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turpsNo lie, Gerard's insta post about Mikey, Kristin and their new daughter made my heart happy. So lovely.
I've had a very productive day today. I decided to give the kitchen a good clean and move some things around, so now it looks shiny and sparkly with more counter space. I think tomorrow I'll get stuck into the cupboards and get rid of some of the stuff we don't need or use. And because I polished all over too, the whole house smells nice. Shame it never stays that way.
Since I last posted we've been to a funeral. Thankfully not to someone personally known to me, it was the mam of a friend of James', so we went along to give our respects. Then after that went to the Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of Durham. They were small, but very lovely. Plus, we got to eat outside for the first time this year when we had our dinner there.
I bought leggings, don't worry though, only to wear under dresses and they're the thick kind. You may remember the battle I've been having with getting trousers to fit. The lymphodemia makes it so difficult, and when I get a shorter leg length they tend to hitch up due to my lower legs being so big, and I don't like that. That's also why I never bought leggings in the past as they're so clingy, but I was sick of having my trousers trail on the floor -- I know, I could hem them, but, effort -- and the leggings are perfect really. They don't ride up, and they're comfortable. Plus, they're cheap, two pairs for £16, so the changing size issues isn't that bad. It took me a while to actually get the nerve to wear them with them being clingy, but I have twice now and no one's pointed and laughed, so, a win I say.
James is on antibiotics and needed a tetanus booster as he was bitten by Tinker. It was a total accident, he had his leg off, turned, and kneeled full weight on her foot, and she bit his thigh in response. Because it was a cat bite it was recommended he see the doctor, and she prescribed the antibiotics and booster. Tinker's fine, btw, and so's James, just being careful really.
He also finally got his appointment for the face to face meeting to change from DLA to PIP. That's brought him down a bit. I mean, everything says he shouldn't lose his benefits. We've got great letters from all his medical support people stating his disability, mobility issues and the care I have to give him. But there's always the worry it won't be enough.
I've been reading more bandom bingo stories, and included was a van days Ray/Mikey. It felt like slipping back in time in the best way.
I've also been looking through my old photobucket account and still think this shoot MCR did was amazing. The silver pants will never get old.
We went to see A Dog's Purpose. It's not a spoiler to say I knew it would make me cry, as the preview is all about how a dog's purpose is to serve, love etc and that includes death and being reborn into another dog. But I didn't think you'd see four different dogs die. I mean, it was the same dog being reborn each time, but even so, four dog deaths. I was no good by the end. And the happy ending made me cry, too. Stupid film.
I've had a very productive day today. I decided to give the kitchen a good clean and move some things around, so now it looks shiny and sparkly with more counter space. I think tomorrow I'll get stuck into the cupboards and get rid of some of the stuff we don't need or use. And because I polished all over too, the whole house smells nice. Shame it never stays that way.
Since I last posted we've been to a funeral. Thankfully not to someone personally known to me, it was the mam of a friend of James', so we went along to give our respects. Then after that went to the Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of Durham. They were small, but very lovely. Plus, we got to eat outside for the first time this year when we had our dinner there.
I bought leggings, don't worry though, only to wear under dresses and they're the thick kind. You may remember the battle I've been having with getting trousers to fit. The lymphodemia makes it so difficult, and when I get a shorter leg length they tend to hitch up due to my lower legs being so big, and I don't like that. That's also why I never bought leggings in the past as they're so clingy, but I was sick of having my trousers trail on the floor -- I know, I could hem them, but, effort -- and the leggings are perfect really. They don't ride up, and they're comfortable. Plus, they're cheap, two pairs for £16, so the changing size issues isn't that bad. It took me a while to actually get the nerve to wear them with them being clingy, but I have twice now and no one's pointed and laughed, so, a win I say.
James is on antibiotics and needed a tetanus booster as he was bitten by Tinker. It was a total accident, he had his leg off, turned, and kneeled full weight on her foot, and she bit his thigh in response. Because it was a cat bite it was recommended he see the doctor, and she prescribed the antibiotics and booster. Tinker's fine, btw, and so's James, just being careful really.
He also finally got his appointment for the face to face meeting to change from DLA to PIP. That's brought him down a bit. I mean, everything says he shouldn't lose his benefits. We've got great letters from all his medical support people stating his disability, mobility issues and the care I have to give him. But there's always the worry it won't be enough.
I've been reading more bandom bingo stories, and included was a van days Ray/Mikey. It felt like slipping back in time in the best way.
I've also been looking through my old photobucket account and still think this shoot MCR did was amazing. The silver pants will never get old.
We went to see A Dog's Purpose. It's not a spoiler to say I knew it would make me cry, as the preview is all about how a dog's purpose is to serve, love etc and that includes death and being reborn into another dog. But I didn't think you'd see four different dogs die. I mean, it was the same dog being reborn each time, but even so, four dog deaths. I was no good by the end. And the happy ending made me cry, too. Stupid film.
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Date: 2017-05-12 09:29 pm (UTC)I hope all goes well with James's appointment! It sounds like it should, but I'll cross my fingers just to be on the safe side. :)
Hooray leggings! They're so comfy. The only thing I usually don't like about them is that they don't come with pockets.
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Date: 2017-05-13 06:56 am (UTC)Thanks. I think a lot of the worry is because mam lost her benefits, and car, doing the same change. So it's shown us the worst outcome, and she's still fighting the decision nearly a year later.
That's very true about the pockets. It's a shame you couldn't have the comfort of leggings complete with pockets, but I guess not.
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Date: 2017-05-13 12:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-05-13 06:57 pm (UTC)LEGGINGS ARE PROBABLY THE GREATEST ARTICLE OF CLOTHING and I'm glad you've got some, omg, they're so comfortable and versatile! I might even like them more than I like cargo pants :-O (yeah, i'm a fashion disaster)
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Date: 2017-06-18 08:17 pm (UTC)Oh man, I love my leggings so much. Why did I not get some before? They're so comfy and cool, and don't trail material over my feet. I love them!
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Date: 2017-05-13 09:12 pm (UTC)No matter how small all (botanical) gardens are by definition awesome!
Leggings are the best!! So comfy and you can wear them with everything!
Poor James and poor Tinker! I'm glad neither was seriously hurt.
*keeping everything crossed for James*
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Date: 2017-05-14 09:51 am (UTC)That's true. Botanical gardens do tend to be interesting, and always very lovely.
I'm really liking the leggings. Especially the lack of material trailing around my feet.
It was a shock to both of them, but thankfully things are fine, and have remained so.
Thank you,
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Date: 2017-05-15 04:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-06-18 08:16 pm (UTC)And you were right! I knew going in it would be sad, just not how sad. I swear, I shed so many tears that day.
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Date: 2017-05-16 01:09 pm (UTC)Fingers crossed so hard about James's face to face meeting.
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Date: 2017-06-18 08:15 pm (UTC)Thankfully the meeting turned out very well.
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Date: 2017-05-21 04:53 am (UTC)I hope the bite is healing without further issues!
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Date: 2017-05-29 03:28 pm (UTC)Thankfully the bite is nearly healed completely, now.