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Week 5 of 2026

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               AUSTRALIA DAY/TIM’S BIRTHDAY

I slept well managed 8.30hrs and was up at 5am and had my shower. My BGL was 6.9 and the temp at 5.30 was 17c or 62f, not going to be as hot today.

Kathy came over to see her dad and while she was here Jess came down to see him then Tasha turned up so I was able to get a photo of the three of them together.

All I gave Tim was a birthday card with something special written in it and Jess did the same.

Steps: 5,124=2.6k’s or 1.6miles

Another early start I was up at 4.40am just woke and couldn’t get back to sleep. I did get 9hrs of sleep though.

My BGL was 6.6 and the temp was 17c or 64.4f it is only supposed to be 26c or 78c.

Tim left for work at 9.30am, by 2pm it had reached 26c.

At 4pm Tim and I were sitting in the loungeroom, and I said what is that smell, Tim said smells like something burning he went into the kitchen and yeah something was burning. He has a piece of wood sitting on top of the hotplates and someone must have accidentally knocked a knob turning one on and that what was burning. No damage done thankfully.

At 6pm I decided to borrow another audiobook from the library, but the internet is playing up. Had to turn the modem off and on a few times to get it working again.

Steps:9,257= 4.7k’s or 2.8 miles

What a night I was restless or needing to pee only managed around 3hrs & 40mins, I got up and stayed up at 4.25am. The house is quiet only the ticking of a clock and the sound my typing. I will either start my new audiobook in an hour or so or tomorrow.

Sue and I went to the doctors the to Big W to do some shopping and to Woolies to get a few things.

Sue has to have an ultrasound done of her left need that will be done next Tuesday and the following Friday we both go back to see the GP.

Tim had three medical appointments today the first was with the diabetic doctor, then he saw the dentist and had two teeth removed, after that he had to see our GP. Now if I had seen the dentist and had teeth removed, I wouldn’t be up to going out for the rest of the day.

It turned out another hot day top temp od 29c or 84f.

Steps: 6,888= 3.3k’s

Had a decent night even though I was up at 4.30am again, I had 8hs of sleep, the temp was a nice 18c or 64f. My BGL was 6.5.

Tim left for work around 10.45, he is going to have blood taken before going to work.

I have had the air con going most of the day. The temp reached 29c or 84f.

I have felt restless also most of the day not knowing what I wanted to do at times, of course I found something to do.

Tim home later then expected he told me 6pm it was 7.15pm when he arrived home.

Steps: 5,534 = 2.7k’s 1.6 miles  

                MUM WOULD BE 86 TODAY

Had a good night, slept straight through to 4am got up to pee and went straight back to sleep waking at 4.50am just before the alarm would go off at 5am. So, I have been up since 4.50am it is currently 5.20 and I have cleaned the kitchen, swept up the birdseed all around the front door and now I’m waiting for Tim to leave for work so I can have a shower.

My BGL was 5.1 and the temp is 19c or 66f it is supposed to be 29c again. I did have to turn the air cons on as it was so hot.

Even though it is very hot Tasha brought her bedding down and tossed it in the dryer, two loads in fact.

This evening, I booked a tour of Port Arthur for me and Tim and have asked if Jess and Sue will be interested in going as well. As we have onboard credit when I booked, we ended up not having to pay anything.

Steps: 3,041 = 1.5k’s which is just under a mile.

I slept well, I got around 7hrs & 30 mins if sleep, the temp at 5am was 21c or 69.8f, we are in for another stinking hot day with a top of 30c or 86f.

My BGL was 5.4 at 5am

I booked Jess and Sue Port Arthur tour this morning, also told Jess that I upgraded her booking, so she now gets WI FI and a drinks package also let her know that I used the money she has been giving me for years to pay for it.

Tim left for work at around 8.30am he will not be home till around 10pm.

It has been a hot day had the air cons on till 6.30pm when I turned them off and opened the door.

Steps: 6,670 = 3.3k’s or 1.9 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 1 of 2026

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SUNDAY 28 December 2025

Had a good night’s sleep getting 8hr’s & 16mins, it is 15c or 59f at 5.30am, my BGL is 6.3.

I am in long pants as it is somewhat cold here.

Tim and I went to Officeworks to check out computer chairs, but they didn’t have in stock what I wanted, and I decided to wait instead of getting something different.

Then Tim decided to get KFC for lunch all I got was a go bucket and I couldn’t even eat all of that.

Steps:10,206 = 5.1k’s or 3.2miles

Another cool morning only 15c or 59f and I had a good 8hrs sleep and my BGL is 6.5

Sue and I went to Lake Fair so I could go to Big W and Woolies which I did, I wore long black pants and a sleeveless top with knee hi stockings and sandals and when we left Woolies, I had to remove my shoes and stockings as my feet hurt so much.

It’s not as cold today.

Steps: 7,652 = 3.7k’s or 2.3 miles

I had a good night’s sleep with around 8hrs again. It is 14c or 57f at 5.30am, my BGL is 6.5

Tim got up at 6.30am this is the third morning he has been up early. I haven’t done much today, just the usual housework and blogging.

Sandy came over this afternoon just to say hi and pick up her Christmas presents.

I asked Tim if he could take me to have my blood tests done tomorrow at 6.30am when they open, he said 7am and for some reason that has put me in a mood, when he told me he 662 hang the washing on the outside line and for some reason that also annoyed me. I am just being difficult and I don’t know why.

Steps:4,776=2.4k’s or 2.4miles

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Last night was a good night 8hrs & 30 mins, my BGL was 6.9 and qat 5.30am it was 15c or 59f

Tim took me to have my blood test done at 6.30am.

I received a text from Centrelink informing me I had not reported Tim’s income, and I can’t be paid till I do, so I went online and did that straight away. I was not surprised I had to report his income.

Tim is in a mood over is new printer as he is out of black ink and he doesn’t think he should be, so he has taken it to Officeworks for someone to look at it. Well after taking the printer to Officeworks it was sent off to be repaired.

At 11am it was 22c or 71.6f.

I also had an appointment with the pharmacist for a medicine review all went well.

Tim has finally cut my hair, so I am much happier with it.

Steps:6,501=3.4k’s or 1.9m’s

NEW YEAR’S DAY

I had 8hrs & 45mins of sleep. My BGL was 6.9 at 6am, the temp was 17c or 62f.

It is a coldish day, and we have had rain on and off. Kathy said it’s a blah day and she is right.

Tim is mopping around the house looking tired and bored and is complaining he is tired from doing nothing.

I have been feeling restless on and off all day.

Steps: 4,756 = 2.5k’s or 1.5m’s

Had a good night sleep, getting 8hrs of sleep, my BGL was 6.5 and it was 17c or 62f at 5.30am the ground outside is wet.

Sue will pick me up around 12.30 as we have an appointment with the podiatrist, but we have to go to Service NSW so Sue can renew her licence.

When we walked into Service NSW there was so many people, I was lucky to fine a seat, I set an alarm for 1.10pm as if not seen by then we would have to leave and go back we walked in at 12.06 and out at 12.53pm so it took less than an hour.

Sue was expecting to have her toenail partly removed but as it turned out all that was needed was to have the in-grown part removed again.

Steps:7,366 = 3.7k’s or 2.7m’s

I slept well woke only once to pee, I got 8hrs or 10mins, the time at 5.30am was 17c or 62f, it is supposed to be a hot day with a temp of 27c, but we will see. My BGL was 7.0

Tim left for work at 1.25pm, I will be in bed when he gets home, it has been a warm day.

I received a parcel this morning stuff from Temu.

This afternoon mw and my 3 siblings facetimed and all had a drink, Jeannie however was at the hospital with her partner Pete, he was having tests done.

Sandy said that when she saw Jeannie & Pete, she told Jeannie that she thought Pete looked like he is dying.

Steps: 7,226 = 3.6k’s or 2.1m’s

It did reach 27c or 80f

My Christmas

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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

The Importance of Christmas

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Today I am looking at the importance of Christmas as we all know Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays across the world, particularly in Australia and other Western nations. Christmas holds deep cultural, social, and spiritual significance for people of many different backgrounds. Its importance extends beyond religious beliefs, influencing community life, family traditions, and the economy.

For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity. This event symbolises hope, redemption, and the promise of peace. Many people attend church services, listen to Christmas carols, and reflect on messages of kindness and goodwill during this period. The spiritual aspect also encourages selflessness and generosity, inspiring charitable acts and community support.

This is a time when families and friends come together, often travelling long distances for reunions. In Australia, it’s common to celebrate with backyard barbies, beach picnics, and such but not in my family.

Many people like to decorate their home inside and out; me I do some decorations inside as well as some window stickers outside but not a lot.

The Christmas season stimulates economic activity, with retailers experiencing a surge in sales as people buy gifts, decorations, and food. Many Australian businesses rely on the holiday period for a significant portion of their annual revenue. Additionally, Christmas markets and local events provide opportunities for small businesses and artisans to thrive, contributing to the broader economy.

Christmas is also associated with giving and helping those in need. Many Australians participate in charity drives, donate to food banks, or volunteer their time. This spirit of generosity reinforces community values and reminds us of the importance of compassion, empathy, and looking out for one another. Locally as in where I live, we have the bikers for Christmas toy run. I am including a couple of links for those who want to know more about the toy run.

https://www.newcastletoyrun.com.au/about-1
Bikers rev up as Newcastle Toy Run returns this Christmas

Christmas and Boxing Day are public holidays here and for those who have to work on these days they get paid either double time or double time and a half.

Generally speaking, Christmas is much more than a public holiday; it is a complexed celebration that enriches spiritual life, strengthens relationships, boosts the economy, and encourages kindness. Whether celebrated for its religious roots or as a time for family and community, Christmas holds a special place in Australian society, making it one of the most important times of the year.

Week 49 of 2025

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Good morning, all I have been up since 4.40am, why? Well, I had a headache, and it woke me up and I was unable to settle so I got up to take something for it and decided to stay up.

Tim and I went to the plaza to do some shopping, and I had to remove my shoes as I felt unstable walking was so much easier barefoot.

It has been a very warm day, but I haven’t had the air con on. I have had a much better day then yesterday.

Steps: 8,623 = 4.4klms or 2.7 miles

Good morning, it is the first of December and officially the start of summer. I slept well getting just over 8hrs of sleep. At 5.30am it is 14C or 57F, by midday it was 23C or 73.4F.

I sorted out some photos and put them into a photo album, also wrote a couple of letters and fed the birds.

I have noticed a small cut to my right index finger, and I have no idea how it happened, but it is sore.

I have asked Sue if she will take me to the post office on Thursday, she said she was about to ask me if I would like to go shopping with her on Thursday.

By 5pm I am struggling to stay awake.

By 6.30 I was feeling less tired and will stay up later then I thought I would.

Steps: 11,195 = 5.7klm’s or 3.6 miles

I was up at 4.50am again as from 4am when I got up to pee, I had trouble going back to sleep only dozing on and off, so I just got up. I had a good night’s sleep getting 9hrs & 45 mins of sleep.

It is only 12C or 53.6F at 5.30 and my BGL is 6.0.

I decided to sort out the Christmas gifts in have but only got half done as it took too much out of me. I ended up getting Sam to clean off my bed putting the stuff in bags for me to sort out tomorrow. Sue said she would come over tomorrow and help me with the task.

It has been a warm day.

Steps: 11,142 = 5.7K’s or 3.5 miles

I had a rough start to the night but ended up getting around 6hrs & 25mins of sleep. It is 13C or 55.4F at 5am and it is supposed to be another warm day.

After reading some blog posts and having breakie I find myself just sitting doing nothing, well I did do some work on Christmas cards, but I am kinda not all here.

The temp at 9am is 20C or 68F

Sue came over she helped me with the Christmas presents and I sent an email to the iris photo place about the photo for Kirsty. I was hoping it would be easier to get the voucher online for it but couldn’t work it out.

It did warm up to 26C or 78.8.

Steps: 7,975

I slept well in fact I think I was asleep minutes after going or bed and didn’t wake till 3am when I got up to pee.

I did a load of washing and hung it out to dry before I go out with Sue.

BGL:7.1 at 5.30am

Sue and I went to Kmart Sue wanted to buy some clothes, I also bought a few things, including a new Christmas dress which is a bit tight so may see if Sue can exchange it for the larger size, it looked ok on but was difficult to get on and off.

I was having a nap in my recliner when Sandy walked in, she at last came to get stuff I printer for her.

It is another stinking hot day; I have sorted out most of the Christmas presents still have to do a few more.

It reached 31C here or 87.8F had the air con on all day well from 11am.

I got the clothes inside and folded them but left the basket on Tim’s chair and of course he made some silly comment that annoyed me as he is just as able as me to move it.

Steps:14,523 = 7k’s or 4miles

A nice cool morning it is 18C or 64F at 5.30am. I slept well got around 9hrs of sleep.

Tim doesn’t need to get up till 6.30 he has a short day today; said he will be home around 4pm this afternoon.

Sue and I went to exchange our dresses I was able to get a size 18 but there was no size 18 in the one Sue wanted.

I uploaded the payslips for my DSP claim.

Had a long video call with Kathy this afternoon she told me about her trip to Bali, which made me laugh.

This afternoon there was a text fight between Sue and Tasha about my care Tasha got very angry and because she was drunk Sue was also very angry. Tasha put be in the middle of it which also really pissed off Sue. As Sue said it was about me and not with me.

Steps: 9,075 = 4.6k’s or 3miles

I had a good night, got 9hrs of sleep, it is only 23C or 73F and it is going to be another stinking hot day. My BGL is 5.5 at 5.30am

Jessica bought me breakie.

Tasha came down and she was furious her anger is over the top; she and Sue got into a text fight over Tasha’s care of me. This fight got out of hand and Tasha thought I was defending Sue and not her. However, both Tim and I thought she was the one in the wrong.

Kathy heard about some of the events and sided with her mum and aunty.

By midday it is 35C or 95.9F.

Tim is working this afternoon he should be home by midnight.

Tasha came down to let me know she wasn’t angry with me and all is well between us.

I also saw Blain and Jonathon this afternoon.

Steps: 13,703 = 6.9l’s or 4.3 miles

I WILL END THIS BY LETTING EVERYONE KNOW I AM OFF FOR A FEW DAYS AWAY SO I WILL NOT BE VISITING BLOGS  

Week 48 of 2025

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Good morning, all, I hope all is well with everyone.

Sunday has arrived after good night’s sleep for me with 9hrs & 23 minutes, the app says I was awake for 41 minutes during the night. This may be due to Tim waking me at midnight saying he didn’t have his restless legs medication and had me get out of bed to look for it, turns out he doesn’t have any. I checked the chemist app and that says there is no script on file, he is going to go and speak to them at 9am when they open.

My BGL this morning was 7.1 and the temp at 6am was 19C or 66F.

It started raining around 8.30am and the temp was 21C or 69F but it didn’t last long. It turned out to be a nice warm day. We had a top temp of 25C or 77F.

Steps:10,609 = 5.3klm’s or 3.2miles

Good morning, everyone, I hope all are well this Monday morning, I had a good night got 9hrs & 30mins of sleep was awake for 30mins during the night that would be when I went to the loo.  It is a cool 18C or 64F my BGL is 5.9.

My Chrisco arrived today, I had forgotten that I ordered and ice cream hamper and had to get Sue to come and help me unpack it. The freezer is now choke ablock can’t get another thing in it.

Everything I tried to eat today ended up a mess, I had a caramel tart and got it all over my hands, then when I had lunch, I got mayo all over my hands. Then I had some yogurt and got that also all over my hands.

Steps: 9,960 = 5klm’s or 3mile

Hi all, I slept well, got up at 4.50 before the alarm, washed dressed and did the housework, including washing the sheets. It is going to be another hot day at 5.30 it waws 19C or 66F my BGL was 6.9.

Sue drove Sam and Jess to Sam’s doctor’s appointment as Jess didn’t want to wor4ry about finding a parking spot.

By midday it was 31C or 87F so I turned the air con on.

This afternoon Tasha and Blain came over to see me, which I liked, later Sam and Bailey came over. Then just after they left things went bad. I saw Jess coming over and she was crying their pet bunny called Opei died, Sam had just found him dead they had him for a long time as in like 10yrs.

Oddly Jess’s next door neighbour’s pet dog had died also around the same time.

I have arranged with Blain to take the Christmas gifts I have for my niece Kelli and her children to his dad’s place so they can be passed on at Christmas time.

Steps: 10,859 = 5.5klm’s or 3.5 miles

Had a good night was up at 4.30am as I was awake it is supposed to be another stinking hot day at 5.30am it was 23C or 73.4F and windy, the breeze was a little on the warm side, my BGL was 6.9.

While having breakie I knocked the plate of the table breaking it and spilling my scones on the floor, which I picked up and fed to the birds.

I got a phone call from Tim about the information we need from Youi for my DSP claim with Centrelink, he received an email with information and after a lot of hassle I have managed to find what I think we need and will scan them into my computer and upload to the claim.

It is now 9am and it is 30C or 86F, I have turned the air con on and shut the house up to keep the heat out.

Tasha came and wrapped the presents for Kelli and her kids.

At 3pm it was 32C or 89.6F

By 7.30pm it had dropped to 28C or 82.4F

Steps: 11,449 = 5.8klm’s or 3.6 miles

Good morning, everyone it is Thursday the 27th I hope all my friends, and readers in the USA have a good Thanksgiving.

I had a good night’s sleep got around 10hrs & 29min of sleep woke up with the alarm, it is a cool morning, but we are in for another stinking hot day at the moment the temp is 20C or 68F my BGL was 6.8.

Sue and I went shopping as it is her payday, we went early so we could get it all done and be home before the centre got too crowded and the day got too hot.

It reached a top of 33C or 91.4F today I didn’t do much after returning home from shopping, read some blog posts, sorted out my mail and wrote todays    blog post.

Blain came down to see me again today I have seen a fair bit of him this last week and have to say I love it.

Steps: 7, 994 = 4klm’s or 2.4 miles

I am up and running make that walking from 4.30am, I woke to pee and since I was awake decided to just stay up. I have cleaned the kitchen and will make breakie after Tim leaves, I will also need to vacuum after he leaves. I am waiting for him to get up before I go and get dressed.

It is 18C or 64.4F at 5am and we are headed for a top of 30C or 86F, so another hot day.

I had to use the walker when I emptied the recycle boxes into the outside bin.

I had the air con on for 3hrs but turned it off at 1.30pm as even though it was 28C or 82F there was a nice breeze outside and with the doors open and the fans going it was ok.

Saw Blain again he came down twice once just to say hi the second time to get me to print up his resume.

Steps:5,502 = 2.6klm’s or 1.6miles

I slept straight through the night waking when the alarm went off, I was getting dressed in the bathroom and decided I needed to wash my hair, so I   had a shower.

It is 19C or 66F at 6am and we are looking at a top temp of 31C again. At the moment it is nice with the doors open.

I am very unsteady on my feet this morning needing the walker to get around the house as I feel like I am going to fall.

My BGL this morning is 7.2

Tim has his works Christmas party today he will catch a ride to the pickup point with our neighbour Gary, and I guess that’s how he will get home again. Actually, it is Gary’s dad driving them to the station there is a bus leaving the station at 10am to take them to the party.

By 10 am it is 28C or 82.4F

At 5pm my legs came good, I could walk normally, and my feet no longer felt like lead weights.

Steps:5,971 = 3.4klm’s or 2 miles