It’s Late Thread [ 20 December 25 ]

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1. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve stuck my head in here.

   After scouring every supermarket chain known to man, I finally found a reasonably priced 3 bird roast for Christmas dinner at Asda (hooray and a cheer).

   So that’s all of the Christmas prep done. Now to hunker down, eat twice my body weight in food and enjoy that weird endless week between Christmas and New Year.

2. Just on the train home after meeting up with some friends this evening. It was lovely!

   I don’t typically drink these days but as it’s Christmas I had a few tonight and I’m going to pick up a few more on the way from the station.

3. Slipped on my giant cardigan while trying to get on a faux leather bar stool this evening and ended up flat on my back having knocked another woman over on my way down. So embarrassed I cried. I’d had 3 drinks, which isn’t loads, but I am recovering from the mega cold that’s going around so they maybe hit me harder.

   Currently at the stage where I’ve decided I’m never leaving the house again.

4. Does anyone else find themselves watching reviews on YouTube for films they’ll never bother watching? 

   Doug Walker and Mark Kermode, neither liked Avatar and I have no interest in seeing it. 

5. Had the hottest curry for a belated birthday meal this evening. Almost impressed at how hot it was (it was a chicken vindaloo for those who are interested). Wrapped up the evening with some chocolate fudge ice cream so yeah been a cracking day.

   I’m currently on annual lave, but I’ve just remembered that I am due to return to work on 2nd Jan which is a Friday – yuck. Should have paid more attention when booking my leave in the first place 🤦🏽‍♂️

   Now I’m trying to think of the best way to do minimal work on that day, luckily I work from home but I don’t want to take the mick…

6. Got some wrapping done and ordered a few more gifts which will arrive on time.

   Also listening to M.R James Ghost stories on bite sized audio classic channel on yt, glad I’ve found this channel. Think I’ll listen to ‘The Signalman’ by Dickens next.

7. In bed after watching the strictly final. I enjoyed it immensely.

   I’m up at 05.30 tomorrow for my last shift before Christmas. It’s not planned, we aren’t allowed to book leave over the festive period, it’s just my roto’d days off. Usually I’m working Christmas, I get about 1 in 6 off.

   After work I’m going into town to get a few Christmas gifts, and possibly have a coffee and cake.

8. finishing last book of the year (please). a knight of the seven kingdoms. george rr martin. went through bills today and found an extra 70 quid and shall put that towards christmas. shopping on christmas eve. heh. thats gonna be fun.

9. Been dying of the plague all week. Think I’m in the end trail now, but my cough has gone from not being able to fully cough due to lack of breath/asthma, to a very throaty/phlegmy cough every few seconds. Can’t lie I think that’s worse as I can’t sleep 😭

10. Just back from the boyfriends staff night out
    Hope all who’ve gone out this weekend had a lovely time ☺️

11. Up drinking to much, on my one-night-a-week excess

12. Helping husband wrap his family’s presents – only three hours broken sleep last night so pretty sure I’ll be hearing colour by the end of it.

13. Just finished week 3 as a xmas temp doing full-time hours. It was nice to not have to set an alarm on my night off from work and be able to get sufficient sleep. I had a Charlie Bigham’s lasagne for 2 (it’s more like 1 meal or less for me) and 750ml of Shaken Udder chocolate milkshake before I went to sleep earlier. I think I’m only working Monday and Tuesday next week then I’m finished. I was talking to an 82 year old man who is a xmas temp like me in my last shift before going home. He talked about how unfair it is that he gets a more generous pension compared to people that are working and under 40 years old today. I was more surprised that he is in quite good shape for his age. I didn’t say much, since he likes talking.

    I have £125 in cash that I need to deposit some of it into a bank, as I feel it’s too much cash to be carrying around. It doesn’t help that my local Nationwide and Halifax have closed down, so my closest one is in town, which I need a bus to get to. Going to spend the rest of the night reading and then probably an early gym session.

    Here’s a photo of a meal I had at the work canteen for £9.99:

    https://preview.redd.it/phn1zuv18g8g1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d629201e7f62409e0f5c4d9671a6ab65e78dddb

14. I’ve just spent the first time in a long time messaging back and forth someone who is one of only two people I have ever unequivocally and unconditionally loved, knowing she’s just separated from her husband.

    I’m also running 6 months cold turkey off my SSRIs so I’m presently feeling all the feels after smiling for the last few hours (like I did in my teens when she and I first met and said we love each other) to now my mood crashing faster than a kid coming off a sugar bender.

15. Came back from friendly hangout and feeling overly emotional. Then I read the thread about this person’s mum passing away. Such a loss is painful beyond words.

    But what pleasantly surprised is how kind this sub is. I appreciate you all for the kindness you all ahve in your heart and the empathy you show.

    Maybe I see too many horrible things on social media but it erodes my soul a bit. All the cruelty and malice. Im gald this place is better for a change.

    In the society we live in today, Im often scared of many things( wont elaborate as it may be against the rules). But you guys make me feel like things and people arent so bad here.

16. Turned down 3 opportunities to go out and socialise this evening. Thought i was starting with a cold on Tuesday but woke up fine on weds.
    Today it’s been gradually getting worse, but didn’t think i was too bad just tired and I said I might go out but after tea i started feeling cold, and an hour later instead of stressing over what to wear, i was watching strictly, shivering under a blanket on the sofa.
    Had a lemon and ginger tea and I’m in bed, i start drifting off but I’m not sure if I’m too hot or too cold.

17. I’m the last of my family to come down with the mutant cold. I’m hot, coughing, have a rotten headache, scratchy throat and feel sick. The cat has decided to lie on my chest so clearly I’m dying.

    Only had Monday at work and then was all ready to start begin the festivities, I’m not even slightly impressed.

18. Anyone know where I can get big glass bottles of regular Coke? A lot of supermarkets sell them in tiny bottles. The size I’m after is one you often get served in restaurants etc.

19. Last chippy shift this evening; we’re closed until the 2nd. Came home and finished making some mini brownie yule logs, wrapped and in the freezer ready for chocolate coating tomorrow after I get home from the café. For now I’m just chilling out watching Ambulance before I go to bed.

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