Wdeek 41 of 2025

 

Well day light saving has started again so I had a sleep-in till 6am this morning, as I was still feeling tired at 5am when my alarm went off. I also found that Tim had changed the time on all the analogue clocks.

I had a good night don’t remember waking at all, had 8hrs and 18 mins of sleep.

I have been feeling emotional and sorry for myself this afternoon, but I know it will pass.

I told Sue how I was feeling and she told Jess who came over with Sam to check on me and cheer me up.

The temperature at 6.30am is 15C or 59F

By 10am it was 24C or 75F

At 1pm it was 28C or 83F

At 5pm it was 30C or 86F

By bedtime at 8pm it had dropped to 22C

Steps: 5,986 = 3klms or 1.8miles

I slept well, didn’t wake at all and got 8hrs and 16mins of sleep. I am up at 5am and I feel fine this morning.

Found a bunch of video text messages between Jess and Tasha on the family chat site, it was nice watching the back and forth between then and Tim sent a couple of text messages as well, me I was in bed asleep when this was going on.

We are in for a hot day.

Tim cooked lunch for us, I thought it is too hot to be in the kitchen cooking, he is doing a baked lunch.

It is a long hot Monday

My BGL was 6.3

The temp at 5.30am is 20C or 68F

By 10am it was 24C or 75F

At 1pm it was 30C or 86F

At 3pm it was 33C or 95F

At 5pm it was 30C or 86F

By bedtime at 8pm it had dropped to 26C

Steps: 12,753 = 6.4klm’s or 3.9miles

I slept well, didn’t wake at all but my phone says I only had 4hrs and 52mins of sleep. Although I feel like it would be more like 6hrs & 52mins anyway maybe that is why I am feel unwell this morning.

I had a shower and dress but still don’t feel good, I have made my morning milkshake and hopefully that will help.

The ground outside is all wet so we have had some rain overnight.

I rode the scooter down the road to post the letters I had here, I felt ok doing that as it is school holidays so there were not many cars parked on the road.

My BGL was 7.3

The temp at 5.30am is 16C or 68F

By 10am it was 17C or 62.5F

At 1pm it was 20C or 68F

At 3pm it was 25C or 77F

At 5pm it was 21C or 69F

By bedtime at 8pm it was 18C or 64.5F

Steps: 11,691 = 5.9klm’s or 3.7 miles

Another good night got 8hrs & 2mins of sleep and feel good this morning.

I have been restless all day and it’s been another hot day; I turned the air con around 11am.

At 2.30pm I sent Tim a message asking if he could get me a cheeseburger on his way home from work, but of course he didn’t check his messages, he said he was driving at that time and I said that’s why I texted him instead of ringing him.

After Tim had a shower, he was checking the doorbell camera and noticed a couple of men walking past, then one of them walked up to Bear’s door (next door neighbour) but didn’t catch him walking back and Tim being Tim is convinced they are up to no good maybe they are but maybe they are not. Anyway Tim sent the clips to Bear’s daughter. He also went on about locking the house every time we leave it, whatever, Tim.

My BGL was 7.0

The temp at 5.30am is 18C or 64.4F

By 10am it was 25C or 77F

At 1pm it was 28C or 82.4F

At 3pm it was 32C or 89.06F

At 5pm it was 29C or 84.2F

By bedtime at 8pm it was 21C or 69.8F

Steps: 15,110 = 7.7klm’s or 4.7 miles

Another good night got 7hrs & 25mins of sleep and feel good this morning.

This afternoon in was working on the laptop, I went to the loo and when I came back it said it was restarting, then it said there was a problem and couldn’t restart. I ended up doing a full reset but that didn’t work. I am using my old laptop and will buy a new laptop soon.

I am in quite a state tonight and Tim keeps telling me to calm down easier said the done

My BGL was 7.0

The temp at 5.30am is 18C or 64.4F

By 10am it was 25C or 77F

At 1pm it was 28C or 82.4F

At 3pm it was 32C or 89.06F

At 5pm it was 29C or 84.2F

By bedtime at 8pm it was 21C or 69.8F

Steps: 11,872 = 6klm’s 3.7 miles

I am using my old laptop to write this, Tim sent Tasha a text about taking me to get a new laptop at 8am at midday she replied saying she was busy, so Sue said she will take me tomorrow.

It is another hot day started out warm with a temp of 20C or 68F, it is windy and the wind is pretty warm.

I have a headache and a lot if pain in my lower back and have bugga all motivation.

I found trying to check my emails or doing much online to stressful as it is taking so long for stuff to load but I can writer letters and do my diary entries which is something.

The temperature reached 30C or 86F.

BGL:6.6

Steps: 18,118 = 9.2kI am up, showered and dressed it is 19C at 5.30am, I am going to ask Jess to get me a bacon egg muffin on her way home. We are in for another hot day. I have stripped the bed and changed the covering on Tim's armchair, thankfully Tim was able to help me remake the bed.

I had a good 8.45 mins of sleep last night.

Sue drove me to Officeworks and I bought a new laptop, it is a touchscreen, I should be able to pick it up on Monday or Tuesday.

By midday it is 29C and by 2pm it was 32C and the heat has made me feel tired and unwell.

At 4pm I was starting to feel unwell and wanted food but didn't feel up to maki9ng something, just then Sam and Bailey walked in and Sam told me she would make a toasted ham & cheese sandwich. The temperature was 32C.

It is now 8.20pm and I am off to bed the temperature is 27C.

These high temps are draining me of energy and we haven't even got into summer that's around weeks away.

Steps 16,320 = 8.4klms or 5.2 miles

Why I am not around

 Hi everyone juwst letting you all know that my laptop died on Thursday, I am using an old laptop tat is slow, so I willn ot be around till I get my new laptop, which is ordered and paid for and should have  by Monday or Tuesday.

This is why I will not be visitging blogs or posting,until maybe Wednesday

The post with links to other posts

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/stole-on-sunday-posted-on-tuesday.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-nutty-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/tuesdays-four-on-tuesday.html

                                                        ME AND MY DOG BLUE

 

Guinea Pigs

 

This week we are looking at a pet rodent the guinea pig, these are the largest of all pet rodents and are considered to be a very good pet as they seldom bite or scratch even when stressed or disturbed.

They vary widely in colour and can either have a smooth coat or a ruff coat. When scared they will do what is often referred to as pop corning, this means they jump excitedly it is a form of war dance to scare away predators.

Why they are called guinea pigs isn’t really known as they are not pigs, the "guinea" part is a mystery, possibly a corruption of the region "Guyana" or referencing the price they may have cost long ago. Who knows, not me that’s for sure.

Their scientific name, Cavia porcellus, translates to "little pig" in Latin, which might be due to the pig-like squealing or grunting noises they make.  

They were first domesticated as early as 5000 BCE in South America (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador) for food and religious ceremonies.  

Just like humans, guinea pigs cannot synthesize their own Vitamin C. It must be supplemented daily in their diet (through fresh vegetables and special pellets) or they can develop scurvy.  

They have four toes on their front feet and only three toes on their back feet, for a total of 14 toes.  

Baby guinea pigs are called pups. They are born remarkably mature (a precocial species)—with fur, eyes open, and are able to run and eat solid food within a few hours of birth.  

They produce two types of droppings. They eat one type, called cecotropes (soft, nutrient-rich pellets), directly from their anus. This necessary process allows them to fully absorb essential vitamins and nutrients.  

They are very social and thrive on companionship. They should almost always be kept in pairs or small groups (often same-sex pairs or a neutered male with females). Keeping a single guinea pig is considered harmful to its welfare in some countries.  

They are most active during dawn and dusk. They rarely sleep for long periods, instead taking many short naps throughout the day and night to stay alert.  

They have a wide vocabulary of sounds, the most famous being the excited, high-pitched noise they often make when they hear their owner or sense food is coming. They also purr when content.  

They have an average lifespan of 5 to 7 years, which is quite long for a small rodent

 

Indonesia

 

Hello everyone, this week we are looking at the country of Indonesia which is in Asia. It is a vast and fascinating country with a wealth of unique facts.

The current capital is Jakarta, located on the island of Java. However, the government is in the process of relocating the capital to a new city, Nusantara, on the island of Borneo (East Kalimantan), due to overcrowding and environmental issues in Jakarta.  

It has a population of around 284.7 to 285.7 million people making it the world's fourth most populous country. It has the largest Muslim population in the world, though the country is officially secular and recognizes six major religions.

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state, comprising over 17,000 islands (though the exact number is debated). Due to its numerous islands, it has the second-longest coastline in the world, after Canada.  

It stretches over a distance equivalent to about one-eighth of Earth's circumference and straddles the equator.  

Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia is one of the most volcanic countries in the world, home to 139 volcanoes, with many still active. It also has the world's largest volcanic lake, that being Lake Toba, on Sumatra.

The national motto is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity), there are more than 300 ethnic groups with over 700 languages and dialects spoken. The official national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which serves as a unifying force across the archipelago.  

The island of Java is the most populous island in the world, home to more than half of Indonesia's total population. It is where the capital is located.   

The flag of Indonesia, known as Sang Saka Merah Putih (The Lofty Red and White), is a simple yet powerful design.

It is a horizontal bicolour of two equal bands, with red on top and white on the bottom. The red symbolises courage (keberanian), and the white symbolises purity (kesucian).

It was officially adopted on August 17, 1945, the day the nation proclaimed its independence.  

However, the red and white colours and the bicolour design have a much longer history, tracing back to the Majapahit Empire in the 13th century. This flag was also used by Indonesian nationalist movements as early as 1928.

   

Week 40 of 2025

 

I had a rough night getting only 4hrs & 38 mins of sleep according to my watch, although I think it might have been more like 5hrs and 35mins. I also had to get up 4 or 5 times to pee.

I didn’t want to get up but decided I would and had a shower, got soap in my left eye and it is still bothering me. I am awake but not fully with it at the moment.

My BGL was 5.9

The temperature at 5.30am is 17C or 62F

By 10am it was 26C or 78F and by 1pm it was 29C or 84F

At 5pm it had dropped to 24C or 75F

It is now 8pm and I am off to bed.

Steps:9,038 = 4.5Klms or 2.9 miles

I had a better night don’t remember waking at all, had 8hrs and 5 mins of sleep.

Tim has work today he leaves around 10.15 and will be home at 3pm.

This afternoon had a message from Sonic Health, never heard of them but they are doing a disability medical assessment for my disability support pension claim. They then rang Tim and arranged for an appointment time to do this, it will be a telehealth appointment and thankfully it doesn’t cost me anything. It will be at 10.30 on Wednesday.

My BGL was 5.9

The temperature at 5.30am is 14C or 57F

By 10am it was 26C or 78F and by 1pm it was still 26C

At 5pm it had dropped to 21C or 69F

It is now 8pm and I am off to bed.

Steps:7,449 = 3.7klm’s or 1.9miles

I had a better night don’t remember waking at all, had 9hrs and 26 mins of sleep.

Tim has work today he leaves around 1.30pm I think and will be home around 11pm.

When I went to vacuum there was little suction and when I checked it was blocked and when Tim saw me cleaning it out, he stepped in and did it, which I was glad he did.

While getting the second butter container out of the cupboard, I knocked a jar and it feel a broke, thankfully Tasha was here, and she cleaned it up.

I washed the weighted blanket and had Tim hang it outside to dry.  While I was standing at the washing machine I stood on a piece of glass. Tim cleaned it and applied so spray bandage as well as a band aid over the I injury.

My BGL was 5.9

The temperature at 5.30am is 12C or 53F

By 10am it was 24C or 75F

At 1pm it was 27C or 80F

At 5pm it had dropped to 23C or 73F

It is now 8pm and I am off to bed.

Steps: 7,490 =3.7 klms or 2 miles

I had a good night don’t remember waking at all, had 9hrs and 5 mins of sleep.

Tim has work today he leaves around 1.30pm I think and will be home around 11pm. Same as yesterday.

I did a load of washing and hung it out and took the clothes hoists outside as it will be another warm day.

Tonight around 7pm I was in the kitchen with Sam and turned around to find Blain standing behind me he came to get a copy of his resume.

My BGL was 6.0

The temperature at 5.30am is 18C or 64F

By 10am it was 24C or 75F

At 1pm it was 26C or 78F

At 5pm it had dropped to 23C or 73F

It is now 8pm and I am off to bed.

Steps: 9,216 =4.6 klms or 2.8 miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had a good night don’t remember waking at all, had 7hrs and 5 mins of sleep.

Tim has no work today

I went shopping with Sue and was exhausted by the time I got home but I do enjoy going shopping with Sue.

Tim bought himself a new printer today, as the one he was trying to connect to the laptop was 14 or 15yrs old. The printer is a Brother, I will have to connect it to the laptop tomorrow.

I went through my eyeshadows this afternoon and since I had a few pretty much the same colour/shade I decided to consolidate them.

The temperature at 5.30am is 11C or 58F

By 10am it was 24C or 75F

At 1pm it was 26C or 78F

At 5pm it had dropped to 18C or 64F

It is now 8pm and I am off to bed.

Steps: 8,492 = 4.2klms or 2.6 miles.

I had a good night don’t remember waking at all, had 7hrs and 15 mins of sleep.

Tim has no work today, he has an appointment for an ultrasound and a Xray, he also has an appointment with a podiatrist.

After hours of work and frustration I finally managed to get Tim’s new printer working.

The other day Tim went to use his sewing machine, and it wasn’t working so he tried dad’s old sewing machine and it’s not working either. So he rang to see how much it would cost to get someone to look at them starting cost $200 per machine, neither machine cost that much to start with so he isn’t doing that, so instead he bought a new machine.

The temperature at 5.30am is 11C or 58F

By 10am it was 21C or 69F

At 1pm it was 23C or 73F

At 5pm it had dropped to 18C or 64F

Steps: 10,659 = 5.4Klm’s or 3.3 miles

I had a good night don’t remember waking at all, had 6hrs and 15 mins of sleep.

I felt so tired this morning that I muted the TV put an eye mask on and had nap in my armchair for an hour. I felt more with it when I woke up.

Tim left around 1pm for work he will not be home till around 1am.

I did manage to iron the work shirts and while doing so dropped the iron twice went to sit it on the table and missed but no harm done, as I was using the small table in the lounge-room so fell onto carpet.

The temperature at 5.30am is 15C or 59F

By 10am it was 21C or 69F

At 1pm it was 23C or 73F

At 5pm it had dropped to 18C or 64F

Steps: 12,141 = 6klm’s or 3.7 miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eyes

 

I have decided to do a few posts about our bodies, starting our eyes, why well I have a book belonging to Sam about our eyes. I think there will be a number of posts concerning our eyes, staring with this introduction.

Our eyes are the most tool we have for collecting information about the world around us. Without our sense of sight things can become much more difficult.

The bony hollow in which the eye sits is the socket or orbit, above they eye are our eyebrows which help to prevent dust and dirt getting into the eye. Our eyelashes do the same thing, and we produce tears to keep the eyes moist and clean.

The white part of the eye is the sclera, and the coloured ring is the iris, in the centre is the pupil which looks like a solid black dot.

However, the pupil is a hole and covered by a transparent layer known at the cornea. Light enters through the pupil.

The eye is held in place by delicate muscles and ligaments, which allow our eyes to move. The muscles of the two eyes usually work together, so our eyes move together.

Inside the eye there are two large spaces, called chambers, the front one is filled with a watery liquid called the aqueous humour.

Between the two chambers is a small disc of jelly called the lens, this bends the light as it enters the eye. The larger chamber behind the lens is filled with a soft jelly, called vitreous humour.

The curved inner surface of the eyeball is lined with a sensitive layer called the retina, which is linked to the optic nerve which sends signals to the brain.