is 6.15am on Friday morning, I have showered dressed applied make-up now for breakfast. My BGL was 5.6 at 5am the temp was 22c or 71.6f we are heading for a top of only 28c or 82.4f.

Saw the doctor about my depression he has increased my medication, so we will see how that goes.

It is hot at 1pm it is 28c or 82.4f and I’m starting to find unwell.

It started to rain here around 6pm but didn’t last long.

Steps:4,111 = 2.5k’s

I had a good 9hrs of sleep been up since 4.30am it is currently 22c or 71f and my BGL at 5am was 5.9.

It is another stinking hot day; this afternoon Tim went and picked up the new computer desk chair I bought from Officeworks yesterday. He should put it together later this evening.

My BGL at 6pm was 5.3

Steps:6,739 = 3.4k’s or 2 miles

Week 4 of 2026

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I slept well, managed 7hrs of sleep, woke at 4.50am at 5.30 after Tim left for work I had a shower and shave before getting breakfast. My BGL was 6.4 the temp was 19c or 66f and it is raining.

It is now midday and it’s still raining the temp is 20c of 68f. Tim got home around 11.30am.

It stopped raining around 2pm so around 4pm Tim was able to go out the back and do whatever.

Steps:6,521 = 3.3k’s or 1.9miles

Had a good 7hrs sleep with some really strange dreams that mum and dad were part of mum was with me shopping and dad was at the doctors with a bleeding hand.

It is another wet day, and we are off to my appointment with Dr Babu my neurologist in Sydney a 2hr drive from here.

My appointment went well; she has increased the Sifrol to double it is now and has degreased the Madopar I take for tablets a day two of them have been degreased in strength to see if that helps with the dyskinesia.

We arrived home around 3pm

Steps: 6,663 = 3.3k’s or 2 miles

I am up way earlier then I would like to be but from 2.30am I was restless and unable to find a comfortable position to lay in so at 4.20am I got up and started my day. I may need a nap during the day we will see.

The temp this morning was 17c or 62.6f so somewhat nippy. My BGL was 6.6 so a bit high.

By 5am I had cleaned the kitchen, emptied the dishwasher, swept the kitchen floor and vacuumed the lounge and hallway, emptied the bins and had a wash and moisturised my body and of course got dressed for the day.

I tossed then towels into wash but after a while the machine made a noise and when I went to check the error code it was unable to drain. When Tim got up, he spent a couple of hours checking the drainage hose which was ok not blocked now when he gets home from work, he is going to take the pump filter out and check it.

I have asked Tasha to take the towels to hers and wash them for me she still hasn’t done it at 2pm. So, I asked Jess and Sam came down and took them back to her house to wash them for me.

Tim arrived home around 5pm and hour later than expected.

Steps: 5,446 = 2.7k’s or 1.6 miles

Another early start I got up at 4.20am due to a bad headache and feeling unwell. I had a good 8hrs of sleep.

At 5am my BGL was 6.5 and the temp a cool 17c or 62f, I have taken my morning meds and hopefully the headache will ease soon, I am having my morning egg flip which is helping with the unwell feeling.

I am going with Sue while she gets and Xray on her knee and then we will go to the post office as I need stamps and want to see about the concession stamps now that I am on a pension again.

Got the stamps no problem, went to Coles and then Sue went to pick up the scripts while I waited on a seat outside Coles, only to have Sue ring and say there was a problem she was being told that I owed $121 instead of $15. I went down brought up the app where it showed I’d paid, they then said it was ok all sorted.

Tasha was supposed to help go to bed only to be helping damn Benny again.

Steps: 6,153 = 3.11k’s or 1.9 miles

Had a good night sleep getting over 10hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.30am and had a shower and cleaned the kitchen before my 5am alarm went off.

I am going shopping with Sue and looking forward to it as per usual.

It is going to be another hot day. I am feeling so tired by midday.

Tim cooked lunch crumb chicken with baked spuds and carrots and peas, with cheesecake for dessert.

This afternoon Jess came over to get something, and Tim asked her if she was talking to him and she said no and left. This was the start of an argument between me and Tim as he acted like he didn’t understand why she would be like that. I told him she is supporting her child and doesn’t like the way he is treating Sam. This went on for 2hrs, at one point I said he was acting like he didn’t trust me and he said he didn’t, that hurt when I asked why he avoided the question and starter going on about Sam is Leo and Leo is a boy.

So, all in all a distressing afternoon.

Steps:8,026 = 4k’s or 2.2 miles

I had a rough night; I slept well till 1.30am after that I had trouble settling tossing and turning finding it difficult to lay on my left side due to the pain in my shoulder. I managed to get some sleep laying on my back but after a while that also started to hurt. I ended up coming out to the lounge room and sleeping for a bit in my armchair. All in all, I got around 6hrs of sleep.

This morning my BGL was 7.1 and it was 19c or 66f.

I was surprised to see Sue turn up she just came to check on me.

Steps: 7,750 = 3.9k’s or 2.2 miles

I slept well last night getting 7hrs of sleep my BGL was 5.9 the temp this morning is 17c or 62f.

This morning Tim and I went to Aldi as they had advertised office chairs for $60 but of course, they had none in stock. So, I spent some time looking online for one but then my internet started playing up so I got the shits and packed it in.

After going to Aldi Tim wanted to go to his favourite butcher which we did, and he got the meat he wanted.

It has been another hot day with a temp of 30c or 86f in my house without the air con going.

Around 6pm Jessica came down and showed me some clips she found funny and reminded her of me, it was funny.

It was then I was informed that her and Tim had a long talk and things are much better between them.

Tasha arrived at 7.15pm to help me get ready for bed.

Steps: 6,981 = 3.4k’s or 2 miles

Week 3 of 2026

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I slept well till 3am, after that I had a blocked nose and pain my left shoulder and right hip and just couldn’t settle, so I got up at 4.45am.

It is much cooler today only 20c at 5am with a top temp of only 24c, I am having a rough day.

I tried to have a nap but couldn’t settle so after half an hour of trying I gave up, even though I didn’t fall asleep after spending that time laying with my eyes closed, I did feel a bit more with it when I got up.

Tim has spent a good part of the day working on the stand for the portable air con. The first one he did wasn’t right the front needs to be a tad higher than the back in order for it to drain correctly.

I think I will be having an early night.

Steps:9,207 = 4.6k’s or 2.9miles

Had a decent enough sleep, woke a couple of times but all in all managed around 8hrs of sleep. This morning it is cool and 18c or 64f we are looking at a top temp of only 23c or 73.4f

My BGL was 6.5 this morning. I have a doctor’s appointment at 11.20 this morning.

Sue took me to my doctor’s appointment; it was a waste of time, as I was right and I couldn’t get my care plan done yet not till next month.

It has rained on and off all day.

Tim home at 3pm.

Steps: 7,062 = 4.6k’s or 2.1miles

Had a good night got 9hrs and 37 mins of sleep, it is 20c or 68f and we are expecting a top temp of 25c or 77f, my BGL was 6.3

Tim has work but will be home for a couple of hours instead of sitting around in a hot bus waiting.

Had my physio appointment, it went well and it turned out to be my last appointment as the physio was very pleased with my progress. She also said it was a pleasure to see one who has some common sense.

It has been a hot day got up to 27c of 80.6f.

Steps: 7,336 = 3.7k’s or 2.2 miles

Had a good night’s sleep got around 9hrs again, my BGL was a bit high this morning at 7.5. The temp this morning is 21c or 69.8f we are looking at a top temp of 26 but we will see.

The day is warm with some rain but not much, thankfully the clothes Tim hung outside to dry did dry.

I had a moment of confusion just not with it, thankfully it didn’t last long.

Tim has at last got the stand for the portable A/C the way he wants it and he is happy, now he is going to work on the one for Sue.

Around 6pm I suggested we turn the A/C off, but no Tim said he was hurt, although when he went to have a shower, I turned the fans off.

Steps:5,523 = 2.7k’s or 1.6miles

Slept well although I had to get up 4 times to pee, so frustrating but at least my feet are not swollen. I managed 6hrs and 38mins of sleep. My BGL was 6.6 the temp at 5.30an was 21c or 69.8f.

Tim left for work at 9am he should be home around 3pm

The temp at midday is 27c or 80.6f, so I turned the air con on in the kitchen.

The order with the exhaust hose extension arrived, earlier than expected. When Tim went to attach it, he found it to be a tad small but with some thick black tape he attached it and made it work.

By 4pm I was having difficulty with my concentration and by 5pm I was having issues with trying to stay awake and functioning.

Steps: 9,099=4.6k’s or 2.8miles

I had a good night sleep with 9hrs and 11mins, I was up at 4.50am. my BGL was 6.4 and the temp was a nice 21c or 69.8f.

I spent an hour trying to get this damn computer to work, it wasn’t the computer it was the internet for some reason it took my that long to think turn the damn modem off and on again. After doing that the problem was fixed.

Tim had a dentist appointment cost him $350 I can’t remember what work he had done but he says he needs another filling and 2 extractions all up for that work will be around $900.

He is working this afternoon

When Tim got home, he wasn’t in a good mood, and it got worse by the time I went to bed he was saying that Tasha should be coming and helping me not him.  Just as I got into bed, he said something about being done with the girls they don’t love or respect him and next time he sees someone here he will just get in the car and leave, I didn’t catch what name he said though.   I asked if he wanted to talk about it he snapped no and walk out of the room.

Steps: 4,774

Not the best night, woke up feeling sad and with zero motivation, but I have so far unpacked the dishwasher cleaned up the birdseed from near the front door and cleaned the kitchen.

My BGL was 6.4 at 5.30am the temp was 20c or 68f.

I have now vacuumed and feed the birds, cleaned up more birdseed mess, put a load of washing on read some blogs, listen to 2 chapters of my book.

Tim has arranged the drink and Wi-Fi on the cruise cost us $1,100 extra.

Blain came and tossed the rat bat up into the ceiling.

Tasha came down to let us know that her and Jess have decided to get a skip bin Tim said he would chip in.

Steps:5,611 = 2.8k’s or 1.7mile

Week Two of 2026

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When I woke up it was 5.15 and my first thought was how did I sleep through the alarm, it took a few seconds to remember it was Sunday.

This morning my BGL was 7.1, it was 19c or 66f and I had 10hrs & 22mins of sleep.

By 9am it is 24c or 75f and we have thunder & lightning with rain, so it is muggy. Due to how muggy it is I have the air con on.

Tim left for work at 12.30pm

It has rained on and off all day

Steps:7,198 = 3.6k’s or 2.1m’s

       TEMIKA’S 16TH BIRTHDAY

Had a good night sleep got 8hrs & 20mins, my BGL was 7.5 and at 6.30am it was 18C or 64.9f

Sue picked me up and we dropped a birthday card and gift card off for Temika, then we went to Daves and dropped of Dawson’s Christmas present after that we went to Kathy’s work and dropped of Kelli’s Christmas gifts after that we went to Warners Bay Plaza and did some shopping.

When we got back here, we found that Tim had locked the door and I couldn’t get in we rang the doorbell and bashed on the door, then our neighbour called for him to let us in as he was out the back.

It is damn hot today had to turn the air con of for a while.

Steps: 8,860 = 4.5k’s or 2.7 miles

I got up at 4.25am as after going to the loo at 3.20am I wasn’t able to go back to sleep only dozing on and off till I got fed up and decided to get up. I had 8hrs of sleep so that’s good.

The temp at 5am was 19c or 66f, my BGL was 6.5.

I have the portable air conditioner going and the room is comfortable.

I am feeling emotionally today.

Dawson turned up around 3pn he came to say thanks for the Christmas gift.

When Tim arrived homed, he complained about me not having the air con on, but I had not long turned it off as there was a cool breeze, so I opened the doors and turned the air con off.

Steps: 5,066 = 2.5k’s

What a morning, I was up at 5am as usual and by 6.45am I was so tired that I went back to bed till 7.30am when Tim left for work. After that I was ok for a bit but became very tired again and found myself zoning out. I had 7hrs 22mins of sleep and my BGL was 6.4 and it was 20c or 68f.

By 11am it was 28c or 82.4f and I had to turn the kitchen A/C on as well. The portable A/C was already on.

It reached a top of 32c or 89.6f

Tim got home from work at 2.15pm so not a long day.

I managed to write one letter which made me happy.

Steps:7,516 = 3.8k’s or 2.2miles

It feels like a busy start to the day, I was up at 4.50am, I opened the house up and vacuumed and tidy the kitchen before having a shower.

My BGL is 6.1 at 5.30 and the temp is 20c or 68f, we are in for a hot day.

Sam came over just to look through the kitchen for food and while she was here Tim got up so I gave her, her birthday gift a $50n gift card for EB Games.

Sam liked what I gave her for her birthday the gift card and what I wrote in the card.

This afternoon I received a parcel which contained 2 dresses and a top I hadn’t ordered checked and they were free gifts from Temu. One of the dresses was what I was thinking about for Sam. Sam tried it on and came and showed me and I thought she looked nice.

I haven’t mentioned it to Tim as he would only go on about me encouraging feel I am being supportive.

The temp reached 35c or 95f, the heat made me sick, Jessica asked me if I wanted to go to lunch with them for Sam’s birthday, but I felt too sick to do so.

Tim went on and on about me giving Sandy a small bottle of “his” Fanta so much that I snapped at him that I got it and to let it go, he just got more pissed.

Steps: 8,786 = 4.5k’s or 2.7miles

A rough night I was up and down to pee about 5 times during the night and woke feeling tired but decided to get up anyway so I could get some stuff done before the heat arrives. I had around 7hrs of sleep.

It is a pleasant 20c or 68f, but we are in for a stinking hot day with a top temp of 34c.

Tim has caught the bus out to Toronto I think to meet up with some work mates he isn’t driving so he can have a couple of beers.

Tim arrived home at 2pm also at 2pm it was 33c or 91.4f.

Tim realised that the portable A/C is leaking from the front and there is water all over the floor. He has spent ages trying to figure out why. He now has it sitting with the front raised up a tad and I am worried it will fall but it stopped the leaking.

He is now working tomorrow.

Steps:10,112

I had a good night getting around 7hrs of sleep. However, I am feeling depressed and want to cry, why? Well, there is more tension between Tim & Jess over Sam. Jess is fed up with how Tim treats Sam refusing to refer to Sam as she and going on about just being truthful and that Sam is male not female.

When Tim mentioned it and I read what he wrote to Jess I could understand her feelings and because I didn’t 100% side with him Tim became angry with me and ended up saying he didn’t want to discuss it.

So, I am not feeling that good this morning.

It has been another bloody hot day got up to 40c here or 104f.

Steps:8,650 = 4.3k’s or 2.3mikes

Week 52 of 2025

~ joannerambling ~ 4 Comments

Here we are at another Sunday, I hope everyone who reads this is well.

Had a good night, Tasha came and helped me get ready for me as Tim is working.

Being Sunday, it is no alarm day so up at 6am not 5am at 6.30 it is 22C or 71F and I am already starting to sweat.

I had a good 10hrs & 15 mins of sleep. My BGL is 7.0

I cleaned the kitchen, threw a load of clothes on to wash, hung it out and took clothes hoists outside, swept the flood as didn’t want to disturb Tim and fed the birds all by 6.30am.

Speaking of Tim he didn’t get home till 2am.

By 10am it was 34C or 93F, at midday I started to feel unwell, I have a headache and my concentration is terrible, it is now 37C or 98.6F.

This afternoon Tim decided he wanted to buy a portable air conditioner for the lounge room, so did some checking found on at Big W in Mount Hutton and bought it, he should be able to pick it up tomorrow. They had some in stock, but I didn’t want them to be sold out by the time Tim would get there to buy one had that type of thing happen in the past.

Tim checked the thermometer outside at 2pm and it read 45C or 113F.

Steps: 13,821 = 8k’s or 5 miles.

Up at 5am, showered and dressed it is very warm with a temp of 28C or 82.4F, I had a good night’s sleep getting BGL was 6.5 at 6am.

When Tim went pick up the new portable air conditioner, I had him dropped off me off at the plaza so I could do some shopping.

This afternoon it rained for a while, then stopped only to start again.

I have not felt well on and off all day and think I will be in bed early.

Some people have senior moments I have Parkinson’s moments, lately what is in my head comes out wrong from my mouth and it is so depressing, I am getting names wrong calling him her or her him I feel distressed when I do this and wonder what others are thinking about my stuff ups.

I went to share the above paragraph to Facebook only to get a message that my account had been, they wanted me to verify who I was I did what was asked and I will see tomorrow if it has been reinstated.

Steps: 7,411 = 3.7k’s or 2.2 miles

I had a good night’s sleep getting 9hrs, it is 20C or 68F at 5.30am we are headed for a top temp of 30C. My BGL was 7.0

When I checked Facebook, my account had been permanently deleted, so I tried to create another account, but it was rejected. I then came across the account in the name Anne Meadows, and it works do that is what I am using.

Sue and I took Jeannie’s Christmas present from me then we went to visit mum & dad.

I opened Sue’s gift to me, 2 diaries, a small calendar and a small plaque with a message to a sister.

Tim went and set Sue’s new air con up in her bedroom and he also set ours up in the dining room area and it made a big difference. I could tell Tim was surprised how well it worked.

It reached a top of 33C or 91.4F

Steps:9,768= 4.9k’s or 3 miles

Had another good night which 9hrs & 30mins of sleep, my BGL was 6.7 and the temp at 6am was 20C or 68F. we are looking at a top temp of 30C or 86F.

I mopped the bathroom and kitchen floors as well as vacuum out. At 9am it was 24C or 75F.

My brother and Sister in-law came over to drop of some were here e turkey while they were here, I gave them their presents, Leigh seemed to really like her gifts.

By 3pm it was 28C or 82.4F, we don’t have the air con on.

I feel so sad this afternoon, I can’t say why because I don’t know. Sue sent me a photo of Archie and that made me smile and feel a little less sad.

Tim has been helping Natasha with a few things without complaint, she has stripped and repainted one of her bedrooms, wall and ceiling and door, she removed the door and replaced it herself after she sanded it and repainted it. The room looks good, when she is done with this room she is going to start on another one.

Steps:13,385 = 6.8k’s or 4.1 miles

CHRISTMAS DAY

I have been up since 4.35, as I was having trouble sleeping, couldn’t lay on my left side it hurt my shoulder, couldn’t lay on my right side it hurt my hip and laying on my back made that ache.

Jessica and Sam came over at 7am and opened their presents, Tim got up to watch. After they left Tim asked why I gave Sam a skirt and how I was enabling him in his silliness. I said I am supporting her in her decision.

Tasha came down to let us know she will prepare dinner for us not lunch as Jess is sleeping most of the day as she is working tonight.

Later, around 11.15am Blain and Ta’lia arrived and I gave them their presents T was surprise that I gave her so much but seemed pleased with everything.

Kathy rang around 2pm to wish me Merry Christmas.

Dinner was at 4.15pm, Tim cooked the meat and Tash made potato bake, it was ok.

Sandy rang to wish me Merry Christmas

Steps: 6,220=3l’s or 1.8miles

BOXING DAY

Here we are at the 26 Dec. 25 and down here we refer to this as Boxing Day don’t ask why, I don’t know we just do.

I am up showered and dress it is a nice 17c or 62f at 5am, my BGL was 6.5 and I had 9hrs and 55mins of sleep last night.

It is a cold day I am in long leggings and socks to keep my feet warm.

I was so very tired that at 10.30 I went and had an hour nap, after that I was more awake and with it.

We went to Kathy’s for lunch which was wonderful, I had a good time, and I think the gifts we gave were liked.

The top temp was only 19c or 66f.

Steps:6,820=3.4k’s or 2.1miles

Had a good night’s sleep got 8hrs & 35mins, I am now up washed and dressed the temp this morning at 5.30am was 14c or 57f. My BGL was 6.6.

Tim and I are going out to lunch at the Eastern Tiger.

I got motivated to clean the bathroom and do some dusting this morning. By 9.30 it was 20c or 68f.

Lunch was ok I didn’t eat much just no appetite. Got a text from Leigh and it has been decided to cancel the siblings gathering this year as none of us are feeling it.

Kathy rang this afternoon and she was in a right mood; she is pissed that no one other than her and Sue gave me a Christmas present as she feels I do so much for everyone else. She said I shouldn’t be getting them any gifts for them. I said that’s not how I am.

Steps: 8,451 = 4.2k’s or 2.6 miles.

My Christmas

~ joannerambling ~ 6 Comments

How was everyone’s Christmas, mine was ok nothing great, I just haven’t been feeling this year, in fact we have cancelled the siblings gathering as none of us are feeling it this year. Both me and Sue have decided that next year instead of going to Dave’s we all should go out for lunch at the Eastern Tiger and I suggested that next year instead of Tasha cooking lunch for us we should go to the Eastern Tiger and she liked that idea.

                                                                GIFTS FROM SUE

As for gifts well Tim gave me nothing, Tasha gave me nothing, Jessica gave me nothing. Kathy-Lee gave me some nice oils, Sue gave me2 dairies, a small calendar and a sister plaque.

                                                            KATHY’S GIFT TO ME

On Boxing Day Tim and I went to Kathy’s for lunch and Michael made his smash burgers which are so yummy, he also made homemade garlic bread that was also so nice.

                                                                KATHY’S GIFT TO TIM 

Today the 27 Dec Tim and I went to the Eastern Tiger for lunch, Tim commented that I didn’t eat much but my appetite has been very low. 

Week 51 of 2025

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Hi everyone, it is Sunday 14 December and after a rough night I managed 6hrs & 16 mins of sleep, I woke up at 5.35am. I don’t have an alarm set on Sundays.

It has been another stinking hot day, I turned the air con on at 1pm, the temp was 32C or 89F.

I have finished off the Christmas cards and Sue drive me to the post office tomorrow.

I had to leave the air con on when I went o bed as it was still 28C or 82F

Steps:17,142 = 8.7k’s or 5.3 miles

Monday has arrived and the start of another working for some and just another day for others.

Last night there was shorting at Bondi with 42 shot with 16 dead, including one of the two shooters which was a father and son.

Sue came over and drove to the post office so I could post things off. We then went over to Sam’s to drop off gifts for her kids, but she wasn’t home. So, we then went to Lake Fair as Sue wanted to go to Woolies.

Not as hot today.

Steps:12,974 = 6.6K’s or 4 miles

Tuesday, morning and I was up showered and dressed, the ground is wet and it is 16C orb 64F. I had a good 9hrs & 20mins of sleep.

I am not feeling good today, I have a headache and a sore throat and feel so tired.

A wet morning and dry in the afternoon, Tim arrived home around 2pm. As soon as he got home, he went to Tasha’s as she had to go out, and she has someone coming to fix her back door.

Well, the guy turned up and while he was there Tasha arrived home, she started going off at Tim for what reason we do not know anyway he rightly got annoyed and left.

Then Tim came home and tried to ring Booking.com after a while he managed to get to talk to someone who at first wasn’t very helpful but after a while she finally said they would contact the hotel and confirm we didn’t stay there and arrange a refund, we will see.

Steps: 9,015 = 4.6K’s or 2.8 miles

Another warm day, I did a load of washing and hung it out to dry.

I had a good night’s sleep getting 9hrs.

Jess came over at 11am and asked if I wanted to go with her to buy some cupcakes, I said I would. Sadly, when we arrived, they had sold out of cupcakes, so Jess went to the bakery in Cardiff on the way home.

Jess rang me at 3pm and asked me if I could ring the cupcake place and see if they had any available, I did they said they would be available by 4pm so I rang back then and was able to order what she wanted and when she returned home, she brought over one for me.

At 4.45pm I went and got the washing off the clothes hoists and that felt like a task and a half, but I managed.

Steps: 9,533 = 4.8k’s or 2.9 miles

I am up washed and dressed and ready for another day, the temp at 6am is 15C or 50F and we are in for another hot day with a top of 32C 89.6F.

My BGL is 6.2 at 5.30am.

Tim is still in bed as he doesn’t need to get up till 7am, his job today will take him to Sydney

Tim left at 8.30 and I think he said he would be home around 6pm, he has a doctor’s appointment tomorrow at m same time as mine. So, he will drive me there and Sue will meet me there so we can go shopping after my appointment.

It has turned out to be bloody hot but tomorrow it’s supposed to be even hotter. It reached 33C or 91.4F

I have had bugga all motivation today.

Steps:13,903 = 7k’s or 4.3miles

I slept well managed 8hrs & 35 minutes of sleep woke three times to pee and got up at 4.45am, I am showered and moisurised and dressed in house clothes but will change my top for a dress before going out.

Had a doctor’s appointment for scripts then Sue and I went to Sam’s (my niece) to drop of gifts from Mrs Claus as well ad gifts for Tom’s girls.

Sue said she spoke to Jeannie who said she would not be at the sibling Christmas lunch because it’s her partner Peter’s birthday of course he  is able to attend but they never come and Sue said when she asked Jeannie if she would be there she got very angry going off and saying it’s Peter’s birthday last year we had it on a different date and she still didn’t come due  to Pete’s birthday. So, I said I would take Jeannie’s gift to her daughter Sam’s place who will take them to Jeannie’s on Christmas Day.

It is really hot with a temp of 38C or 100.4F. Steps:11,337 = 7.4k’s or 4.5 miles.

I was up before my alarm this morning got up at 4.40am had my washed and dressed for the day, had to vacuum before doing anything else I do not like the look of a dirty floor. Opened the house up and tidy the kitchen before making my eggflip and start reading blogs.

At 5.30am it was 22C or 71.6F, my BGL was 7.4 and I had 6hrs and 21mins of sleep.

At 6.15 I fed the birds.

Tim left for work at 11.30am he will be home around 1am, he is doing a charter.

I wrote 4 letters so I will post them on Monday, hopefully.

I have had a good day been hot but ok inside. Reached a tope of 29C or 84F

Steps: 13,130 = 6 .7k’s or 4.2 miles