Why hello there :)

How are you?  I’m good thanks :) just been chilling really, well chilling and taking it easy cos someone went and got a cold, I know it’s like I need to test out all the varieties that are out there for some reason.  And I can safely say that this one is very much not one that anyone would really want, well I know I really don’t want it but it seems like a bit of a keeper, it sure aint budging very easily.  And it don’t seem to matter if I have an arvo nap or not, it’s still there in its completeness so I don’t think its decided to go and visit anyone else.  Ken aint got it which I guess is the main thing.  Can’t make my only workmate sick cos that would just be cruel.

 

Doffy has been here for a few days, technically he is still here, he is sitting over there on the couch while I am at the table typing this.  He came over so that I didn’t have to take time off work while the plumber was here installing a new toilet and laundry tub.  Am sure starting to look all fancy here now :) its pretty exciting.  To finish off the rooms mum just needs to wallpaper the toilet (it is going to be the same as the hallway) and I (aka probably Dof) need to paint the laundry half of the bathroom.  Eventually there will probably be proper flooring put down but at this the carpet offcuts are working wonderfully so why not keep them employed hehe.

 

Level 2 life for me is pretty similar to Level 1, only difference is needing to book when I go to Jarks for dinner and we have had to cancel any groups bigger than 2 people for studio time at work.  This is not that annoying as the only ones bigger tend to be school groups and everyone knows my opinion of kids lol.  My other groups (bookclubs, Lions, theatre) all are keeping on going which is nice.  Not sure what will happen production-wise with the theatre if Level 2 is extended but we are not thinking about that yet.  Poor Rob had his last play postponed cos it had just opened when we went into Level 4 and his next one is the next one due to be put on (he is directing them if you are wondering, I believe he does also write the odd play as well though).

 

So far I have received 2 completed quizzes, which means that on 16.5 points (out of 60) sits Fishy in 2^ndplace.  Which also means that he gets the 2^nd place prize…. Just saying, surely someone out there is able to beat that lol.  Also mum is the only one that has taken advantage of the bribing for answers, I think it worked very well.  I am still waiting on her entry but with snail mail these days being contracted to actual snails it might be a few more days till I get it.  If you are thinking of entering, you have until I publish the answers on here, which will be any time after the end of August, most likely when I am bored one day…. Oh and depending on how your answers are going you do get points for making me laugh, which is mostly how Fishy’s score got as high as it did hehe.

 

Don’t think I have much else to add.  Life is trucking along as normal.  Hang out with my friends here when I can, A Study In Literacy (the radio show Luke and I do) is going well, we are doing some episodes live which is always fun.  We have also interviewed a poet, and will be interviewing atlst one author before the end of the year, and hopefully a bookshop owner as well.  So yeah, life is keeping me busy and happy which is always the main things I think.  Oh and of course, I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t chuck this part in, the Panthers are still top of the table – woot woot hehe

Just a little random hi to you all

Hey you, how's things going?  I don't know what you are up to but I'm currently watching the Tigers get slayed by the Knights.  I mean that is likely the way it would go in real life, maybe.  Suppose it depends on how much of a surprise attack the Knights do.... Am pretty sure in real life Panthers would munch happily on Raiders so that shall be fun to watch next hehe.

Thank you to everyone who came to my bday party last wknd :) I had a real good night and it was fun to share it with you all.  And thanks for being good sorts and wearing the hats lol, am impressed that Bro was the only one who didn't wear one :) I did feel real special and loved that some of you travelled so far for it, thank you <3 Hope you all also had a great time.

Would say nothing much has been happening here, but am sure to those of you outside of my world would think lots has been happening so I shall try and do a recap for you.  Hmmm ok, so I'm going to go from today backwards:

• I rearranged my bedroom, I know I know super impt news aye lol
• I'm taking part in the Hastings District Libraries Turn Up The Heat Adult Reading Challenge - have read three books so far (there are 12 categories and completing 4 or more gets you entry into the main prize draw, that's what I'm aiming for.  There are also weekly prizes, I ain't won one of those yet but there are a few weeks to go)
• Luke and I did A Study In Literacy live tonight, it was real fun.  Gonna do it live again next week, can't wait :)
• Went to Theatre HB quiz night last night, and we didn't come last woot woot (3rd to last for those of you wondering)
• Have become a visiting volunteer with Age Concern (I'm getting paired with an older person who is lonely and I will be visiting with them for atlst an hour a week).  I will be meeting my potential buddy (for lack of a better word) in a couple of weeks.  If we get on then we will be hanging out every week, if we don't (for whatever reason) then I will be re-paired.  Am looking forward to meeting my person, we are only waiting a couple weeks as we have conflicting schedules at this stage (me and the Age Concern Representative I will be going to the first meeting with) but in a couple weeks we both have a free night that also suits the person.
• Took a week's holiday towards the end of July and went up to Auckland to see Jo and bring her back here. We just chilled (in both locations) and it was awesome fun :)
• Started a Happy For No Reason course with Carol.  I don't know if you remember but I talked about her in one of my lockdown diary entries, well she is running a course and I managed to get a place on it.  Have been to three sessions so far (there are 8 in total) and it is pretty good.  There are a lot of little things that I am mentally filing away, and some I am putting into practice now
• Mum and Dad have both visited separately, and both visits were real good.  Mum and I went and checked out a few secondhand book shops and also the library booksale and I now have way more books to read than the shelf space that is allocated to books to read.  Oh what a hard life this is hehe.  Dad did some pottering round my place, as he tends to do when he visits.  Partly (I hope) cos he wants to, and partly cos there is stuff I would like him to do :) all cos I love him obviously hehe

Can't think of anything else that I have been up too, or that is worth noting here for you...  If you know of something you think I should have included please feel free to email or text me, am sure there are stuff that I think are not impt that some of you think are :)