Home now and hungry as. My aunt lovingly packed some leftovers for me but I definitely need more. Maybe with the money I saved on uber (and not touching on…) I could indulge in takeaway… or maybe not, I’ll have that as an option for tomorrow instead. I could throw in some air fried frozen fish to bulk out tonight’s meal instead. Tonight is time to just blob out and watch TV and relax, tomorrow I have to get back on the academic horse.
Just landed on the tarmac but I have checked bags to wait for as well… Likelihood of avoiding footy crowds if I take the Skybus and tram seems low if the game’ll be over by 5…
E: uber too pricey, gonna take my chances with PT, wish me luck 🙃
E2: exiting the cbd… scattering of glum-looking folks around with red and white scarves…
E3: forgot the 48 stops right out the MCG, here comes a tramload of sad Swans supporters, at least it means it’s unlikely there’ll be inspectors coming on board!
RIP Dame Maggie Smith. What a treasure she was
Surely there’s a rave choon out there for the duckies.
$8 for a soy cappuccino, well fuck you too Perth airport. But I’m the sucker who paid it so can’t complain can I.
Developed a bit of a sore throat after talking myself hoarse to a friend yesterday, I shall be drowning it in the requisite throat lozenges + meds + hot water and honey when I get back because I’ll be fucked if I get the flu again…
Heckin good orchids - that’s pretty awesome work I’d say.
Miserable Melbourne weather out west after a ripper 29C yesterday, guess it was to prepare me for coming back home. I’m still feeling anxious about uni and not being up to what’s required of me - but the TLC at my aunties has been really great. I’m glad I’m not staying longer or I think I’d get to a point of indulged-in inertia that I won’t be able to get out of in a hurry…
I know not of this cold basking in 22C and full sun out in Bestern Australia. 29C tomorrow, then a Melbourne-esque pivot to 19C and rain on Friday before I head home.
I’m not really that keen on going back to work at one of my jobs after this…
Sometimes, if I’m feeling low or lonely I’ll have some jazz on, especially if I’m cooking or it’s cold or I need to motivate myself to clean. About 40% of the time I’ll have some atmospheric/ambient music on when I’m trying to fall asleep. I’d be less likely to if someone was around I guess
I love everything about this picture. Teddy looks so beautiful and mysterious
Started off my holiday with an evisceratingly bad case of the runs on Sat am and I’m just coming a bit better. Not cool, body - not at my aunties where there’s a billion and one delicious goodies 😭 and I want to go on walks and everything and have energy… have been sleeping for long long hours. I need to just let myself thoroughly rest. Taken a while for my mind to uncoil itself
My aunt has really slowed down a lot in the last 18 months though, physically and even mentally a bit. It’s a looming reminder that she won’t be around forever. I’ll feel rather lost when that happens.
Ugh, I hate that feeling when your ears don’t pop after a flight… but I’m glad I got some shut eye even though the person next to me had no concept of personal space. I generally avoid night flights for this reason even though flying during the day “wastes time”. Good night 😴
This is some very good mood, I approve. Desktop background worthy
A glass of wine would’ve been a great idea! Didn’t think of that.
If the weather had been better I would’ve definitely taken Skybus but I figured I would rather buy myself some peace of mind after a very overwhelming week.
Seems busy enough but not disgustingly so. I think a lot of the families with younger kids would’ve gone by now. Weather has caused some delays here and there. I’m ready to fall straight asleep once I board - hopefully soon… It’ll be 1:30am Melbourne time when we land so I’m taking all the sleep I can get
Yep, got here about 50 minutes before boarding, plenty of time for a burrito and unwinding before I board. I’m glad I wasn’t dying of anxiety trying to will the Skybus to go faster. I actually missed my flight back to Qld because of Skybus delays way back in 2011 or so and have never trusted it since…
Ugh, I really wanted to take PT and the Skybus to the airport and save $30 on an uber but… in this weather, I don’t trust PT to get me to the city on time, and fuck schlepping it in the wet. I got paid today, I’m taking the uber. AND treating myself to a schnacko at the airport if I get peckish. I can take the Skybus on the way back.
Off we go! No panic and anxiety. There are some things I appreciate having a job that pays money for
Same re: traffic, I’m guessing private schools ended a day early (there is an unholy congregation of them in this area).
I’ve sold myself to work, can I also avoid insurance for myself?
I’ve already had about half a cup of rice but I’m about to chow down on some chips… definitely craving the carbs tonight as well.
I won’t have time to cook enough this weekend to freeze but I’m definitely looking forward to having more time soon to restock the freezer. Bless my aunt for her overflowing supply of food ready for any emergency