It's not a lot, but it's enough

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

Hey Speky
I'm just catching up after a couple of weeks off here in the world of marking... it's been really interesting to read your posts in one big chunk. The thing that stands out to me is that you're still packing an awful lot into your days and nights, and physically you seem to be burning out a bit. Take care there as well as mentally.
I think it's really brave of you to put your mental 'issues' down in type as well. There's still such a stigma attached, especially with men. Sorry you've been going through it but you know that you'll come through it stronger and with more awareness. I have a lot of the same guilt and anxiety a lot of the time, but I've never really known anything else as I've grown up like this.
Good luck with the date - fingers crossed for you.
Oh, and I'll have to put you on the exception list - I have a hatred of people that drive fast German cars. :rotfl::rotfl:

Hey :wave: Thanks for stopping by, I knew you were busy.

I really appreciate the overview and it's an idea I hadn't considered. Similair to yourself, my busy days seem normal to me as I've always been like that and I don't know what I'd do if I decided to cut back but given 'The Episode', I'm more aware of how I'm spending my time and if I am truly enjoying whatever it is I am doing.

And I promise I'm not as bad others. I do use my indicators!! :rotfl:

Toni'sfriend wrote: »

I was wondering how your wee Gran was. I think as we get older (I very much include myself in this) we start to think a bit more about our health. How old is she (if you don't mind me asking). She certainly seems very independent.

Hope the date went well.

Thank you very much for asking. I agree with you completely and was actually a subject we discussed on my date on Saturday (more to come on that later). You're health, physical, mental or emotional, is so often taken for granted. My wee gran is 86 and is managing ok. Her sight is deteriorating, which is why she had to give up her car and that was a knock to her confidence. She struggles to see the TV or even read the newspaper, recipes, instructions etc and carries a magnifying glass around with her like Sherlock Holmes. We keep in touch at last once a week and I think it's mutually enjoyable to hear what one another's been up to. She's like my best pal.

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Good morning everyone and happy Monday!

I had a nice weekend which included a first date with a girl from the Liverpool area. In short, she was really nice, funny and we shared many of the same values and ambitions however, as was the same with the last girl, I wasn't overly attracted to her. I've been round this roundabout before, so I know that there's more to it than looks etc, so I recon I'll see her again at some point and then see how I feel.

You can all keep your hats tucked away.

Aside from that, my weekend was much of the usual. Gym, yoga, meal prep, tidying up, life admin etc. NSD yesterday was my 6th of the month, today should be another, too.

Have a super day everyone!

Morning everyone,

Bit of later check in this morning as I have just had a lovely group face time with the family to celebrate my nieces birthday yesterday and my step dads birthday today. Lovely to see them all, despite some of them being the other side of the world.

Yesterday I didn't manage to check in as I had a docs appointment. I needed an ECG to try and figure out why I am getting random dizzy spells. It came back 'normal' which is the first time I've ever been called that!

A NSD yesterday took me to 7 for the month and I should manage another today, too.

A very sensible and considerate though Joey, thanks. And one which my mum also thought of yesterday. But yes, there is one installed. The spells happen anywhere; work, gym, car, in bed etc. Quite strange actually as there are no other symptoms.

Morning everyone,

It's been a week since I've logged on. Mostly due to my extended trip back home which was lovely. Great to see everyone and had a wonderful time in the glorious weather. Was back to work on Wednesday but had the doctors first, turns out I'm low in folic acid which may cause the dizziness. Then yesterday I had to drive to Oxford and back for a meeting, which went well. Then this morning I had another doctors appointment to discuss next steps on the dizziness and I've to get a 24hr heart monitor to track what it goes through on a daily basis.

So, that's been me in a nutshell. I'm not entirely sure what I've spent the last 7 days but I am conscious that I have been spending (taxis, drinks, food, car parking etc). So I need to control and review that.

Tonight I've a local boxing night to attend which has been put on by my ex-colleague. It seems like a trap to spend so I'll watch what I'm doing. Plus tomorrow, I've got a 2nd date, which I know will cost, so all the more reason to calm down tonight (and for the rest of the month)