Happy Monday, Peeps! And we are finally on HALF TERM!
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- If we were having chai, I’d collapse on the chair and say THANG GOODNESS it’s half term! It has been an 8 week one, which is long, and filled with so much, that my brain is filled with more cotton wool than usual! (Perimenopause? Maybe, but the exhaustion is unreal!) We had a lovely week, celebrating Diwali and talking about Harvest Festival, as well as Halloween. The children had a dress-up day on Friday and we all went to our first whole school assembly, where we performed a little song for the rest of the school It was so cute!
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you we had rain of an almost biblical nature on Thursday, too! I had a course that day but went to school first to help the supply teacher set up. The sky was dark and then thunder rolled and the heavens opened. I didn’t realise how hard until I peered outside and our playground resembled a pond! There is a staircase we have to descend to unlock the gate when the children come in, and I feared for my poor aching joints as I paddled down the waterfall that was running down the stairs as I did the needful. Children came in soaked to the bone! We had book bags, socks and shoes lined up all around the classrooms, trying to get the kids dry! Then I had to leave, to get to my course. I drove through deep swathes of water that was rolling over the kerb onto pavements. It was only in the lunch break when someone sent us a video on Whatsapp of a local road that had water that had reached the trunks of cars in the space of an hour that we realised how bad it was. Houses flooding and some businesses having to close due to the excessive rain! And Sunday has been pretty wet, too…
- If we were having chai, I’d say that I am at a loss as to the political situation here… Another PM gone… who will we have next? And the amount of low-level racism that is being shown to one of the popular candidates, Rishi Sunak, is quite horrifying. It isn’t a general election so the Tory party vote among themselves, but the consnsus is around the country that the typical Tory constituents won’t vote for him as he isn’t white and English is quite horrifying; I mean, he isn’t the best, but the best of a bad bunch, righ now! Can you believe people are even rooting for Bo-Zo to make a comeback?? The mind boggles…
- If we were having chai, I’d share with you that after a long chant with my doctor, we have decided for me to try HRT. I start it today so let’s see how it goes! The pains are still in my joints as well as numerous other symptoms. I can’t wait to see if this helps!
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you that I had an impromptu dinner with my sister-in-law on Friday, seeing as I was having to wait around while Lil Man’s social life got a little more interesting! We’ve rarely done this, just us two and it was a lovely evening. Much needed for both of us, too.
This week is all about relaxing, R and R to the max! I do want to get editing, though, too. We have Diwali to celebrate today, which is today (Monday), as well as a meeting with the local Society of Authors Group, and I am meeting with my girlfriends for dinner on Friday, which I am really looking forward to!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Oct 26, 2022 @ 16:16:58
I hope the HRT works wonders, I am really counting on it transforming my life 🙂 I hope you had a lovely Diwali and how lovely that you have a local Society of Authors group. I hope you’re having a good week and a nice rest. Or at least getting some words down 🙂 CJ xx
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Oct 26, 2022 @ 17:14:38
Thank you! I’m sitting in the carpark, a little early, waiting to go in to the SOA meeting!
And 2 days into my hrt, too!
And first big read through/ edit complete! 😁
Have a great week! Xx
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Oct 26, 2022 @ 01:15:30
You made it!
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Oct 26, 2022 @ 07:38:21
I did, indeed, Leanne!
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Oct 25, 2022 @ 00:24:45
Don’t you love when the kids sing? That’s always wonderful. We celebrated Diwali at school today. Making Rangoli art was a big hit! I hope the new meds work, Ritu. Enjoy your R&R.
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Oct 25, 2022 @ 07:57:12
Thanks my friend. Started the meds last night. Let’s see how we go!
I love celebrating anything cultural with the kids! We all get something out of it, adults included 🥰
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Oct 26, 2022 @ 14:13:34
Yes, we all do! Best to you, and hope the meds work. 💕
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Oct 26, 2022 @ 14:47:02
Thanks 🥰🥰🥰
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Oct 27, 2022 @ 01:29:39
You’re welcome! ❤️
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 20:00:51
Enjoy the half-term break. I am sure you will experience a big difference when you started taking the meds.
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 20:04:25
Thank you, Sis 💛🙏🏼
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 20:50:07
I have no doubt you will share your experience. As you know, I take the alternative version and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. So much more life quality which is even better after I lost it and gained it back! So, just wait, it will be all good!
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 20:58:56
🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 19:16:57
Hi Ritu, gosh, that is a lot of rain, you got the whole summer’s worth in one storm. I hope you feel more perky after your break.
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 19:28:14
It was crazy, Robbie!
I’m trying hard to rest up, though! 🥰
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 18:51:17
Have a beautiful Diwali! May all your energies be raised to their highest power and raise you with them to your happiest self to this point! ❤ Sis!!
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 18:53:03
Thank you, Sis 🕯️
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 16:38:43
Glad you made it to half term, Sister. I hope the hrt helps relieve the pain.
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 16:40:03
Thank you, Brother 💛🙏🏼
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 18:10:15
You’re welcome, Sister 🙏🏽💛
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 14:27:00
I do hope the meds work; why is the body such a pain, huh?! Mind you, as you struggle on its another example of how, were men to suffer so, the solutions would have been better and discovered earlier. Have a good week to recuperate and do tell how Lil Man’s social life is changing – the growing up piece I guess!
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 14:31:53
Thank you, His Geoffleship!
Let’s see how it all goes!
And it’s so strange to have Lil Man doing more not so Lil things, now a days!!! But, they have to grow up, and we have to get older!
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:37:11
Have a good week Sis and fingers crossed the HRT helps 💜💜
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:41:40
Fingers crossed, Sis 🥰
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:27:45
I hope the medication works. Have a nice rest, Ritu.
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:41:30
Thanks, John x
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:17:09
I hope HRT helps. The break comes at a good time for you.
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:21:25
Thank you, Sadje. I hope so, too 🤗
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 13:25:56
😍
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 12:31:34
More and more it sounds like you are turning to an action star, Sis! 😉 Keep calm, and keep the quote of our famous Arni in mind “I’ll be back!” 🙂 Best wishes, and don’t forget you are not a hamster. There is no hamster wheel. Lol xx Michael
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 12:32:31
Action star… Hmmm… Not quite, but, what a thought!
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 10:33:40
I’m sure you’re looking forward to having a bit of relaxing time and hope the hrt helps –
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 10:34:06
Thanks, Beth! Definitt looking forward to switching off from school!
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