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Donna

Donna

@donnairl.bsky.social

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I'm afraid of all feet, cameras, the Incredible Hulk, sharks, fish, the sea, cows, coriander, cinammon & nutmeg. Internationally tolerated. No DMs.

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Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 7h

I'm going to bed in 30 minutes to stare at the ceiling until 7am.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 7h

We love a confident man.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 7h

I know, right?

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 7h

That's a very charitable take 😁

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 7h

As my lovely supervisor/therapist pointed out today "Well we don't know what's going to happen". Obviously she's right, but can't you just coddle me for once?!

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 7h

Accents are fascinating.
What's the study of accents called? Accentology?
How do I do that?
If it's not a thing, it should be.

Yes, I'm an Accentologist, actually.

"He's got an ology! He's a scientist!"

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

So of course I've just started watching a 2+ hour long film. Because apparently I hate myself and don't deserve sleep.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

Oh sweet baby cheeses 😂

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

I tapered off over a few months. Slow and steady. I'm not sure if I feel fantastic just yet, but hopefully I'm getting towards "me". Not feeling great at the moment, but a bit hopeful maybe.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

I had to reschedule a pelvic scan recently, and I was secretly delighted. But it's happening at 9.30am tomorrow. So I've to be up at stupid o'clock to drink 2 litres of water. And I can't pee beforehand! How hateful is that?

Definitely invented by a male of the species.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

In that case my soul is in tip top condition recently!

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

We *should* remember those who have gone before us. It's not easy, but it's the one thing we can do. My FIL died very suddenly 2 years ago. I met him when I was 19, I'm 49 now. I cried for 50 minutes straight in therapy today and he came up. I remember him. It's not easy, but he's not forgotten.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

Stay tuned 😁

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

And I couldn't have picked a worse time!

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

Oh jeez, ALL the emotions. It's a strange feeling. Sure look, onwards etc.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 8h

Is this TMI??
Meh. I'm going to be honest. ALL THE EMOTIONS.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

Guess what? I realised today that I've been taking prescribed antidepressants for over 30 years. Not my choice initially. Definitely needed at some points. But I decided with my GP to taper off. I'm now ONE week off them. No longer numb. But 30+ years of tears/emotions are coming up. It's a lot.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

Ah jeez, so young. Happy birthday to him though, because he deserves to be remembered. I'll raise a glass.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

Oh now I'm remembering the time a woman told me to not smile at her baby. That was weird. If a baby smiles at you it's the law that you smile back! How could anyone ignore a tiny human smiling at them?!

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

I need nothing to happen! I need boredom!

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

Babies tend to smile at me all the time. I think it's because I've a big roundy face and big eyes, so they probably think I'm a big baby and it's safe to smile at me.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

I've just remembered! I had kind of pulled myself together and was ready to go when the most beautiful baby I've ever seen smiled at me. I felt SO special and important! This tiny human, with caramel skin, big brown eyes, and curly black hair, smiled at me. He made my day.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 14h

Did you know you can cry while walking around Tesco and NOBODY CARES

No need to ask me how I know this.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

I got to episode 2 and kind of gave up. I'm sure I'll get back to it. Can't really focus on tv lately. And telly is my favourite thing!

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 9h

He seems to be on the mend. Although the docs still don't actually know what the issue was. Lots of scans and tests and weekly bloodwork coming up.

Donna @donnairl.bsky.social · 10h

The interweb says:

The manufacturer’s instructions are general guidelines. The veterinarian’s directions are a prescription — tailored to your pet’s diagnosis, ear condition, and test results.

If you’re ever unsure which to follow, always go with the vet’s instructions.