It’s a busy time in our family, there are a lot of birthdays in December for us.
And there is the birthday rule … no decorations up until after my birthday. (We’ve broken it a few times but my oldest son keeps the tradition alive with his family.)

My patience is at an all time low. Possibly because the year since July has been utter bullshit and I’m over it. I’m just over it. I’ve had enough.
Let me just say this … to the people who underestimate me – you do so at your peril. If you think bright and bubbly means stupid then you better watch your six.

Then of course the fucking stupid lawnmower that I’ve never really liked because it couldn’t be trusted – refused to start. At this time of year … with the ridiculous humidity and super growth situation happening!
Last straw. Absolute last straw.
I did not want a lawnmower for my birthday or a vacuum cleaner but here we are and both were on sale. (The vacuum cleaner is pissing me off – it won’t suck properly so a replacement is on the way. It’s life is over. I’m done with it.)

What I really wanted for my birthday was to have a more fucked wrist because of an old wanker of a lawnmower. I got it. Yay, me.

I bought my own present from the girls in a Briscoes sale a couple of months ago. It’s a new hair straightener because mine is about 15 years old now and it’s really good BUT it’s about 15 years old.

We’re going into town tomorrow to see Superman again. That is also such a great thing to do on my birthday. So good. Can’t go today because I need to pick up a repeat prescription or there will be more trouble!
I just want to write. I want to get this new story past the finish line so I have a complete first draft by my birthday.
Yeah, that went out the window on Tuesday. Up until then, I might’ve made it. 70K to the end isn’t that big of an ask. But I didn’t write for a few days and now I’m mad at myself. And I haven’t finished reading the story so far. I tried to last night but I had to charge and update my phone and iPad, and I only have one charger.
Yep, that did fuck me off.
I ordered another charger cord and plug from Apple. I will not waste money on the cheap ones that do odd things and die very quickly (and take far too long to charge devices).

Such a practical lot of spending this week. I’m grateful I can replace things. Very grateful.
But I’m still pissed off. Royally pissed off, as it happens.

BUT, amidst the bullshit and wrangling of everything … I got a message on Blue Sky that made my week. I have to keep looking at it to remind myself that it’s not ALL bad and I do things that not everyone can and some people even like it.