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[turps]

I really didn't want to go to my class today, it's cold and wet, but I went

We had a talk about protein today, nothing I didn't actually know, but it's always good to rehash stuff and have a bit of back and forward with the other attendees.

There were three new people today, an older couple, and also a youngish man. He came with someone who seemed like a support person, she was wearing a badge and lanyard, and two other people too. I have to admit, it was a bit uncomfortable as it's supposed to be such a safe place, with no judgement and with people who are in the same boat. So, three people watching doesn't really fit with that, even if they never spoke or did anything that caused concern. I got on with things, though, and just tried to ignore them.

Also, I was talking to a lady and she said I was fit. Now, I may be fitter than the lady I was talking to who has a good twenty years on me and two dodgy hips, but I'm certainly not fit. Fitter, maybe as I can now walk to the gym and back and have a class between without wanting to collapse, but hell, I'll take any compliment I can.



In good news, my phone is fixed! I finally managed to get an appointment at the same day repair place at Newcastle, and yesterday, left it there with little hope. And man, it felt so wrong to not have it with me in the hours I had to wait while it was checked and repaired. It just shows how much I rely on my phone, both for entertainment and practical stuff.

But, when I went back they said it was working perfectly again, and it was. Apparently, the speakers had corrupted somehow, so they've been replaced. It did mean my phone was factory reset meaning I have to reinstall everything, and they took my protective screen off, but at least I can hear the thing again.

While we were waiting, we had a stroll around the centre of Newcastle, including sitting in the main square and listening to an open air church service conducted by young adults singing religious rock style songs. So, that was a nice way to spend time, then I got to people watch at a small independent coffee shop where my sandwich of choice was cheese with purple cabbage, which sounds weird but was very tasty.

I've been working on my intoabar story, and I think I can finish it soon. So, my trend of managing two fics a year is well on track *g*

ETA: Insta rec. Many of you will know themoononastick as my very long time beta. Well, she's fallen into 9-1-1 Lonestar big time recently, and has just posted a beautiful TK/Carlos fic. If you enjoy the pairing, go check it out. The Harmonious Rhythm Of Wind Chimes

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[wenchpixie]

Excellent news on your phone - I'd feel like my arm had been cut off, but ugh, reinstalling everything is a bit of a pain!

[turps]

It really did feel like my arm had been cut off. It was a bit unsettling to realise I was really cut off from everything, especially as I use my phone to pay for things, too.

So many apps and passwords to be reinstalled!

[omens]

3 ppl watching is so not cool! Glad you were able to ignore.

Cheese and red cabbage, huh? I have red cabbage to use.

[chase_acow]

Thank you for linking the fic! It was gorgeous.

I wander away without my phone all the time and I never really think too much about it. But I'm currently trying to get a hold of my mom and neither of hers are working. So I am hypocritically shaking my fist at her. : )

[turps]

It wasn't cool at all. At one point I was doing half jacks literally a few feet away from them. They would have had quite the view of my wobbly bits and sweaty face.

The cabbage and cheese worked nicely. I never would have paired it together myself, but yeah, it was tasty.

[turps]

I'm glad you enjoyed the fic!

You're a better person than me, I felt naked without my phone. It also showd me that I need to start carrying my bank card on me and not just rely on Google pay.

I hope you manage to get in touch with your mom soon.

[spikedluv]

Yay for getting your phone fixed! Boo for having to reinstall everything. That always takes an age.

That would feel weird, to have three people who aren't 'members' just watching everything.

[turps]

I was so pleased they could fix my phone, but yeah, it's taking forever to reinstall everything. I still keep going to open and app and then realise I haven't put it back on.

Yeah, the three people watching was weird, and a bit off-putting.

[turlough]

Go you for braving the weather for class! Having an audience, no matter how no-judgemental, is really not what you want when you're working out. Compliments are good!

I'm so glad to hear you managed to get your phone fixed! Having reinstall everything totally sucks though.

Cheese with purple cabbage sounds very strange indeed (ANY cabbage with cheese, really) but I believe you when you say it was nice.

Go you for almost having finished your story!! *waves celebratory pompoms*

[turps]

Having an audience, no matter how no-judgemental, is really not what you want when you're working out.

I totally agree. I'm glad that group have never been back.

I was so relieved my phone could be fixed, but yeah, reinstalling everything hasn't been fun. But, it's pretty much back to how it was before now.

Cheese with purple cabbage sounds very strange indeed

I have to agree, it does sound strange, but it was tasty.