Almost disgruntled, definitely relieved
Jan. 6th, 2026 09:00 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
rosa_heartlily A year ago I was setting up my new mattress topper, watching Doctor Who, updating my character sheet, and planning for a day in the office.
Today it rained, which washed away most of the ice, which meant an easier walk to work than I had anticipated. It was good to be among people, and good to come home again.
I set a date and time with my friend from church for Thursday. Then I had a bit of a panic. Not only is it chippy night, but Traitors is also on. Whilst I'm happy for the boys to watch it without me, I'm sure there would be tutting and comments about priorities. But Liverpool are playing, so they won't be watching it, either - and, of course, I'm expected to be OK about that... But mostly I'm relieved.
On the way home, I popped into Tesco for some bits, including coffee. I went to the coffee aisle and couldn't see our usual brand. Cue almost-panic because we're particular about our coffee. And then it just appeared in front of me! I would have been a disgruntled Rosa if I hadn't found it.
When I got home, the boys were watching some celebrity SAS training thing from 2019. One of the contestants was a YouTuber who had been on another celeb reality thing (possibly I'm a Celebrity) in 2017. I hadn't realised YouTubers were that famous that long ago.
I've just watched the first episode of Ripple. The lives of four strangers become intertwined. Interesting so far.
This morning I made some progress with my characters (no names for the unnamed, yet) assigning them sins, virtues and gifts. It's not meant to be a religious story - or, at least, not Christian - but they are handy lists! I'm also toying with Chakras, although that seems more involved.
Talking to Chat Buddy, the subject of reading the Bible came up, which led to why they don't believe in God. Because a good God wouldn't make a world with cancer and people with brains that leave them unable to feel empathy. There were lots of things I could have said but they wouldn't have changed their mind and would have led to more 'what abouts' and I get enough of that at home. I love them and they've been a good friend, but they don't acknowledge that I'm allowed my experience - at least not overtly. I'm sure they'd say they feel that.
And now for another early night!
Today it rained, which washed away most of the ice, which meant an easier walk to work than I had anticipated. It was good to be among people, and good to come home again.
I set a date and time with my friend from church for Thursday. Then I had a bit of a panic. Not only is it chippy night, but Traitors is also on. Whilst I'm happy for the boys to watch it without me, I'm sure there would be tutting and comments about priorities. But Liverpool are playing, so they won't be watching it, either - and, of course, I'm expected to be OK about that... But mostly I'm relieved.
On the way home, I popped into Tesco for some bits, including coffee. I went to the coffee aisle and couldn't see our usual brand. Cue almost-panic because we're particular about our coffee. And then it just appeared in front of me! I would have been a disgruntled Rosa if I hadn't found it.
When I got home, the boys were watching some celebrity SAS training thing from 2019. One of the contestants was a YouTuber who had been on another celeb reality thing (possibly I'm a Celebrity) in 2017. I hadn't realised YouTubers were that famous that long ago.
I've just watched the first episode of Ripple. The lives of four strangers become intertwined. Interesting so far.
This morning I made some progress with my characters (no names for the unnamed, yet) assigning them sins, virtues and gifts. It's not meant to be a religious story - or, at least, not Christian - but they are handy lists! I'm also toying with Chakras, although that seems more involved.
Talking to Chat Buddy, the subject of reading the Bible came up, which led to why they don't believe in God. Because a good God wouldn't make a world with cancer and people with brains that leave them unable to feel empathy. There were lots of things I could have said but they wouldn't have changed their mind and would have led to more 'what abouts' and I get enough of that at home. I love them and they've been a good friend, but they don't acknowledge that I'm allowed my experience - at least not overtly. I'm sure they'd say they feel that.
And now for another early night!
