2026-07-27T12:01:34Z https://nostr.ae Poesie https://nostr.ae/npub1wpx8wcuy4k7h2am6fzjvlalhwa3rgfjqu8thp0kr6nf5tvj2n8nqtq2kkp https://mediacdn.aus.social/accounts/avatars/109/265/694/712/221/458/original/ec9d4ae1bdeaf453.jpeg https://mediacdn.aus.social/accounts/avatars/109/265/694/712/221/458/original/ec9d4ae1bdeaf453.jpeg https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvgh8dc32c905gylaaxwksrugn0kggcw77czltrer0ttz327h928szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vxx6ljd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq8xsevlwju0fw6kqh5aus7fqa04wx3wjy0xw8lfsk7mcpvhgcytsluw9yk'>nevent1q…w9yk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s totally fucked up. And our government&#39;s lack of spine has never been more obvious! They should be speaking up and pushing back against what Israel is doing (not just the flotilla either). 2026-05-03T11:45:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswxg0jpmr5xl3ya9pcregywa7ayhzj4cqvvln85cz6qtg0l9he5zczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vt0a37w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspqn7v0zekqjq95wu7my252fenttd9uwjzu88wnr2sw3aw3xa065ghqjh79'>nevent1q…jh79</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It was also a difficult week, with news of the IDF intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in waters off Crete (nowhere near Israel) and essentially kidnapping the humanitarian activists, including a couple of local lads. While most have since been returned, they were not returned undamaged and there are serious concerns for the safety of those who remain in IDF hands. 2026-05-03T08:40:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspqn7v0zekqjq95wu7my252fenttd9uwjzu88wnr2sw3aw3xa065gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vawzj4q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsda4qvm76wmnrdgf6fvtxxxfnr30wmdnuz8e8zalkrtg4gu340vggwlf44d'>nevent1q…f44d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Part 2<br/>🎉an awesome backyard party to listen to the new Kneecap release. Stayed out till after 2am!<br/>🎨craftivism to paint RT banners<br/>Part 1<br/>🏊‍♀️swim at Merewether Ocean Bath<br/>🛶🎶Sydney trip to support global sumud flotilla and join a pop up peace choir at Pitt St Uniting Church.<br/><br/>On the way home from Sydney now. Tired but happy. 2026-05-03T08:26:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsda4qvm76wmnrdgf6fvtxxxfnr30wmdnuz8e8zalkrtg4gu340vggzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vhwrjv8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv3vwdvvwdapf5063mr9cdy9ftdzergcgux2nm2n0q0davd62ulzs2yvv8m'>nevent1q…vv8m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My ok busy but knackered times have involved:<br/><br/>🎸more uke practice &amp;choir<br/>👩‍⚖️online training with Legal Observers NSW<br/>🧶taking Aunty to her crochet group (getting help with the balaclava pattern and being taught how to make a baby 🐙<br/>🎤🎶 first open mic performance with Rising Voices at a tiny cosy venue<br/>📖reading my poem out at the open mic<br/>👩‍⚕️specialist visit for post surgery follow up. Great outcome tho i&#39;ll need 6monthly scans checkups - and i&#39;m cleared to swim again. 2026-05-03T08:26:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv3vwdvvwdapf5063mr9cdy9ftdzergcgux2nm2n0q0davd62ulzszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vqq4wvc Doing ok. Just been busy. And a bit knackered. 2026-05-02T12:40:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8xu08vvh2ccry6jl0mt2pfdxju638u6w0f8trgp6htavw5uy420szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vj28q8s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0mpdx7w25zl0yhzvspdzxcpt669t8xvn67hkvee6k9s9d4un84nsy2sl7k'>nevent1q…sl7k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s hard being far away. Like attempting to pick up hundreds and thousands with bbq tongs - so difficult not just to make the connection but to sustain it. And then you wonder why you&#39;re trying so hard. And what was the point in the first place. (Probably fairy bread.)<br/><br/>All types of caring can be emotionally and physically overwhelming. Sending big hugs. 🌸🌸🌸 2026-04-25T08:57:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswpzq4e0rt6zmq6vju8zde2pqnpl9nael069yshs5d6hx86xyrw6szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7ve9csk4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8lyfkktgr7n9dh3vzt3vqqzsn0yglzy86nhe3hn50500hs065evce9hraq'>nevent1q…hraq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Also wearing the head band on the left (part of yesterday&#39;s dopamine op shop haul).<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/452/220/215/297/847/original/d7afc42666a527c3.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-23T04:53:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8lyfkktgr7n9dh3vzt3vqqzsn0yglzy86nhe3hn50500hs065evczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vd245c6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf9a787vrpsvr8mz296vfv33wmdnjxjhfe46qujkk5p79jmhvmnug5x5c9y'>nevent1q…5c9y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A hint of dopamine.<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/452/206/850/197/785/original/6f14e3399ef3caa8.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-23T04:50:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsf9a787vrpsvr8mz296vfv33wmdnjxjhfe46qujkk5p79jmhvmnugzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vrgrcfy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdplqnwpcqepx7e7hf6fjhe3n2kavastyjkythjg8kzacyn0x8twgszqmgx'>nevent1q…qmgx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>After yesterday&#39;s emotional low, doing some dopamine dressing today. Wearing bright colours in layers, jewellery and metallic sandals. So much shiny bright that nothing bad can land. 2026-04-23T04:30:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdplqnwpcqepx7e7hf6fjhe3n2kavastyjkythjg8kzacyn0x8twgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v29tvtt Doing better today, emotionally at least, despite the disturbed sleep. 🌸☺️ 2026-04-23T01:13:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx2d7f3dj8g5las79ehrtnzt5k6knlxk9afnjg3w6jkaymuvvpqvgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vhm2eyq Woke up at 6am ugly crying, remembering the Mother&#39;s Day present i gave mum when i was 5yo (a set of clear red drinking glasses, bought with her money of course) and thinking what do i get her this year. Grief is a mean sneaky fucker getting me before i was even fully conscious. 2026-04-21T22:40:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrueultk7qsvakd2ld3gwqej3ez8m9x4z3cmtyswy6dpd2apx384szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v0p9hyl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0mg8t8klldte5963r2sftu6f68evhfjt4j5ej6u8d7xh6aqqjsggzfmnq9'>nevent1q…mnq9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah it&#39;ll be 9 months in May. My bday is the 12th. One great thing is there&#39;s a zine workshop scheduled that evening so i plan to be doing something creative surrounded by lots of lovely ppl. 2026-04-16T03:49:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp0ye6hzlvxz7phvfxttp3me75xnwyu67we6hp9jw44hfv78tht2qzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vxlm8h2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2wrmm9t05n5cdhvv8pq6ae9r6mf0nsy9sck7p8f2rypglhcxa2hgxwjrpp'>nevent1q…jrpp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>first Mother&#39;s Day without my mum. My birthday 2 days later (it overlapped with Mother&#39;s Day sometimes). We didn&#39;t make a big deal but still... <br/><br/>The ouija board is sounding good. 😂🥹 2026-04-16T03:28:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp8ewunggqnue89rmgj0d5an88t686asnjq92p8uq8uzc6z6ulm9szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vpg7w4z Broke one of my favourite bowls by dropping it on top of the gas stove top. A fair sized piece fell behind the range where it can stay for all eternity as far as i am concerned. There are still tiny fragments scattered across the stovetop which are going to have to wait till someone visits and they can move the heavy cast iron bits (not sure what they&#39;re called). <br/><br/>Many sweary words were said.<br/><br/>Dishwasher unstacked with no further mishap and dinner on its way to being done. 2026-04-14T08:05:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg4eu8py6zglnlmf0ma8mwveufjvk823rjdgs392qdkz7rn9mr0pszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vt36xc6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf02mmwtqsrqz60vj8lt9xuuxq24qeae5f40ywrq4k2e66nle9mcckhzcr4'>nevent1q…zcr4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>about to book in an exercise physio myself (left a msg earlier today). Nice morning (though not as full as yours). Feel like a pre-dinner snooze may be in my immediate future too. Many happy snoozes to you. 🌸😴 2026-04-14T06:39:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst6769jnyfk4cm0vl2x29w3azj8yxgqk2tm3cl2tcjshypuqamwlgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vm82rnf So i have rested up all day (no nanna naps though). This means i get to go to the birthday party for a while this arvo. <br/><br/>Took a bit of thinking to find an outfit i&#39;m comfortable wearing that&#39;s not an actual nightie: purple t-shirt and long black skirt. Cute little backpack is light brown and doesn&#39;t match but don&#39;t care. Regular one is too heavy. <br/><br/>All will have to be best i can do at the moment while my side is still so tender. Just happy to be going out and celebrating someone. 🌸🎂🎉 2026-04-12T06:06:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8vkl65z7s9d5mcdg5xvpjv2kttzjw4sygeejz20mtylxv38ykhegzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vay64pd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsptga0a4vwx5v3jyc0wrs30lhfqvu3pk57qzg94mgm4r6lzfq9y3cmh6g0h'>nevent1q…6g0h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>When i got home, took the last remaining wound dressing off, the one on the largest incision. Was still sticky super well so not the most fun process. Was a relief to have off though. Plus the incision (about 9cm) looks to be healing nicely though still early days of course. So yay! 2026-04-10T04:02:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8wtdlhhsd2c6rjqkpxpkmrhw5vsh5a5xttmuvyv36f25fr77mxjqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vpalc5k Going good today. First drive since surgery - down to the little local shopping street with a stop to catch up with relo and her lovely friend group for coffee. Quick stop to pick up a meat, fruit and veg afterward. 2026-04-10T04:02:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsptga0a4vwx5v3jyc0wrs30lhfqvu3pk57qzg94mgm4r6lzfq9y3czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vvv2xm5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8wtdlhhsd2c6rjqkpxpkmrhw5vsh5a5xttmuvyv36f25fr77mxjqehhyyw'>nevent1q…hyyw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Also first time wearing something other than a nightie or hospital gown. Managed very loosely tied elastic-waisted shorts and a soft and loose singlet top. Shorts were tricky to get right - loose enough not to be uncomfortable on the surgery site but not so loose they fell down round my ankles while i walked down the main suburban street. Such a relief that they held up ok. 😂 2026-04-10T04:02:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs94catw2lj9f4mjrp26846cjumfgeuuc6vgqxvhucrj8n4xkvk4wgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vh2jn5k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0jdx8k7s5cw96ukkmzfgr88f8q3xwwyte4u24f0s8q6uytgfua9gl9adwx'>nevent1q…adwx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Did sing and listen to music. Tried to get started on the MP letter but email on the borrowed laptop (where my draft was sent) did not cooperate. Have booked the local library computer tomorrow arvo in hopes that i will feel up to going there and working on it for a little bit. 2026-04-09T13:04:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0jdx8k7s5cw96ukkmzfgr88f8q3xwwyte4u24f0s8q6uytgfua9gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v82s02f In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8p9fd4k3mdxah4va2tr5f94vpfk4vgfmt94mnxcn0up472s8as5c0mksfn'>nevent1q…ksfn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Left off nanna nap from the menu. To be fair, it selected me, not the other way round. 😂 2026-04-09T13:01:53Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsptj3n8a5p9xu4a089zx9t35ppwu28wzwggyt58jr4xzj6k2lnx7czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vkh2lv8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs29349mmthvzcc9dunjlkdqcf0lm3k6hkhptyqww87efpfr2ft90qcjn627'>nevent1q…n627</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>noooo! Don’ t tell me that now. It’s under a year old i think. Crossing all my bits it’s a survivor long term. 2026-04-09T03:50:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst8mvf3rvweadxypd60xa3zk03lekwn5kp9t5p2zvavpld6j5lv9szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v2yala3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf29xx29jhjesfyvve5j9aknqpzdwy4vg54agf660xtgn2qa3feaqx0t4ng'>nevent1q…t4ng</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>that hardenbergia is growing like a legend (with little care and attention from me). Going to have to put some more support up so it can expand across the fence. 2026-04-09T02:41:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8p9fd4k3mdxah4va2tr5f94vpfk4vgfmt94mnxcn0up472s8as5czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vg6tyu6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszd4sfqccp5s2wzzjmdezw43rcy80cejux0yxphu5aq9shp0pxt7cr57m98'>nevent1q…7m98</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So far 2 off the menu: 🚶‍♀️plus ☕️&amp;🍰 while sitting in the front garden. ☺️<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/372/306/891/157/067/original/2dec2fb62b939d48.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-09T02:08:58Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstwdg48zs6h9a2cztspx2x6z58ku6t6ywz9f2xpkl50ejetuxuq5qzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vry8chl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr0nz3vtntyfna2jfaf04du3pyss5mnets8v4us7x2qyrs9vktzzg5vypt9'>nevent1q…ypt9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah. Very tempted. If i can get into proper shoes or sandals and something that&#39;s not a nightie, may give it a go. <br/><br/>Met a new neighbour yesterday. And her cute little dachshund Lola. So sad i couldn&#39;t bend down to pat her. The dog, not the neighbour. 🤪 2026-04-09T00:03:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszd4sfqccp5s2wzzjmdezw43rcy80cejux0yxphu5aq9shp0pxt7czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vsmpacg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyse6j9nmq022mgy7f5ckglderkx2nacp7ey34sarngkck8cjq3qctmss3u'>nevent1q…ss3u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Plans for today (more of a menu rather than a do all the things list):<br/><br/>🚶‍♀️walk (round the house)<br/>✍️finish drafting a letter to MP (or write another para at least)<br/>🎸play ukulele<br/>🪘try to get the kashakas/asalatos sized right for my hands<br/>🎧Listen to music<br/>🎶Sing<br/>📚read and/or write poetry<br/>☕️Sit in the sun with coffee and eat banana cake<br/>📱phone a friend for a chat<br/><br/>Not counting cooking and light chores. ☺️ 2026-04-08T23:16:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyse6j9nmq022mgy7f5ckglderkx2nacp7ey34sarngkck8cjq3qczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v4djyum Patchy sleep so a nanna nap/s likely sometime today.<br/><br/>One time in the wee small hours heard noises in the house and worried the mice might be back. Did a quick useless search of the rooms with the phone torch. <br/><br/>Ended up closing the window in mum&#39;s old room - maybe the draft made the blind hit the window or something. Hoping it was that anyway. 2026-04-08T23:10:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgn7fncnd8gnrvdtac4wjjm94k2gvyrk8h6xzug72wfdsg0kcnjcqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vufdha4 Had a really lovely day. First one without any painkillers, not so much as a single paracetamol. Yay!<br/><br/>Sat out in the front garden for a while this morning, drying my hair in the sun. Also drinking coffee and eating home made vegan banana bread/cake. <br/><br/>Then a friend came over at lunch and hung out all day. Such lovely company. And took my mind off being stuck at home and all the health stuff. Helped cook and move a couple of things i couldn&#39;t too.<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/369/182/112/865/357/original/00426fdf09456495.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/369/182/169/228/132/original/3f497b2c0258571f.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-08T13:00:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqasqdpyjjv8np5nen3e98uf4rfmgdpnsntl6e3s0mxfynu6ecrhqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vvcjl0l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyu0dfhjk0q757gvu0u0sulk0xwh2qlpyz8pd2ga8dw5edrcd2pmsfpwyme'>nevent1q…wyme</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>doing well. Improving each day. Taking longer walks around the house. Still sore but using fewer paracetamol. Eating well. Just going a bit stir crazy. 2026-04-06T06:45:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspl0tputtnemd57zyqvvv3qv7glp34whhgajy2wmtq8h4gjkd2qdszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vqekh55 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy455zwmk7tkgl2aercva0fqs8yvpw727wszfma4eqmszqqwlm3wgh0f8rm'>nevent1q…f8rm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>portraits class sounds fab. Reminds me there&#39;re lots of cool arty things i want to do - must make some space for those too. (In between naps) 2026-04-06T04:43:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy4ue0mmrz6w6a3j60l48gsewy8xmkvs0q6xwgeg968cqv5tsxeyszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vrac2ye In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs067pn486ty26pm3z2q5yh8m5dtq240kqh2rkd8j0hs8ucvt070as2kl37v'>nevent1q…l37v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>*passes nap relay baton*<br/><br/>Just finished one after lunch. Highly recommend. 2026-04-06T04:39:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw506qpv0jf8xlasx4ys7ay2vagllue2cc9gludq4xs42u2puy6uqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v4z0xwf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgge8dngkvj4uycwk9ruvxfdh4lvwmnsx4vg5caudql0pvsswfznc7zc8hs'>nevent1q…c8hs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>up and down. ok on the recovery side. Bit of a wallop on the grief side. 2026-04-03T09:28:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgg8s7mtvhuzfvlmyd9dfj290akp86hnlezrmc3f3mluwtw72myuczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vp9nhfm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvlstlcg3appjkw6gj6n9gv33stczde8m0sv4hqnj2k3dtg780ldsvkslt6'>nevent1q…slt6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Northern Exposure still stands up pretty well overall. Have watched it all the way through several times since, if not for a few years. Lots of enjoyment still to be had though there are a few ordinary eps. Always notice something different though. And this song always makes me cry.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/b9IUj1mDENg">https://youtu.be/b9IUj1mDENg</a> 2026-04-02T11:25:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx40q05j03e20c6l3fjmu4rlsgtrcmej3lqyvxmj34kmje5ckgpyqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vsdu08x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0wwpe4xccv22le80ydztke6dn2y0t0nrz5l7nrl829geszzlvjvgzzyduc'>nevent1q…yduc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>so very brave! 🤩 2026-04-02T06:28:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszywx3eu0l4vxnrc9nqegt2wvnu2ahgmw678z4yllatg2yqvzfzxszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vc2kde5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstn329636403cugnqjzgz5efx99sr0yqt0wfw89ngqer3el3590ggz9u5un'>nevent1q…u5un</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>have been doing my best to be that&#39;s for sure! Want to keep it up. Fingers crossed seems to be working. 2026-04-02T06:26:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvc3jlpxuvygxfajpr70274qwh4d4fuhe8rd29858sw3nj9e5jp5gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vl6ry2g Hadn&#39;t heard about this action in Melbourne (been a bit out of it lately). And if you googled (top results were a police media release and news.com.au) rather than seeing this reel, you&#39;d think the motivation was anti- Zelda and anti-semitic somehow. Though the difficult woman apron they put on the statue and the fact all the activists involved were women is a giant effing clue by four that the motivation was something quite different. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWlBGOZj1kW/?igsh=MXB0Z2ZmMXV0ZWF6Nw==">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWlBGOZj1kW/?igsh=MXB0Z2ZmMXV0ZWF6Nw==</a> 2026-04-02T02:05:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8d6ekren7jpwxrn9jayh8cc6vk9xeva3xnrnvzdcm42ec6cayzvgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v67x9x6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxkn5uxrsq3jvh5qvt002tnynw5empunsx3qwd0kgcy9fe4cqj9kcum2mjk'>nevent1q…2mjk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Browsing through Netflix, decided to give Resident Alien a go. Still on the fence on whether it&#39;s going to be for me but i really like Alan Tudyk. And i&#39;m kinda getting Northern Exposure vibes (which is still an all time fave show) if with a darker twist. 2026-04-02T01:40:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxkn5uxrsq3jvh5qvt002tnynw5empunsx3qwd0kgcy9fe4cqj9kczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v0qp3x3 Hard to believe that poor Sidney the kidney would&#39;ve been receiving his marching orders on this day last week. Anaesthetist gave me a lovely margarita about 7.45am and op started about 8am. Was all finished by noon. Nurse looked up the timeline for me afterwards because i am not able to verify anything beyond the blissy margarita. <br/><br/>Feels weird to be home and still like myself, though an ouchier version of that just now. Good weird but still weird. 2026-04-02T01:31:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswp96u7z7k3z3r06felw3jm52ac7qhcafdqwtgswln5ce4xeyrlpczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vfhmeq8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdzm66q7mdhhh2ypn2kz8wl8pk0u8xuuzq8jyugvd89rnvkq5e7psuvqkf9'>nevent1q…qkf9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>though i did have a teeny bit of GA for the day surgery last month. Hmm! 2026-04-01T09:25:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdzm66q7mdhhh2ypn2kz8wl8pk0u8xuuzq8jyugvd89rnvkq5e7pszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vs5wn7r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs87xrpwsu409nm966kduq0ne0dywvg75lf7x7vfqahrvm79a9pjkszvwmg2'>nevent1q…wmg2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lost them *before* the surgery though i could definitely plead stress. 2026-04-01T09:22:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswpa3wa9wdu25w9tnwjlq3zpgpa277ecngcahxrtt3vmy2x5gyp0gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v9fm77x Decided to clear out all the shopping bags in the laundry sink (they end up there because they&#39;re what i put my wet swimmers in on the way home) so i could set up a little basin to handwash laundry. And that&#39;s where my annoyingly lost house keys were. Pleased to have found them but Faaark! What is wrong with me!!!!? 2026-04-01T09:02:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrj79ywluhq7f3ts5phkvzhl06c2gyfe4zxhyyc97hfeevggs8waczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vhw2csn Brother made zucchini slice with roast veg and cauli bake. <br/><br/>The slice was made from a DIY mix from Coles neither of us had tried before and came out really nice. Did add some leftover goat cheese but even the base level part was yum. <br/><br/>The baked veg were precut (cherry toms were added in) and the cauli was a frozen mix(also from Coles). <br/><br/>All baked in the oven with enough servings left for a few more meals.<br/><br/>What a lovely brother!<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/325/882/967/256/752/original/a64bff2bbd5c3072.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-31T21:29:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstgk03023maefw7hzruvnf0m4pzaaa96fcrh9t8w6zucsrsh5ydvqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vu54ap2 My fellow activists at Rising Tide have been very kind and thoughtful. They videoed a lovely get well message at the last meeting (which i had missed due to the surgery). <br/><br/>They also sent me food (a heap of yummo soups) and the lovely person who dropped it off also brought some flowers from her garden. <br/><br/>Just ate some of the pumpkin and lentil soup - the best thing! Such a gorgeous caring bunch of people. <br/><br/>#RisingTide<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/321/186/026/857/585/original/8415da5f63a4310a.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-31T01:30:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswaa27jq66l68te6qtzcmck2ratas23c0w8qedna5n70e9hsg3vwszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v26lzue So now Day 5 post op (not counting day of op). <br/><br/>Slept a little more comfortably last night, still in the recliner (may be best place while healing). Did have the stronger painkiller before bed but otherwise sticking to paracetamol.<br/><br/>Still sore but maybe a bit less stiff. Going slowly and carefully anyway.<br/><br/>Made my own cereal and cuppa, including using a grabber to reach berries on a lower fridge shelf. And got it to the lounge room. Winning!<br/><br/>Want to try a longer walk - 5 minutes today. 2026-03-30T21:37:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszp9f9rr280ac388t28xsukpm6gc96u88gqw59pm0zlhukgefs4mszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vak9hjz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvn06jte2qxvkc9kk7y2xa7txkkqpjatcnpzjp3lg2p3uw2sk68uc9vt5g5'>nevent1q…t5g5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Did discover a new bruise this morning. Presumably from the arterial line they had above the bruised area.<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/314/859/852/692/143/original/f2ed031654402e40.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T22:39:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvn06jte2qxvkc9kk7y2xa7txkkqpjatcnpzjp3lg2p3uw2sk68uczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v6v6qn6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0ykg0wncykr4usrj9wkk09k7zn0gl4yzg0jl8gcaegm0je730ansxdcmae'>nevent1q…cmae</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Showered, washed my hair and changed. Now going without the compression stockings too. Feels so good. 2026-03-29T22:34:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0ykg0wncykr4usrj9wkk09k7zn0gl4yzg0jl8gcaegm0je730anszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vdx5d08 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyen09mnvdjfwkqr4m37yp92mgh6ya8q7wc0cmqv2quw664pfl8as5g2hyh'>nevent1q…2hyh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Feel it was overall a better sleep than hospital. Have now managed to gather up my own brekky. Not as fancy as hospital but the berries on granola are a fave. #food<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/314/416/709/230/017/original/3c948691c8906b60.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T20:47:42Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyen09mnvdjfwkqr4m37yp92mgh6ya8q7wc0cmqv2quw664pfl8aszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vy0t89f Sorry in advance. Can foresee much whinging about the recovery stuff though i know things are going really well. Because it is still ouchy. 2026-03-29T20:44:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxwfrl04mq0upsc0u8gphvuyt79pxpy057he6u9g3edtd30gtuhmszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v28vzn7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp3f5sj8r4ul02ys9lhu0d8eqp4qc87yrwc3nnln0ldgwluat68tqc56yvu'>nevent1q…6yvu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>to mine. Bro lives in Canberra now (well, Jerra, but close enough). So he&#39;s come a fair way to help me out, bless him. Such a good brother! 2026-03-29T06:09:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8kxaar4f43nd97f2ht9ydxlcs9w69fuflxvxqzk7dn0m3kzq7crgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vjf9ghs I&#39;ve just got home! Bliss! 2026-03-29T02:14:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2z755gm800thkfhusnc6n2nt4lqm4n2l6scge9zgud53jdg9dxsszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v3phaf6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdm2dry834cqpx5rgmpe9egh8spj39l6smc0ahyq3qwpg07le3nngapyn43'>nevent1q…yn43</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Feeling good this morning despite patchy sleep. Reminding myself every day will get better from here. 2026-03-28T20:25:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdm2dry834cqpx5rgmpe9egh8spj39l6smc0ahyq3qwpg07le3nngzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vs2h45p Sleeping on and off. In 1-2 hour segments. Not in pain just how it&#39;s all working. Got an extra blankie round 2am, plus a little heatpack since i was cold. Also a stronger pain tab with the regular panadol. So i&#39;m doing fine. 2026-03-28T17:12:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8h6zvdpz6hjzv2g2vnj3wqevrv07estn40ftvm7hvj9g6wu8my8gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7va0ap4g Well i saw the surgeon who is really happy with how i&#39;m doing. I will be getting discharged tomorrow afternoon when my brother arrives. <br/><br/>She encouraged me to walk and sit up as much as i can. Plus drink fluids. And i&#39;m allowed to have a shower! 2026-03-27T22:54:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspt8h2xkgv0hmpn7t56xszrwhx0wk4jnquqvl5j64el3m7zjkfzwszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vxw7a8l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8sj9cgd54temzgyslqh8pws6vv7gny40wf0wrtfuvmcgn25xnv9cnh4fuf'>nevent1q…4fuf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the nursing care is the same at the public ones too. The food though! 2026-03-27T04:08:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszzlkksuc4yjnhz0m8sdk7vwkk55l4tzn4p5syrnlakjlt049rfnszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vzg99sa In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsprdrhxx66c27syt6r2zgphk0k642mrwnnudzjrvnkn8nhhxj30asetp48v'>nevent1q…p48v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah. It&#39;s an eyeopener. Have only been to public before. 2026-03-27T03:44:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqaps3z9e0eqqvdenug4dzrrcnvauv8kdcyz7fc0a0ud5v5qzk68szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vsfx4gj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvmf978u4hjvk87khjz0xrm8e5ua0pgem0rsu220a3g9vwp785w7qmu6ck2'>nevent1q…6ck2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Still one 1 thing to disconnect but physio took me on a walk anyway. Did good. Feel tightness rather than pain. So fabbo. 2026-03-26T23:23:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvmf978u4hjvk87khjz0xrm8e5ua0pgem0rsu220a3g9vwp785w7qzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v8jrua9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9mz6f4pajla5l5m70tuvqevwza55wdtf20cysv4e5qp20vvhrrsghu6y8d'>nevent1q…6y8d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Canulas out. Yay!<br/><br/>Still have more stuff to be disconnected from. 2026-03-26T22:52:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9mz6f4pajla5l5m70tuvqevwza55wdtf20cysv4e5qp20vvhrrsgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v7ehgu9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsycqksl8en0ptza7eh68kwemyxu0kend9dh5dyufvwyr629mhffzg6sdqcp'>nevent1q…dqcp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>And my cousin&#39;s wife rang me to see how i was going. She&#39;s planning to visit this morning which&#39;ll be great. 😊 2026-03-26T21:51:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsycqksl8en0ptza7eh68kwemyxu0kend9dh5dyufvwyr629mhffzgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v94sz3j In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswtfrrep7ujkuwjhlfwpxzgjl64yyp5z537dmk94z89ekyq5ujyqgenpn2e'>nevent1q…pn2e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bloods done. Breakfast had. Was decent. #food<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/297/662/555/221/242/original/e0757b1d90ec1ed1.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-26T21:46:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswtfrrep7ujkuwjhlfwpxzgjl64yyp5z537dmk94z89ekyq5ujyqgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vyuma2p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxqy5mjmqk4248yvks3wuvjqg2nul83kd3x5gupk8ty69vdyzl89cspazqa'>nevent1q…azqa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Keen to have breakfast and it&#39;s been delivered but they want to take more bloods first. 🙄 2026-03-26T21:03:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxqy5mjmqk4248yvks3wuvjqg2nul83kd3x5gupk8ty69vdyzl89czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vs9ugrk Seen the urologist this morning. Happy with how i&#39;m going. Only thing is low BP - which i&#39;ve had before talked with my GP about but haven&#39;t checked in ages. From their perspective, they&#39;ve only seen me with stressed out of my brain blood pressure which was way higher. Also not helped by white coat syndrome which i get even at my local GP&#39;s.. 2026-03-26T20:56:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0rh9pfxll0unc55r9gn95tv73ve7cu4huhcfz84xje6l4mawvw2qzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vypha6k Still awake. Had a nice bed bath and changed the hospital gown. Had a little supper (half a sanger) and brushed my teeth. Still only panadol. <br/><br/>Won&#39;t be a restful night. All the monitoring. BP cuff goes off hourly. Cuffs on the legs (to help blood flow) go off every few minutes. Plus fluids which drip then alarm when they run out. And the nurse comes in hourly to sort stuff as well.<br/><br/>If i&#39;m awake, they want me to do deep breaths plus little coughs hourly too. <br/><br/>So lots going on. Hope 4 snoozes. 2026-03-26T11:38:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdcgxz46vu8akstpr2tfps7la4knsctssu9jxvkux80ev3pnuc0ngzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vfxl92c In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswdycg4h6ymdazdfevpl6jy6mrgewyat32thfznp6llh446p5rjhs5a2vcn'>nevent1q…2vcn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>agree on the general ward. High dependency unit nurse is very responsive though. Plus she&#39;ll be in hourly because i have a catheter plus a drain in<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1vdzv204030k054fpms668sr6pjjryshkksq5ramtc36rutgsrdrsz5e5d8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>David Penington</span> (<span class="italic">npub1vdz…e5d8</span>)</a></span> 2026-03-26T10:46:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs279ajstdeaayarxqqn6txw9qkrllkqvl72tz975qf9gt6scjgalszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vumys8p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswuytutrv6j9tlp4lgukemn6uhq6l85rzmajn0n8533wuf5hhj84g3fahau'>nevent1q…ahau</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ll allow that the call button is marginally more important than the tv. 😂 2026-03-26T09:02:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswuytutrv6j9tlp4lgukemn6uhq6l85rzmajn0n8533wuf5hhj84gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vy5d4ff In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqgl7h9j4vamqcd85kp840hz23nafxyxw5dep4twm3akhk2mxglngtt5z4q'>nevent1q…5z4q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I just want to say that the hospital tv remote doesn&#39;t work. Not happy, Jan.<br/><br/>Though the nurse call button works. Suppose that&#39;s something at least. 2026-03-26T08:44:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqgl7h9j4vamqcd85kp840hz23nafxyxw5dep4twm3akhk2mxglngzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vdqvw25 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswnefjrk6mumx7rqrtvw58gt6eqdrr5vjpq5j07ycgyqehq42csdqsu7ju3'>nevent1q…7ju3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hospital dinner. Really nice. More than i could eat - chose a range of options pre-op because not sure how i&#39;d feel.<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/294/128/847/066/866/original/6bd28afc3e3ca01d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-26T06:49:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswnefjrk6mumx7rqrtvw58gt6eqdrr5vjpq5j07ycgyqehq42csdqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7veh2dje Out the other side and feeling surprisingly well. No real pain so far (good drugs!)<br/><br/>Delay in getting me fed and to ICU because the gauze count was off. No phone or food till ICU<br/><br/>So had to go get a CT scan to check the gauze wasn&#39;t left in me. Fab news - nope! Then waited for surgeon. All went super well.<br/><br/>And they grabbed me some Hospital food. Nanna nap next.<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/293/767/331/203/764/original/671ebfd7aecfdcaa.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-26T05:24:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0lwphf0hzmlfljkwxgualr90ksradazcupkkcavlds2qh226sjgczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vmv2v63 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9gvnegq3mffvvczp6xd6hpk6h4gak3737fa3quqze28xfzq9u5rswtn4y4'>nevent1q…n4y4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yep. Soup all done. Packed the freezer. 2026-03-25T08:01:10Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvqtavnzrwqt2g6q82cnse785uvgm09f2y7g8aesvqsp9kry90d3czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vkmuwyr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgsp8jymghx57splpfdkkz8v3zrkdqwzgr4gwgrnxfy332f20vslc60x7a8'>nevent1q…x7a8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Just got my admission time: 5.30am. Really happy to be getting it done first thing. Such a relief not to have a big wait. 2026-03-25T05:27:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgsp8jymghx57splpfdkkz8v3zrkdqwzgr4gwgrnxfy332f20vslczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vyd038s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsztrtpjvxvauu9t6l89yhuq5e7hp5t22p9rm8npjqwz6hpsgh5t8gyjdl2x'>nevent1q…dl2x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Imaginary goldfish kidneys and they haven&#39;t even given me the good drugs yet. 🤣 2026-03-24T23:50:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsztrtpjvxvauu9t6l89yhuq5e7hp5t22p9rm8npjqwz6hpsgh5t8gzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vyvf84g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvwlmqgzhmfcauup6u984qdahka9yshdq5skd5sg62auu2ezdhrvgm34c59'>nevent1q…4c59</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>When i went to my massage therapist yesterday, she did some sound therapy with a Tibetan singing bowl towards the end. It was lovely.<br/><br/>She asked me to imagine my kidneys were golden. And in my imagination, they turned into goldfish (super cute) and later into golden bells (influenced by the sound). Maybe the magic in this lies in turning the brain to happier directions.<br/><br/>Also makes it even more important to name my soon to be sole surviving goldfish kidney. 🤪🤣 2026-03-24T23:20:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvwlmqgzhmfcauup6u984qdahka9yshdq5skd5sg62auu2ezdhrvgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vcep4t0 Gym this morning done. Coffee now then a swim (doing it this way round to give the sunscreen time to settle beforehand). Have lots of stuff still on my to-do list but this is important too. #ocean #coffee #MerewetherBeach #beach #NewcastleNSW #NewcastleAU<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/286/646/153/570/441/original/58c7189fe27b7fba.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-24T23:08:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8q98pmnh9akte3nzylnaehq0mjsc35cdagnnfzr3zt634cs8w9dgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v85cpg4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswg8qfzha6vs0gpm8wxwrpdqc9k6cv2gda9egrchc27sz97kun5dqvvufxr'>nevent1q…ufxr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hospital rang me while i was having my post-swim coffee. Nothing major but they did want me to get a blood test before the surgery, today if i could please and only at their preferred pathology provider (Laverty). They emailed me the form.<br/><br/>Unclear why they couldn&#39;t have asked earlier so it could&#39;ve been planned rather than last minute - apparently it&#39;s just to get details (like my blood type?) in case i need a blood transfusion.<br/><br/>Anyway, got it done after the massage. 🙄 2026-03-24T01:43:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswg8qfzha6vs0gpm8wxwrpdqc9k6cv2gda9egrchc27sz97kun5dqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vv56guc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9dvvym6yt0ahccs990k4ukq68x3fzs59srge3ky04ga3etjze8xgthf9kg'>nevent1q…f9kg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The awful night sleep-wise a big contributing factor. So out for a dip at the Baths. Then some coffee.<br/><br/>Luckily my phone reminded me i do have an extra massage booked in later this morning. Thanking past me for booking that! Am i psychic or what!? 2026-03-23T21:45:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs00metyq8g5mcqlgl6gl4rdjp8ax8xswtn0pxj3zgux5c3ydykkhczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vutanqa Slight change of plan. Got to the gym 10 mins early because we&#39;d been told there was a mini workshop covering the end of that class and the start of theirs. Kept waiting for them to call us over.<br/><br/>Nope. There was a stuff up around times. Not on today. Normally, i&#39;d be slightly pissed off. Today, 2 days out from the big op, tired and emotional. Didn&#39;t chuck a wobbly but got really teary and decided i just couldn&#39;t do class today - wrong headspace. 2026-03-23T21:43:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9dvvym6yt0ahccs990k4ukq68x3fzs59srge3ky04ga3etjze8xgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v54upmz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs00metyq8g5mcqlgl6gl4rdjp8ax8xswtn0pxj3zgux5c3ydykkhcmdqs4w'>nevent1q…qs4w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My gym buddies were lovely and kind. They tried to comfort and encourage me. Someone fetched the juggling balls to try and get the endorphins going. It did help a bit too. Watery chuckle anyway.<br/><br/>Later on, the instructor who got the info wrong had a chat. So she knows i&#39;m not skipping class because i&#39;m mad at her. <br/><br/>Think today, anything could have tipped the balance. My cup is so full, it only takes a tiny pebble. 2026-03-23T21:43:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfy3xpu0zufy93cqltcjg7fxlp26mp68ah9u3mdvsqz34vqraxnagzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vuwe4cc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswvxyp50ke0ltuedatntn763a0e372jwlh4zq5yh6gt43d6rmxwjs9a87re'>nevent1q…87re</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>mostly. Just haven&#39;t packed a bag and cooked and frozen all the soup. Few other things to tidy away. Have a couple of quiet days tomorrow and Wednesday should see it all clear. 2026-03-23T02:58:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0zkrjtrhphfnn289q2dwr8pedv96ycew7hjp90uqpwf6wy2zgrpszypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vdqshyw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9qlxsxxztp0hzvsuv833ju9p2qfa5ht9sjperldw36xsmqv283rqj5pl04'>nevent1q…pl04</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah. Thursday. 2026-03-23T02:54:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8eft7zzx444052uky0gka8ysvs2mx424dur7cvd57qnkn5cv08cczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vlzj02u Quieter day planned. Gym done. Out at the shops about to stock up on veg for a big batch of soup. Having coffee first, then picking up a script as well.<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/275/319/433/991/559/original/ba3278067338ff3a.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-22T23:04:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsplqswvp8eznhzrt4g38qx2dnrx7jkh2x7hrjcvxd8zcex09vggqqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vtvytan Went to a kundalini yoga class which had a sound bath at the end to help deepen the meditation. Just what i needed. Feeling very chill. <br/><br/>Not exactly like this (fewer gongs) but similar sounds. <a href="https://youtu.be/LcbVqTVA_1A?si=sLzeSUkYetbz5klx">https://youtu.be/LcbVqTVA_1A?si=sLzeSUkYetbz5klx</a> 2026-03-20T10:41:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszy4ypmrmszetauynlneld9cu9t5205z7w9c3d30rety7pegr4ezczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vaw9ec2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0juxrz9h9ny3uyusxeuezmvjqdy9ww4pm2nhsvh470k88qr4kfscqleufh'>nevent1q…eufh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>true it&#39;s very possible to forget or minimise stuff. Or be too embarrassed to tell because a family member is in the room with you. 2026-03-18T05:48:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs20y40c8ttravf7xz4h225xga0kd9874w7ehcrtq7xhnd3an53tdgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vqdj2sl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszr2fye2eq7p3zzexcza8mc2rc7qv4tw36jhdlhz05l3996w9zajg6qe367'>nevent1q…e367</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah. Fingers crossed none for me. I&#39;m brutally honest about all the medical stuff when asked by docs so think that helps.🤞 2026-03-18T05:34:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqzxupwd0ywkxtx278h4235hejhe8p3atruj2rsy3v7va9krt38pqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vq4ehmv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0gn876rw43769j5h8p042xp3dh8dwg3zh5rt76tpwfpkpkda433s6zhn5h'>nevent1q…hn5h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>last time had one in person was 2006 for a tonsillectomy at TCH. Had day surgery (still got general anaesthetic) there in 2015ish and don&#39;t think they did it then either. And not for 2 other day surgeries here since. 2026-03-18T04:15:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdecad5wca9ycf2nsjyz2taf6v8x0y90rzffvffd0ldpujxanujhczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vcazfvu Zack from Rising Tide is sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla to deliver food and aid to Gaza. He&#39;s a good egg and he&#39;s been sticking up for the environment for years.<br/><br/>If you would like to donate to support him, the link is here. #RisingTide #Palestine #Gaza <a href="https://chuffed.org/project/169624-support-zack-schofield-sailing-with-the-flotilla">https://chuffed.org/project/169624-support-zack-schofield-sailing-with-the-flotilla</a> 2026-03-18T04:13:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp64q3yfd39yu3czzgneq7kr4puqwt7zhflhsccnnhz05a2kjd89szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vwpkelr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsftnsczzewtmnd30ffryw7acweka5awewkmxhtf7pew7x42kup26g7q0pfp'>nevent1q…0pfp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>guess so. 🤷‍♀️ 2026-03-18T04:08:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgv2zuxuy3jkt9xgsjrq63x7wr45fqzwusscrj54uw6tjsfdjt7hgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vxvkd6j Anaesthetist rang while i was at another appt and had phone set to do not disturb. Of course they did. <br/><br/>My phone interpreted &#34;anaesthetist&#34; as &#34;and niece&#34; in the voice to text part. And their name was totally wrong which also didn&#39;t help. Anyway, the rest of the message was better, mostly. Gist understandable anyway. <br/><br/>He&#39;ll call later sometime and from a private number... 2026-03-18T02:45:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstd8q7uzv2xn8am8afr6c4afp0q34syatjhm9twpsugqeew7dxhxqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vsdsk4q Hello possums, if you live in NSW and want to put pressure on your state MP, this takes only a few seconds (you can write to your MP today using the link to a form and demand an immediate pause on logging in these glider sanctuaries while the government determines the future of the industry). #environment #GreaterGliders #ForestAlliance<br/><br/><a href="https://www.forestalliancensw.org.au/greater-gliders">https://www.forestalliancensw.org.au/greater-gliders</a> 2026-03-18T01:10:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswn09krch26m7wl7ac8pej0v7mv0h5tqn8t62z9gp73ks6vxjx7ygzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vf92azq The protest went really well. Hung out with Knitting Nannas and other amazing activists and lobbyists. Had lunch at the State Library then went to the art gallery. Best school trip ever. Heading home now. Totally stuffed. 2026-03-17T04:27:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswux5s6me9m8tf4g8nytm5hq8gu2srrmqxlzse5l8ud7llsq50ekqzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vmmkd80 Heading to Sydney tomorrow to protest. Very early train (at least to my mind 🤣). Only a low key protest, holding signs across from Parliament. About getting a fair transition for NSW coal communities. 2026-03-16T10:08:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqhm8hrwr9p40va4jfpczkud7f6jpzartvh78gu9lk9jvjsuml40czypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v6wxzzg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszr7z9yd24x839apv4ja0tks0h050pph3ag7j04ejsekpvlntftpgy9zmuj'>nevent1q…zmuj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Did say to Jane who runs the ukestra with her husband Mark before i did the song, &#34;I always feel like i should be apologising before i sing.&#34; <br/><br/>And got told off (a well-deserves verbal smack). <br/><br/>So some attitude adjustment happening there. 🤣 2026-03-14T02:19:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszr7z9yd24x839apv4ja0tks0h050pph3ag7j04ejsekpvlntftpgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vyjmfv0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9wxrddypsmtxf6mg03ggyzu95qva5ge3g7s24xr9za44rq286jccagdham'>nevent1q…dham</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>And we had so much fun making some music. <br/><br/>I even got to sing Rainbow Connection. Our version felt a smidge low for me but feel like i didn&#39;t let Kermie down.<br/> 🐸🌈🤪<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/jS5fTzMP_mg?feature=shared">https://youtu.be/jS5fTzMP_mg?feature=shared</a> 2026-03-14T02:16:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs97x7k3eac0unhdwfg267uqt6u6d30nhaagzhttyglqcauqslu38qzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vvxhf79 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2x29sty7j3mmpsk38vujc3vjyhu6qff3z30jc78a76ke5ssea4wchrwp0v'>nevent1q…wp0v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Had an extra uke practice today since our gig is tomorrow. We finished the rehearsals for the gig last Sunday but have been going over some of the songs in regular practices. Mine&#39;s usually Monday nights but i needed extra time. And it was fabbo! 2026-03-14T02:09:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9wxrddypsmtxf6mg03ggyzu95qva5ge3g7s24xr9za44rq286jcczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v32d9d3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs97x7k3eac0unhdwfg267uqt6u6d30nhaagzhttyglqcauqslu38q03qzw7'>nevent1q…qzw7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sat with some uke players i didn&#39;t really know and they were lovely! Lots of nice chit chat about what was going on. And when the subject of recent surgeries and health stuff came up, told them about Sidney the kidney. Had some great advice and very reassuring things to say. So kind! 2026-03-14T02:09:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2x29sty7j3mmpsk38vujc3vjyhu6qff3z30jc78a76ke5ssea4wczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vcm5a2c A better night&#39;s sleep (still woke well before the alarm but not nightmarishly so and no gym today so extra time to sleep in). 2026-03-14T02:04:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs08qrtlaauta9p2ffnpcdk9wjcdqd8xjkkqpy3vp23lxcvd63t38szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vvc00gv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf676qxc05ccfxksj0pmdtn5dznv6mml309hdnlaxw45mf8zracccgydww5'>nevent1q…dww5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In other news, just heard the Ukestra&#39;s gig at the Fringe Festival is sold out. So yay! 2026-03-13T04:33:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsf676qxc05ccfxksj0pmdtn5dznv6mml309hdnlaxw45mf8zraccczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v0clr29 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0ef3vpqun3pnr03g02fm247nqz50y7j0gl6vlyuuqq4wvy0n73jg6gux8a'>nevent1q…ux8a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Definitely needed a huge coffee to fuel all of the morning&#39;s activities. Just coming down from the caffeine now. Not sure whether to try for a nap after not sleeping so well at nightvor try to get some life admin done. 2026-03-13T04:29:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0ef3vpqun3pnr03g02fm247nqz50y7j0gl6vlyuuqq4wvy0n73jgzypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vhjfhpd Had a blast protesting outside the local MP&#39;s office this morning. A few more ppl turned up, including a friend with a fabulous banner. Then we went off for coffee and a debrief.<br/> <br/>Plus what turned out to be retail therapy for me (at a nearby arty-crafty up-cycling shop which is closing for really sad reasons - owner&#39;s health failing). 2026-03-13T04:13:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsf0mqcszw0gt59dea2e4cghcc65qfxwl5c0smj34nfpwetudf7drczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vkk7q4k Finally made the bunya nut pesto. Used more garlic and parmesan than the recipe. Less olive oil. And added lemon zest because it still didn&#39;t taste quite right. Maybe because i didn&#39;t have enough basil? All yummy good now though! #food #pesto<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/209/838/672/680/773/original/ccc879c4ab40f75f.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-11T09:32:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvy4dee8dm9uan603dss6j7l3dk5xsnz2lkhkdkdtksn069va5plczypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7v7att3x 7am gym class. Fab!<br/><br/>Then back home to prep ahead of the launch of the Lambton Ker-rai Creek landcare group at 10am. Not changing or showering beforehand because i imagine we&#39;re going to get messy. <br/><br/>Mostly spraying myself liberally with insect repellent, slopping on sunscreen and changing to longer pants and closed in shoes. 2026-03-10T22:33:42Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg6m2wykg26znfg6y476qt0eu0jsdjp3l90twsfwukyue2zcq3n2szypcycamrsjkm6ath0fy2fnlh7amkydpxgrsawu97c02dx3djf2v7vlpu0p8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswc24pc0seduaf5umetql3zuadr8vf9dvufvwz3eu8lcef58ky0jsqa8t7m'>nevent1q…8t7m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>some of the best lines ever! 😂 2026-03-10T01:06:47Z