Friday Coffee & Chat -27 March

Happiest of Fridays to you @Fluttershy1, and everyone stopping by 💚

My day has been good so far, did some exercise, tended to my plants, tidied up a bit and enjoyed a lovely chai 💚

If I could change one thing for the better right now, it would be to ensure that everyone has a perfect cup of their favourite drink (coffee, tea, etc.) whenever they need a moment of peace ☕

Hoping everyone has a lovely and gentle weekend ahead, I'll be around, of course 💚

@MatchaToad - I’m stuck in ED as I am quite unwell we think I might have RSV or pneumonia so just waiting to get some tests done as I’ve been struggling with my breathing. 

If I could change 1 thing it would be so people aren’t so alone and can get support for their mental health without any stigma. 

im just wanting to feel better, I wanna cry. 

@Fluttershy1 

I am so sorry you are going through such a frightening and exhausting time right now. Being in the ED is hard enough, but struggling with your breathing on top of it is just so overwhelming. It makes sense that you want to cry, sometimes that is the most honest response to feeling this unwell 💚

I'm sending you so much strength while you wait for those tests. I hope the doctors can get you some relief and a clear answer soon so you can start feeling physically safer.

Your wish for a world without stigma is so beautiful, and even now, while you’re struggling, you’re helping create that world just by being here and sharing your heart with us.

We’re all right here with you in the waiting room in spirit. Take it one breath at a time, and please be as gentle with yourself as you can 💚

@MatchaToad - I’ve already fallen off the chairs once hahaha, thanks for being supportive and being there for others, you are a amazing person; I’m just taking 1 breath at a time because I feel so unwell. 

Hello lovelies, I am catching up on my notifications now, but I may not get to them all today, so I wanted to pop by and check in here. 🥰

I hope you're all finding soothing in the body where you can and feeling loved & supported by one another in the process. 

Sending you all the biggest of hugs!! 💛

@Fluttershy1 @MatchaToad @Shaz51 @creative_writer @Till23 @NightFury @Captain24 @MissGremlin @Chasingsunsets @AlwaysMyself @Dimity @Oaktree @SaltwaterSoul @Bow @ENKELI @Appleblossom @Flutterbug9 @Snowie @Eve7 @TeaPositive @Mustang67 @Judi9877 @Blackcloud @Rosepetal96 @Cuddlebear @heartathome  @DownMoreThanUp @SmilingGecko @TAB @StuF @Glisten @avant-garde @Anonymouse1000 @BlueBay @Bunniekins @PeppyPatti @GezzaP @Realness @Realness @DogMan79 @MJG017 @REDLINEZ750 @GezzaP 

Heyy @AuntGlow  - how are you? 

what is 1 thing you would like to change? 

Hello @Fluttershy1!

I am well - on to my second iced latte of the day hehe

How are you?

Hmm, that is such a good question! 

Do you mean internally or in the world? 💛

@AuntGlow - in the world, 

I could be better, I’m sitting in the ER as I’m extremely unwell, I’m now awaiting blood tests etc, I just wanna curl up in a ball and cry because I’m so overwhelmed and I just want to be home in my own bed

I had my hot cocoa during telehealth therapy, as planned

We did not plan the return to F2F

I had sent her a 2 minute video of me trying a somatic grounding exercise. She seemed to really like it. But she was more intense than usual, so I ended after 20 minutes

The Plaud A.I. note taker works well

Oh that sounds very overwhelming, I am so sorry you're sitting with some unknown in an unfamiliar place, that would be really hard... what is one thing that might help you to feel 1% more comfortable right now? @Fluttershy1 

Also, I would change the way people interact with shame. When shame is held in safe spaces that encourage healing or change, people shift and evolve in such beautiful ways - ways that continue to heal themselves and others. 🫶

I just wanna go home @AuntGlow - that’s what would make me feel better, I like what you would want to change though and it would be for the better! 

hello @Fluttershy1 , @AuntGlow , @DogMan79 , @MatchaToad 😊

Hello @Shaz51 - what is 1 thing you wish you could change in the world? 

what is 1 thing you wish you could change in the world? 

@Fluttershy1 

everyone to be kind to everyone and be supportive to everyone 

@AuntGlow , @DogMan79 , @MatchaToad 

@AuntGlow happy Friday lovely!

I am enjoying a French vanilla latte while I catch up on my studies (and check the forums tee hee!)

I hope your day goes well xo

Aww I can only imagine @Fluttershy1. 

Have they given you any information about when you might be able to leave? 🫶

Hello lovely @Shaz51 💛

A French Vanilla Latte sounds sooo yum! How is study feeling at the moment?? I am finally finding a bit of flow with my assessments, which is a relief. 🥵 @ENKELI 

Hi All (including, but not limited to @Fluttershy1 @AuntGlow @Shaz51 @DogMan79 @MatchaToad)

It's quite windy here and somewhat cooler than recently.

I have had a few headaches lately (only minor), but just now I calculated I haven't had a coffee for about FIVE days!! I can think of the money I have saved (I mainly have coffee when out somewhere, I usually drink tea at home).

Sorry to hear you are in ED @Fluttershy1 I hope you are able to go home soon

@AuntGlow my status is "slipping" as I submitted my last assessment 2 days late. It's the first time I've been late  and so long as the assessment is satisfactory I'll be able to catch up. I have felt very unmotivated and a little overwhelmed the past week so I have to get my act together.

Maybe time to start taking the Berocca!

Careful @Till23 

My last pathology tests, they found traces of blood in my coffee stream. You don't want your coffee levels to drop

(This is sarcasm)

Yes I agree @DogMan79 people need to keep their serum caffiene levels up 🤣

It is a very rare thing for me to go so long without a coffee, fortunately tea contains some caffiene.

I see you have been substituting some cocoa in there as well

Hey @AuntGlow 

love all of you — 

How are you all ?

im  practicing the guitar. 
I think I’m like @Oaktree who started living her life on her terms. 
@TAB @Bill16 @Meowmy 

it’s really tough. But it’s lovely living in the home while I stop nagging myself to do jobs. But do things when I’m ready. 

yesterday I pulled out my guitar first time in 7 years. 
im practicing - Tracy Chapman ‘Fast Car.’ 🚗 

@Fluttershy1 @Till23 @DogMan79 @ENKELI @AuntGlow @Glisten @Cuddlebear 

1 thing Ide change in he world. 

safe housing : more public housing. 

@Shaz51 @Fluttershy1 @Till23 @DogMan79 @ENKELI @ENKELI @Cuddlebear 

@TAB @Glisten @TAB 

everyone in the world are gifted a highly trained personal advocate for 2 months a year. 

i look at guitars and think 'one day' will get back into into it lol not picked up in over 12mths or more before I stopped had nearly mastered kids version of Happy Birthday @PeppyPatti  lol .. didnt realise hadnt seen you in a while. finallyfound JP to get ID certified. so have lodged a records request to Defence , aim being to get some sort of compensation for being a silly 17 yo who didnt know any better

I didn't play for 30 years 

Recently I bought a second hand SX brand PJ Fender bass clone

I suck. But it's grounding 

@AuntGlow Hi, good to see you around

Apart of some trauma stuff my day has been really good today thanks. 

@TAB @PeppyPatti @Till23 @DogMan79 @ENKELI @AuntGlow @Jynx @tyme @Invi @MissGremlin - just chilling, ended up going to Kmart to get watercolour paint as I need a distraction. 

enoy your paints @Fluttershy1 

not up to much here. Got a few things done today though, which am happy with.

@PeppyPatti Pepster darling, you little plant didn't make it. Is this a sign? I bought another cheerful little one though, I hope you like it.

The first one I bought not long after I got your first one, the little orange one I saw on my last Funnings trip and it's bright colour made me think of you. The heat got to it but I know it will pick up and flower abundantly again soon.

I hope you are keeping well and I like the idea that you've picked your guitar back up. I have always longed to play an instrument, just don't have the talent.

@Fluttershy1 I hope you're able to share your art when it's completed 🙂

Hi @DownMoreThanUp @ENKELI @TAB @DogMan79 @PeppyPatti - finallly home, but so drained. I feel like trash

@Fluttershy1 Good to hear you made it and i hope you find the rest you need to recover.👋

@Fluttershy1 

@DownMoreThanUp @TAB - thanks guys, I just wanna feel better! It’s not fair at all. 

Sorry to hear you're not feeling good @Fluttershy1. I hope you feel better soon. Gentle hugs xo

Thanks @ENKELI - just keeping things very low key

@Fluttershy1 you're right, feeling not right is completely not fair. Good idea to keep it low key, rest and be kind to yourself xo

Am trying to @ENKELI - doesn’t help I’m constantly cold either

Hi @AuntGlow ,

Thanks for the tag (five hours ago - I'm slow to respond).

I really like what you wrote about shame - changing the way people interact with shame. What an insightful thing to choose when asked what you would change in the world.

@SmilingGecko I have just received my item so I can cleanse my crystals that I have received.

Palo Santo Sticks

Sage Sticks

Selenite Sticks

Do I need anything else for the cleansing process. I haven't read up about it yet, but will do so before I commence cleansing my crystals.

And since I have purchased the following book, I also bought myself a bookmark, so I know where I am up to. Lol

Good morning @Fluttershy1 if I could change one thing it would have to be my accommodation. I would love to be in a house and have a place where I can set up my hobbies to keep my mind busy. There is just no room in a caravan. 

Oh @Fluttershy1 sorry to hear you are not well and struggling to breathe. I hope you feel better very soon.

Hi @Till23 when I read your post and mentioned that it was windy, it reminded me of an image I saw earlier today.

@PeppyPatti  Hello friend. How are you? I miss you here. I’m sorry I’m so unwell I’m finding it hard to engage at all. 

@AuntGlow  Hello lovely. It’s so good to see you were online. 

how are you? 

Yes, it was about that windy @Mustang67 

Hi @Cuddlebear,, sorry to hear that you are still unwell.. Are you still tapering? Sorry,, I can't remember if you are tapering so you can try a different medication or for some other reason.

How is Wilbur going? 

It's become quite cool here over last couple of days and I think it's been the same, if not worse where you are

Thank you 😊 @Fluttershy1 for doing today xx

It is 8pm here and just got home 

@Realness , @Till23 , @Cuddlebear , @Mustang67 , @Dimity , @tyme , @AuntGlow , @Chasingsunsets , @Appleblossom 

Hi @Shaz51,, sounds like you've had a long day.. I hope you are not too tired..

Very tired @Till23 that I even wrote this on the Friday Coffee and Chat threads 🤣😂

Oh yeah @Shaz51 🤣,, I must be tired too,, because I didn't notice.. Was it a fun thing you were doing, like a drive, or more a chore thing like picking something up from the city etc

@PeppyPatti I hope you feel better soon. Sending my prayers and healing wishes your way.

Wow @Shaz51 it sounds like you have had a long day. I hope you are going to put your feet up and relax.

Grandparents duties 😊

@Till23 , @Mustang67 , @Dimity , @tyme @AuntGlow , @tyme 

Yep @Mustang67 had to have a late cuppa to relax before bed 

Anyone missed me 

We have missed you! @Shaz51 

How are grandparent duties going? 🫶

I missed you @Shaz51 and posted on your thread to see if you were ok

Will update my thread tomorrow @Dimity , @AuntGlow 

And sending you lots of hugs 🫂 ❤️

A 2 and a half year old grandson keeps you very busy all day 

His mum is 38 weeks pregnant and had to go somewhere 

I missed you @Shaz51 I always miss you when I am online and your not xxx

I found this psychedelic teapot and thought you might like it. It would go well if you were having psychedelic therapy. Lol

I really like this set

It's lovely you could help @Shaz51 . You might be needed a lot after the new little one arrives. 

I have little ones the same age in the family and a new one due in April but don't see them.

Mr shaz must be tired if he was with you

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@Cuddlebear wrote:

@AuntGlow  Hello lovely. It’s so good to see you were online. 

how are you? 

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Hello my friend, I am well. Thank you so much for asking. 🥰 @Cuddlebear 

More importantly, how have you been? Have you explored calling ListenWell or BlueKnot Foundation at all? 🫶