petals

Morning guys. Feeling pretty down these last couple of weeks, hoping it passes soon.. xx

Gilmer

Hope today is better, Petals!

trachemys

Morning, petals. Why down?

Ruby2

Petals, I'm sorry that you're feeling down. That's a good bit of time to be feeling low. Can you talk about it with someone?

Gilmer

I 've got to crank and get homework done today.

I already paid bills this morning.

I spent the bulk of the morning surfing and eating potato chips with clam dip. I am wild about clam dip!

Now time for a shower and homework!

Ruby2

So, Gilmer, you saved the scary activities for AFTER Halloween. Good thinking. I hate paying bills. Ugh.

Clam dip sounds delicious at this moment. I haven't had any in a long time. Something to consider.

Gilmer

I've wasted three hours. Off to do homework now.

Ruby2

The internet is a dangerous thing, Gilmer. I've been trying to focus on the tasks at hand and the siren call of the screen is drawing me in. Good luck with your homework.

saoutchik

Petals, I am sorry to hear you are feeling low

Good work on those bills Gilmer

It has turned distinctly colder in London. Today was the first day I have had to wear a coat rather than a jacket. We have been having IT problems today which is a pain. I now have to send several emails out from this morning

Ruby2

Sao, you reminded me that I have a coat being repaired and they have not called me. It's been almost a month. I would think they'd be done by now. Winter is surely on its way. Although it is warm and rainy here today. Umbrellas and jackets.

saoutchik

I expect it is ready Ruby, I expect you really need it in Chicago with its continental climate

I am STILL at work although about to leave (just gone 7pm here bah!

Ruby2

The coat was NOT ready to be picked up. I have other coats which are more practical so I will wait, patiently, until it is finished.

I hope you finally got to leave work Sao. That is a big drag to have to stay late when all you want to do is go home and put your feet up.

saoutchik

I am home Ruby thank you. I had Quorn chilli con care but accidently added too much cinnamon. It's OK but not as good as it should be

Ruby2

Now I will have to check out quorn because I've not had it before.

I am about to head out of my office for the day. Only two more working days to the week. This week has dragged.

Gilmer

I'll trade! My week is going way too fast!

Ruby2

Gilmer, I would settle for a happy medium. Things always go so fast when I've got something pressing to finish. Is that the case?

Gilmer

Definitely. I've got about 200 pages to read, two lectures to listen to, and five essays to write by Tuesday. That on top of a lecture and four essays I have to finish by tomorrow!

Just a brief surf, then the cone of silence!

petals

Got a lot going on right now and seem to be completely forgetting to do any self care. X

petals

Thanks Ruby , I am seeing someone but I think things will get worse before they get better. Just need to accept it and carry on.x

petals

Just off to bed. Thanks for caring guys it helps. I have worked hard today on appreciation of the little things in life.... the ones that are actually important, like a hug off mr p .xx