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Slack, slack, slack (I like 3’s, so sue me)

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I’ve been really slack with my writing / blogging / bascially existing lately. So I thought that I’d try and write a bit of a longer post today. But, really, there’s not much that I have to say (which has helped with the slackness).

Things that have happened in the last month:

  • I had the worst Christmas of my life thus far (and that is all that needs to be said on that).
  • I had a great NYE. Until my best friend got upset. But we ended up watching Mulan as the clock ticked over, so all in all, not a loss.
  • I got a scholarship to study a PhD, but part of me doesn’t 100% believe it’s true… so I will write more on this when I feel more confident…
  • I didn’t quite make 1000 books for the end of the year… that was quite possibly the greatest dissapointment of all.

But basically lately I’ve worked and slept, still kind of exhausted today… think I might have to go see a doc or something about it, it’s getting beyond a joke. It’s honestly made for a pretty boring past month, and as I said… a slack with, with not much to write about…

Hopefully that’s going to change for the new year! I have lots planned, now I just have to make sure I can do it all… and have the energy… :S

Exhaustion

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I didn’t get to post yesterday (I have backdated this though, the joys of technology).

I got home from work at 5.30.

Bailed on my friends at 5.31.

Fell asleep at 7.30.

Still catching up on the sleep after the crazy season I think…

Christmas

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I know that I missed last week’s post, I was too busy running around doing the family things for Christmas time. And now, ironically, on Christmas Eve I have actually finished with Christmas. Not only have I seen all the family members and exchanged all of the gifts. It’s a weird feeling since normally, in our family, Christmas is a four day celebration starting at this time. But, my family has gone away and I am by myself.

Something about being by yourself for Christmas seems a little depressing (it’s family time after all). But I’m actually enjoying the relative peace. I don’t have to see extended family and converse with masses of people. I get to stay in the comfort of my own home and spend the time as I see fit. My partner will be around, but when I don’t feel like talking to people, I don’t have to make nice.

Plus, I get to spend it with my beautiful puppies (who are currently tearing around the house like maniacs). I also have my parents’ two dogs who are… difficult. The lab is mostly okay, except everytime I move so does she. It’s the spaniel that is problematic. He has already done damage to our brand new windows, and likes to ignore 90% of what I say to him. Needless to say, as much as I am enjoying the break from the rest of humanity, there is a level of frustration in being left with four crazy dogs….

Hurts

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Hurts

This week I hurt my wrist. I’ve torn something, or sprained something, or broken something. And it’s my right hand, so it has meant that I basically don’t get to do anything… I just sit here and watch TV, try to read (through the pain and painkiller haze) and just generally feel bored.

So much pain that I really can’t write much and don’t feel motivated to write this week….

Back to work tomorrow, hopefully my stupid owie will be okay!

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Changes and Incompletion

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Reading Speed

This month I haven’t really completed many of my reading challenges. I didn’t complete my semester of study. And I probably have a whole list of other things that haven’t been completed. And at some point a few weeks ago, this was a huge issue. But, now… not so much. I’ve kind of come to terms with the fact that things have been changing pretty drastically for me and it’s time to sit back and rethink.

Things are always changing, but after moving into our own home, it feels like things have changed far quicker. I’ve suddenly begun to feel like an adult, which has been a long time coming. And I just feel responsible for other people and more than my own actions now. I’m still a kid at heart and in love with watching Disney movie reruns, but now I am aware of the fact that I have a job and bills to pay…

Which, mostly has meant that in the last month I have stressed about my future, worked my butt off (since we’re short staffed), and not read anywhere near as many books as I would have liked…

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A New Beginning

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ByeByeThis week was Tyson’s first stint away. It was only four days, instead of the usual week, but it’s still been weird. For a couple that has spent almost every two days together since they met, it’s a weird feeling. We’ve been living together for over four years, and not having him around has just been… odd.

It’s also interesting how our dogs have responded. I completely expected his dog (the beagle) to pine for him and try to hunt him out. And I didn’t think that mine (an American Staffy) would not really care at all… he’s a bit of a sloth-dog. But, on the first night it was MY dog that struggled to settle down. He would normally come to bed, fall asleep and then be impossible to move. Every single time I shifted, almost breathed, he would get up and re-situate himself. Yet, after that night, he settled and the Beagle started hunting for her father. Not during the day, but at night, she’s been sitting in the window crying. It’s certainly been an interesting experiment to see how our dogs react without us around.

Now to see how we go for the next few years of our lives…

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Failed Readings

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As those of you who read this know (if, there are in fact, any of you), I have been trying to partake in reading challenges. October has been my second month. And honestly, it was a failure. Probably because the sheer volume of reading challenges I decided to attempt, and probably because of the amount of study and work that I’ve had on. Really, October has just been a lost month all round.

Firstly, I have about 4 books that will be finished in November and not October. I’m going to add them into my October challenge because I started them then. And really, no one is actually checking up on me. BUT. I still kind of feel like a cheat and a failure. That’s completely balanced out by the fact that I don’t like to fail at a challenge…. this may just be enhancing the confused feeling / trend of the month though.

Why so confused? I think it’s partly the fact that I’ve been super busy. And most likely bitten off WAY more than I can chew. It’s not really a new phenomena for me, but actually having to write about and reflect on my choices over the past few months is a little overwhelming. It is also a good indicator of how damn stubborn I am. I knew a few months ago that I was probably doing too much and my grades were going to suffer (I got quite sick for a while there), but I wanted to win.Confused

Instead of winning, I’m now doing a sub-par, confused job of most things… not really impressed with myself here…

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Beagle Photo Montage

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Today my dog turns two. Which is why this post is a little delayed. And instead of writing a nostalgic reflection on how quickly time has gone, I thought that I would do a bit of a photo diary. So here is my little miss Beagle, or devil dog over the past few years.

The first few days with Lexi – she was cheeky even then.

Bonding with Mum’s dogs was a little tiring in the beginning. Now it’s a little tiring for them!

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No matter where we go, she always finds something to chew on…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weddings

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Wedding

This Saturday just gone, I worked at a wedding. It was beautiful, I had fun working with the other girls, but honestly, the entire charade felt really contrived. Especially when the bride and groom had their first dance. Every step had been carefully manufactured and they looked like they were concentrating so hard on the steps, that they couldn’t actually enjoy each other’s company. Which made me wonder, am I alone in thinking that weddings are a ridiculous charade, or am I just a little different (alright, I do know the answer to this according to friends and family, but…)

My “dream wedding” consists of me and Tys standing outside, doing a quick handfasting and then drinking and celebrating with people who are important. I’d even quite happily elope and then just tell everyone later, but I think that it’d probably upset our families a little too much. After all, I’d rather spend thousands of dollars on a holiday, or our house, or something… tangible. Our best memories are those impulsive moments that have developed into a wonderful night / afternoon / weekend together. It’s the moments that aren’t scripted or planned or even thought out that are the most precious. Is it this way for everyone?

My best friend wants to have the white wedding, we’ve talked about where and things, and I am looking forward to it ridiculously. Because it’s a day about my best friend, but I keep coming across this idea that because I don’t want the same thing, I’m somehow unfeminine or covering myself because my partner hasn’t yet proposed. But this is another point that has me going, huh? Because I don’t even need a ring. I need him. It’s not about a big, glamorous proposal or wedding. For me. If someone else wants this, amazing, but for me, we are already husband and wife. I’d just like to make it legal.

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