#Journal of a content Dutch Pixy (Sunday, 06/04/2025).

@tldr please do your thing for me.

I woke when about half an hour before the alarm. I didn't wake during the rest of my night, so it was a very decent sleep. The scale was not that kind, but I felt OK enough, so yeah, just getting on with the new day. I got dressed, took my meds, prepped Arwen's food, and I let her out to do her business. She was happily eating when I got my bag and headed to Skoosh.

I checked the notifications on my social media, while I was waiting for the meds to kick in. When I had enjoyed the protein shake and the meds were starting to do their thing, I got to the seated bike. I rode half an hour. Followed by ten minutes on the massage chair. I switched shoes and then I got ready to head home again.

I washed up, changed clothes, and enjoyed my brekky. Arwen and I headed out for walkies. The weather was dry and all, but I quickly found out that a warmer jacket would have been better. There was a nasty cold wind... Brrrr... Fortunately, Arwen didn't stand still too much, so it was just my hands that got really cold.

When we got back, I relaxed on the couch a bit, as I felt so tired! Then I got my laptop and I worked on the journal blog post a bit. I walked with Arwen, and then I had a bite to eat. It was getting light out, so I prepared myself to work in the garden again.

I just started, when the neighbor and her dog came walking towards us. No nomnoms, but Arwen still wanted to join them... So I had a short disruption. After the short walk, I went back to the garden work. I worked for about 40-45 minutes, and then my body said a big "Nope" again. So I cleaned up, changed clothes, and got to the couch... A bit of relaxing, before Arwen wanted walkies again... This time, she was lucky, as we saw the neighbor again, and this time there were nomnoms. When we got back, I got my bag, and I walked to the supermarket.

I almost forgot one of the things that I went to the store for! Thanks brain! Haha! Fortunately, I remembered before I had paid, so I quickly got it and, after paying, I went back home again. I relaxed a wee bit, and then my sweet friend was ready, so we went online with our Playstations. We had a very nice chat, she was working on the expedition, and I was just messing around and gathering some bones... Yeah, getting 80 for the expedition apparently wasn't the enough!

I also managed to wash a small load and hang that while my friend was gathering her bones. The reception of my headphones is buggy when upstairs, so I tried to hurry, so we could chat properly again.

Around 13:15, I went offline. Arwen told me that it was time go walkies. So I texted N that Arwen was getting restless. When they were ready, we headed out for walkies. The dogs had a fun time playing at the pond. But we really need some rain, as the pond is about 50 cm lower these days, as there hasn't been any rain for quite some time....

We got back, and I took my meds, and prepped everything for the next night. When I was almost crashing on the couch, I let Arwen out for a wee. Then I got to bed, and I quickly fell asleep.

I woke once due to a silly dream and needing to wee. When I woke again it was because my alarm was making noise. Guess I needed some sleep! So I got up and I started my new day/night, well, new week even!

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#Journal of a slightly exhausted Dutch Pixy (Saturday, 05/04/2025).

@tldr please do your thing for me.

I had a rubbish night. I woke several times during it, feeling too hot and sweaty! Ugh, yay hormones... I got a towel for my pillow, and then I slept till the alarm woke me. But I was still rather tired when it went off. The scale wasn't too bad. Which was nice. Then I got dressed, I took my meds, and I prepped Arwen's meal. Took her outside for a wee and such. She was happily eating when I got my bag and headed to Skoosh.

I caught up with social media. I had received a very sad message, a sweet friend had to say goodbye to their beloved furry friend. They've been together for 16 years (!!!) so it was a very hard goodbye (aren't they always? ). It even made me sob for a bit when I replied to their text. I enjoyed my protein shake, and then the meds kicked in, I headed for the seated bike. Rode it for 35 minutes, followed by ten minutes in the massage chair. Then, I switched my shoes and headed back home again.

I washed up, changed clothes, and enjoyed my brekky. Arwen and I got ready for SniffiVerse™ walkies. The weather was lovely, so we were having a good night. Arwen got all her sniffs and I was able to work on my blog a bit.

When we came back, I was rather tired and my muscles were saying a big nope. As I wanted to work in the garden as soon as it would be light enough, I decided to let my body rest a bit. So I watched some telly while writing a bit for a new blog post.

I walked Arwen and then I fixed some food. Then it was light enough, so I got the gloves and shovel, and I headed outside. Arwen went along to supervise me. I did my best again for yet another hour or so. I was broken (well, dead more like) when I finished it up. It wasn't done yet, but my body was! So I decided to listen to it. I put the things away, changed clothes, and relaxed a bit on the couch.

When it was 9, Arwen wanted walkies again so we headed out. She was fortunate to see the neighbor, so yay for extra nomnoms . Then we got back and I was getting ready to game. But... I heard the stomach of Arwen rumble and sputter in a way that, usually for me, means 't that the bowels aren't too happy about something. So I quickly took her outside again and she found some relief.

I was able to game a bit and I finished the last quests for the expedition. Arwen got her meal and then I let her out for a wee. When we were back, I heard her tummy again... So I took her outside again for a very short walk and... She found more relief... Poor gall!

Then I went back to gaming till it was time to log off for the walkies with N&B. The weather was very decent and we had a nice walk. I was able to relax a bit after that. And then we got ready for bed.

I fell asleep shortly and I didn't wake till about thirty minutes to the alarm! Guess my body needed the sleep... The scale was less nice, guess the less exercise, and some snacking, weren't the best way to go... Ah well...

Ready to start a new day/night! Let's do this!

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#Journal of a slightly broken Dutch Pixy (Friday, 04/04/2025).

@tldr please do your thing for me!

I had a restless night. I woke several times due to silly reasons, mostly because of stupid dreams that were triggered by the nasty comment some bully left me on one of my toots... I woke with the alarm, and then went to the scale. Ow, at least it was kinder to me, as I was just below the 80 kilos. I got dressed, took my meds, prepped Arwen's food, and let Arwen out for a wee. She was happily eating when I got my bag and headed to Skoosh.

I caught up with the notifications while I waited for the meds to kick in, and while I enjoyed my protein shake. I rode the seated bike for half an hour, which seems about the max time that my leg will allow it these days. I had a massage in the chair and then I switched shoes and headed back home again.

I washed up and had my brekky. It was weird not to be greeted by the little black furball, but it was also good to just be me and Arwen again. After brekky, Arwen and I headed out for the SniffiVerse™ walkies. The weather was decent enough, with 8°C and it being dry. At the open area, there was some wind, making it a bit chilly. Arwen wanted a longer walk, so I let her have all the sniffs.

When we got back, I got my laptop and I worked on my journal blog post. I tried to add decent (AI) alt texts and all that. When I finished most of it, I prepared my food. Arwen and I both enjoyed it. And then it was time to walk Arwen. After that, I had a wee bit of relaxing, during which I played a little of NMS. Then I got my bag and I headed to Skoosh. Drove to the Appie for some groceries. I needed two of something, so naturally they only had one... So I'll have to try and get another one next week. Ugh... Bummer!

When I got back, I relaxed some, until Arwen wanted her walkies. On our way back she was a lucky gall, as N&B were heading our way. Nomnoms! Haha! After the walk, I picked up the garden tools at N, and I was able to borrow a shovel from their neighbors, which helped me a lot! It was hard work, but due to the shovel, I got so much done!

I worked on the garden for a little over an hour. Then, my body just said a big nope! I was sweaty, tired, and getting very sore. But, even though it wasn't finished, I sure could see the difference between the "before and after" snaps that I had taken.

As it was really sunny, I decided to wash Arwen's paw towels and her winter jacket. They were in need of a wash, and at least the electricity would be cheap this way.

I fed Arwen and then I was able to relax a wee bit. When Arwen wanted walkies, I felt I was wagging like a penguin as my right leg and my back just were to sore. We got back, and I got my relaxing garden chair, and my eReader, and a cold drink... I enjoyed some time in the back garden, with some sun, and I was able to read two chapters of my book. Yay! When I wanted to head inside to prepare things for the last walkies, my brain was like "wait, what if..?!". So I got the shovel and tried to loosen up several of the weed bits in the back garden. Maybe they can dry out a bit and then I can take them out as well.

After I did that, and my hands and arms were like "nope, no more!", I prepped the bed time thingies. I went to the loo and then Arwen picked me up. Apparently, N texted when I was on the loo, saying B really wanted walkies. So... On our way we went! The weather was really lovely and the dogs had a nice time at the puddle. But the puddle is in need of some rain for sure! As it's getting smaller and smaller and more muddy... But there's no real rain in the forecast yet? It's been the most dry March we've had in years, so the land is in need of some good rain. And, while I do prefer it being dry when I need to walk Arwen, I also know some rain would be good for the nature...

After walkies, I relaxed on the couch a little. Then I let Arwen out for a wee, and I got to bed. I had another restless night where I woke several times until I finally drifted off till the alarm woke me. Ready to start the weekend!

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