Halloween in Australia

 

Well today in Australia it is the 31 October, in my family that means it is my baby brother’s birthday, however for some it means it is Halloween.

In the past, Halloween was not a major event in Australia, for many it was something we saw in American movies and TV shows.

Early European settlers, including the Irish, brought some customs with them, but these traditions were largely overshadowed by other local and British influences.

However, in recent years, things have been changing due to the influence of American media, globalisation, and the internet now in some parts of the country there has been a significant rise in Halloween festivities. There has been a gradually growth in popularity, particularly in the past two decades, bringing with it a mix of imported customs and unique local touches.

Participation varies by suburb, with some areas embracing the tradition and others remaining less involved.

While many Halloween customs come from overseas, Aussies have added their own flavour. Costumes sometimes feature native animals like kangaroos or kookaburras dressed in spooky attire. Given that Halloween falls in spring in Australia, costumes and decorations may be lighter and more suited to warmer weather compared to the autumn chill of the northern hemisphere.

Some Australians combine Halloween with other local traditions, such as backyard BBQs or gatherings in local parks. The lollies handed out often reflect local brands and tastes, with Freddo Frogs, Caramello Koalas, and Minties being common treats.

Halloween’s rise in popularity hasn’t come without debate. Some Australians see it as an unwelcome American import, while others enjoy the sense of fun and community. In some areas, neighbours signal their participation by decorating their homes or placing balloons on their letterboxes, letting trick-or-treaters know where they are welcome.

Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to travel in groups and only visit homes displaying Halloween decorations.

Costumes should be safe and visible, especially as the sun sets later during the Australian spring.

Respect for those who choose not to participate is important—no eggs or flour should be thrown at houses that don't join in.

Halloween in Australia is a lively and evolving celebration. While it may have started as a minor event, its popularity continues to grow, fuelled by media, community enthusiasm, and a desire for light-hearted fun. Australians have made the festival their own, blending traditional customs with local culture to create a unique and enjoyable occasion for all ages.

 

Eye Care

 

Ok I am going to share a bit more about our eyes today I am focusing on eye care. Our eyes are so important, and we need to try and take care of them.

One simple thing we can do is to wear eye protection not just when working around or with things that capable of harming our eyes, but we now know that our eyes also need to be protected from the sun thus, the reason we should wear sunglasses. Most of us know we shouldn’t look directly at the sun.

However, there are some who do not realise that snow reflects a lot of light and the glare can also damage our eyes through snow blindness, this is why snow goggles should be regarded as essential when enjoying the snow.

Something many don’t think about is cleaning our eyes this is simple to so by washing our face of a morning to remove what many will call the sleep around our eyes overnight. We also should remove any make up before going to bed at night. Then there are those who wear contact lenses, some have left their contacts in longer than what is considered safe and do not clean their contacts as often as they should.

Now days there is the damage that can be done by sitting in front of a computer screen, if you are finding your eyes feeling itchy and dry then you need to take a break from staring at the screen. Apparently when we are looking at the computer screen we don’t blink enough, anyone who finds their eyes feeling dry or itchy they should consider using some dry eye drops also know as artificial tears.

As we age having our eyes checked by an optometrist which here in Australia is free to do. I have my eyes checked every year as I have diabetes.

I will write more about the different conditions that can affect the eyes in future posts.

 

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/stealing-sunday.html

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/tuesday-4.html

 

Pygmy Jerboa

Last week we looked at the worlds largest rodent so this week will look at the smallest rodent, this is the Baluchistan pygmy jerboas it is also known as dwarf three-toed jerboas, they are native to the arid regions of southeastern Pakistan — Baluchistan.

 Adults average only 4.3 cm’s (1.7 inches) in head and body length, with the tail averaging eight cm’s (3.1 inches). Adult females weigh only 3.2 grams (0.11 ounce). At birth newborns weigh an average of 0.48 grams (0.017 ounces).  But the tiny body doesn’t hold it back, for they can jump up to over 9 feet, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The colour of the fur matches with the colour of their environment, providing camouflage, so it’s usually beige, yellow or brown in colour.

They have a mouse-like head with large eyes and whiskers and small ears. As they live in the desert, a small flap of skin is present to prevent sand from entering their ears and nose. Their hind legs, which are designed for hopping, are four times larger than their short front feet. Its back legs have five toes, but the middle three are fused. That, and the fact that the Baluchistan Pygmy Jerboas are the smallest of the 33 species of the Jerboas gave them the name “the dwarf three-toed jerboa”. 

Don’s let its small size fool you. It’s incredibly resilient, and it has to be to survive in Baluchistan — one of the world’s harshest desert environment, and one that decimated Alexander the Great’s army. There is hardly any water and daytime and nighttime temperatures vary significantly. They live in burrows generally excavated under small bushes and feed on windblown seeds, succulent leaves of desert-adapted vegetation, and various dead animals such as other rodents and lizards. When plants dry up, they dig up roots of desert plants and eat them.

They may appear cute and defenceless, but their teensy size helps them do much more than just look adorable. From climbing across delicate branches while hunting for insects to dodging predators by hiding in thin crevices, their petite frames work to their advantage.

They are nocturnal creatures that move through the dry using long hops, balancing themselves with their tail.

 

They can slow down their respiration and blood circulation dramatically — a process called facultative hypothermia — that helps them make the most of their low nutritional diet. Animals that prey on them include the leaf-nosed vipers, trans-Caspian monitor lizards and sand cats

The pygmy jerboa hopped into the spotlight when it became a viral YouTube sensation in 2010, looking like a cross between a mouse and a baby kangaroo

 

Japan

 

Hi everyone, this week we are looking at Japan, known as the Land of the Rising Sun, it is a country with a mixture of cultural heritage as well as advanced technology and has some unique traditions.

Japan isn’t just one island but has as many as 4,000 small islands and 4 main islands, which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.  It stretches approximately 2,400klm’s or 1,500 miles.

It is a mountainous place with about 80% of the land covered in mountains, including Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji is not only Japan’s highest mountain; it has been a sacred site for the Shinto religion since the seventh century. The cool thing is that Princess Konohanasakuya is the Kami (divine person) of Mount Fuji in the Shinto religion. The cherry blossom is her symbol.

It is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire which makes it prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and it has around 1,000 earthquakes each year. Most of these earthquakes are minor and unnoticeable, but large and destructive earthquakes do occur from time to time.

The capital is Tokyo and is considered the largest city in the world, with around 374 million people living there.

It is one of the most technologically advanced counties and is well known for its innovations in robotics.

They give a great deal of attention to education and is one of the most literate in the world. A distinctive awareness of natural beauty and interest in shape and balance are obvious.

The country is 98.5% Japanese and yes this may seem absurd, but the modern world is becoming increasingly multicultural. However, this is not the case in Japan. That is largely due to stringent visa requirements and a cultural mindset keeping its distinctive and ancient culture steeped in old traditions.

I expect when you think of Japan, you’re probably thinking of the country’s numerous cities or its main islands. You may be Surprised that 67% is covered in forest. It is not uncommon to see signs on forest trails warning to look out for black bears.

Ok that will do for this week.

 

 

 

Week 43 of 2025

 

I had a really good night, slept straight through and woke feeling good, it is a cool 15C or 59F.

I had 8hrs and 45mins of sleep and by 7am it is 18C or 62F. I managed to hurt my hip again, I slipped while sitting at the computer because the shorts I have on are Lycra and they slip and slide on the chair, so I use a towel to prevent that but didn’t have the towel on the chair at the time.

I went and got Jess’s work shirts as I am doing the laundry. Even with a sore hip I managed to hang the clothes up to dry and Tim took them outside in the sun.

I didn’t have a nap and this afternoon I am really tired.

It has reached a top of 26C or 78F, I even had a shower this afternoon as I was so dripping in sweat.

Steps: 13,291 = 6.8klm’s or 4.2 miles

I had a good night’s sleep took me an hour to settle but I did get 6hrs & 50 Mins of sleep, and I am feeling ok this morning. It is a cool 13C at 5.30am I did wake up with a headache on the left side of my head.

I was surprised when Sam arrived at 6am she was here for an hour. 

I mopped the floors and washed the towels, oh and I sorted the medication for the next 4 weeks.

By 11am it was 31C or 87F and went up to 35C or 95F.   

Tasha is in a lot of pain and can barely walk she will see the doctor on Wednesday, and we expect she will need another Xray or scan.

By bedtime at 8pm it was 25C

Steps: 8,251 = 4klm’s

I had a good night’s sleep got a good 9hrs and 45 mins my watch said I was awake for 28 mins but I have no memory of waking at all.

It’s a nice 15C at 5.30am, I vacuumed, ironed the work shirts, emptied the bins and unpacked the dishwasher, oh and folded the towels all by 7am.

At 8am it was 20C or 68F, thankfully today isn’t going to be as hot as yesterday.

Tim had someone come and clean the solar panels, he arrived at 8.15 and was here for an hour and did a good job.

I had an hour nap which felt good.

The temperature reached 25C or 73F.

BGL: 7.2

Steps: 18,620 = 9.5klm’s or 5.9miles

You can tell by how high my step counter is how much my body was moving today.

Had a rough night but I am up and dressed and have already vacuumed it is 17C or 62.6F at 6am. I had only 5hrs & 35mins of sleep

We are in for another scorcher of a day but right now it is nice with the doors open.

I had a nap from 11am to midday.

Well, it sure did heat up by mid-afternoon it was 37C or 98.6F, I am glad I don’t have to go outside in this heat.

The temperature at 8.30pm was 24C or 75F

BGL:7.7

Steps:9,518 = 4.8lm’s or 2.9 miles

Had a rough start when I first went to bed last night but managed to settle by 10pm and slept straight through I got 5hrs and 59mins of sleep.

I didn’t feel like getting up so I laid in bed for an extra 15mins, I had a shower after Tim left for work. The t3emp this morning is 15C or 59F.

I have a doctor’s appointment at 8.24am. The appointment went well I have to have an Xray and a scan done of my right hip, he says it may be bursitis.

After the doctors we went to Lake Fair shopping centre I went to get batteries for Tim but was unable to find the size he wanted.

Tasha came down to get two eggs and some bread for her lunch, Tim’s bread only contained the crusts also known as the end of the bread and 1 slice and I know Timm will not eat the crusts I gave it to Tasha. Well, when Tim got home he wanted to know where his bread was, I told him and he went on about it saying there was more bread the that.

It has been a much cooler day to temp was 25C or 77F

BGL6.9

Steps: 15,249 = 7.7 klm’s

Had a good night, slept straight through had 9hrs 13min of sleep, the temp this morning is a nice 15C.

Sue drove Tasha to Charlestown to her ultrasound done; she also picked up Maccas’ for my lunch.

Sandy arrived to pick up something I had printed for her. Shem had Denni with her, Denni is now going to Glendale High.

At midday it was 23C, at 1pm I had to turn the air con on for 2hrs, by 5pm it was quite cool.

I went to bed at 8pm but had to get up at 10pm as I wasn’t able to settle. I used the powerfit and went back to bed.

BGL: 7.0

Steps: 17,505 = 8.9klm’s or 5.5 miles

After returning to bed I settled and slept the alarm went off, I got up took my meds and could hardly keep my eyes opened so I went back to bed and woke up at 6am. The temp was 14C or 57F. I had 7hrs of sleep.

Tim was already up and doing research for the job he is doping, this means looking at photos to make sure doesn’t take the bus down a road or driveway he isn’t able to turn around. He is doing the Crowded House concert.

I decided to order pizza; I don’t do that very often.

I did the ironing and it left me exhausted, I also spilt Pepsi while trying to pour myself a drink, then when I was trying to add water to the iron I spilt the water in the kitchen, cleaned that up, the spilt the next lot in the lounge-room and  then cleaned that up and when I wanted another drink I rang Jess and she came and filled my cup for me.

Sam and Bailey came down for cheese, ham and bread. Later on they came back just to say hi and show me what they got when they went to the Pride Festival.

Steps: 14,402 = 7.3klm’s or 4.5 miles   

 

 

 

 

Caturday with Archie

Hi everyone here we are at another Saturday or should I say Caturday today are some photos of me looking oh so handsome.

Indonesian National Anthem

Hi, everyone well Friday is here again and today so here is some information about the national anthem of Indonesia. The anthem is called Indonesia Raya it has been the national anthem since the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on 17 August 1945.

The first stanza of "Indonesia Raya" was chosen as the national anthem when Indonesia proclaimed its independence on 17 August 1945.

The song is played in flag raising ceremonies in schools across Indonesia every Monday. The flag is raised in a solemn and timed motion so that it reaches the top of the flagpole as the anthem ends. The main flag raising ceremony is held annually on 17 August to commemorate Independence Day. The ceremony is led by the President and is usually held in Merdeka Palace.

In 1951, ownership of the copyright to "Indonesia Raya" came into question. President Sukarno ordered a search for the rightful heir to Soepratman.  By law, Supratman was the copyright holder of "Indonesia Raya" as its composer. After Soepratman's death in 1938, ownership of the rights to his works fell upon the designated heirs, his four surviving sisters. However, because "Indonesia Raya" was officially adopted as the national anthem of Indonesia on 17 August 1945, the work became the property of the state. In addition, the name of "Wage Rudolf Supratman" must be listed as its creator.

As a national anthem, copies of "Indonesia Raya" cannot be circulated as merchandise to be sold. Consequently, the government had the obligation to obtain all the rights to distribute the song, including the original recording, from Yo Kim Tjan. In 1958, the government obtained the sole right to "Indonesia Raya" from Soepratman's family.  The following year, Yo handed the original record of the song to the Indonesian government. With the recommendation of the Department of Education, the government also rewarded Soepratman's sisters with 250,000 Indonesian rupiah each on 31 May 1960.

Here is the English translation

Indonesia, our native country,

Our birthplace,

Where we all arise to stand guard

Over this our Motherland:

Indonesia our nationality,

Our people and our country.

Come then, let us all exclaim

Indonesia united.

Long live our land,

Long live our state,

Our nation, our people, and all

Arise then, its spirit,

Arise, its bodies

For Great Indonesia.


CHORUS

Indonesia the Great, independent and free,

Our beloved country.

Indonesia the Great, independent and free,

Long live Indonesia the Great!


Indonesia, an eminent country,

Our wealthy country,

There we shall be forever.

Indonesia, the country of our ancestors,

A relic of all of us.

Let us pray

For Indonesia's prosperity:

May her soil be fertile

And spirited her soul,

The nation and all the people.

Conscious be her heart

And her mind

For Indonesia the Great.


CHORUS


Indonesia, a sacred country,

Our victorious country:

There we stand

Guarding our true Mother.

Indonesia, a beaming Country,

A country we love with all our heart,

Let's make a vow

That Indonesia be there forever.

Blessed be her people

And her sons,

All her islands, and her seas.

Fast be the country's progress

And the progress of her youth

For Indonesia the Great.

Eye Development

 

Ok I am pretty sure everyone knows that a baby is able to see as soon as it’s born and you may know that vision isn’t fully developed but continues to develop gradually over the next few months.

Before birth as early as 22 days of conception two shallow dips develop in the embryo, as the pregnancy progresses the eyes will form as the sight of these dips.

The progression is controlled by a series of genes, if any of these genes are abnormal, they eyes may not develop properly. There are conflicting thoughts about what other things may cause the eyes to not develop things like the mother being exposed to viruses, insecticides, radiation and environment pollution may cause deformed eyes, very small eyes or not having eyes at all.

At birth the structures are fully formed but the nerves that carry signals from the eye to the brain are not, light enters the eye so the baby can see but cannot make sense of what it sees.

A newborn can detect bright colours and big patterns and can focus on things 20-30cm’s away. Within a week they can distinguish their mother’s face.

By the time they are 3 months old they are able to focus on things around them and follow things with both eyes. They now blink when something is pushed towards their face, and their colour awareness has increased. Also, at this time their hand/eye coordination is starting to develop and will reach for things that attracts their attention.

By the age of 6 months most babies are starting to see as adults see, they can spot small objects and can accurately track movements up and down, side to side, backwards and forward. Their colour vision is fully developed.

By the time they are 1yr old the sense of sight is fully developed.

It is important to check a baby’s sight is developing properly as the sooner a problem is detected the sooner is can be tended to.  The first check should be at birth then at 6mths of age, the doctor is checking that both eyes are working together and that the baby isn’t near or far sighted.

 

Links to other posts

 

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/an-orange-hodegpodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-post-with-links-to-other-posts.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2025/10/were-family.html

 

Capybara

 

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Ok how many of you know what the largest rodent in the world I is thought it was the beaver, but I was wrong.

It is in fact the capybara they look like giant guinea pigs.

They are from South America, where they live both in dense forests and savannas, typically near bodies of water. They are well known inhabitants of the Amazon, where they can be spotted on river edges.

They are herbivores, munching on grasses and aquatic plants, fruit and tree bark. They will tend to focus all their efforts on one species of grass, avoiding any other species around it. They also eat their faeces; they do this as their faeces contains bacteria which helps them to digest cellulose in plant matter.

They are also semi-aquatic and are well-adapted for both land and water. They have webbed toes and fast drying fur, but they can also run at 35km/h on land.

They are highly social, with groups potentially as big as 100 members, however the average group size is 10-20 individuals. They live for 8-10 years.

The biggest Capybara ever recorded was 91kg (201lb)! However, they are generally 106-134cm in length and usually weigh 35 – 66kg, similar to a small dog.

They will submerge themselves underwater for a nap, leaving their noses out on the edges of riverbanks so they can breathe

Capybaras are so chill about other animals sitting on them, that they’ve been called “moving chairs”. Birds, rabbits and even monkeys have been spotted taking a ride. Often birds will eat small insects from their fur.

 

 

Indonesia Pt 2

 

Time for a bit more about, Indonesia like the currency is the

Rupiah.

 

Which was introduced in 1946 by Indonesian nationalists fighting

for independence. It replaced the Japanese issued version of the

Netherlands Indies Gulden which had been introduced during

the occupation during WW1.

 

In its early years, the rupiah was used in conjunction with

other currencies, including a new version of the gulden

introduced by the Dutch.

 

The Komodo dragon is the country’s national animal it is endemic to several Indonesian islands, including Komodo,

Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. These large lizards thrive in 

hot, dry environments, such as savannas and tropical forests at low elevations.

 

The national flower is the Jasmins a beautiful and sweet smelling flower, there are many types of Jasmine in Indonesia but specifically Indonesia chose Jasminum Sambac to represent Indonesia as a national symbol. 

 

The national bird is the Javan Hawke Eagle and has been since 1993, it is currently facing threats to its habitat due to logging.

 

The national dish is Tumpeng a cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat. The rice itself may be plain steamed rice, or uduk rice. The cone shaped rice surrounded by assorted of Indonesian dishes, such as vegetables, fried chicken, grilled chicken, sweet and spicy fried beef to name a few. Also very popular is Nasi Goreng a fried rice dish.

 

When I looked up the national sport, I was shown Pencak Silat a form of martial arts also mentioned was football, basketball, volleyball and badminton.

Well, that’s all for this post.          

 

 

Week 42 of 2025

 

 I slept well, woke at 5am got up took my meds and went back to bed for an hour, I had 8hrs & 45, ins of sleep and don't remember waking at all during the night. 

It is 16C or 60F at 6.30am and we are in for another hot day but right now it is lovely with the front and back sliding doors open.

I went with Tim to Kmart he wants a pedestal fan; however, they didn't have any, so we went to the Reject shop, but they also didn't have any. 

By midday the temperature was 29C or 84F, Tim made me a chicken schnitzel bread roll for my lunch.

By 2pm it was 32C or 89F and my lower back/hip area is very painful with back spasms.

At around 4pm Tasha came down looking for food, Tim brought up how she is getting the careers allowance for me but is doing bugga all. Voices got raised and I felt stuck in the middle. Tasha pointed out that at this time I prefer having Sue's company.

By 6pm the temperature had dropped to 24C or 75F and by bedtime it was a nice 21C

BGL: 7.0

Steps: 9,354 = 4.7klm's or 2.8 miles

I slept well, woke at 5am feeling ok and with it although as I was taking my meds I ran out of water in my water bottle and they started to melt, what a horrible taste I spat them out went and found more water and tried again. 

It is a nice 14C or 5F here this morning not suppose to be as hot today.

I had 9hrs and 15 mins of sleep and didn't wake at all during the night.

By 11am it was 21C or 69F my back was very sore and I have applied a heat patch.

At around 5pm I started to feel unwell, headache, stinging eyes and very tired. It is now 18C or 64F.

BGL: 7.1

Steps: 6,717 = 3.4klm's

SANDRA'S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 48 TODAY

I had a shocking night between the dyskinesia and the spasms in my right hip I didn't get much sleep, only had 5hrs& 35 mins. I woke at 4.50 and got up to pee, I took my meds and decided to go back to bed till Tim left, I then got up and had a shower.

I have decided to use the walker instead of the cane to see if that helps with the hip pain.

I managed to do a load of washing and hang it out to dry.

I went to lunch with my sisters at Warners at the Bay, it was great we laughed a lot, and Sandy liked her birthday present from me.

Then I had my physio appointment, and the therapist was pleased with my progress. My next appointment is on the 11 November at 13.30. I took the walker when I went out.

My hip started to give me a lot of pain around 5pm.

BGL: 6.9

Steps: 11,238 = 5.7klm's or 3.5 miles'

I had a good night’s sleep, woke only when the alarm went off this morning so got around 9hrs & 31 mins of sleep.

Just after I got out of bed my phone started ringing, it was Jess she was at the front door and couldn't get it as she couldn't find her key and needed her work shirt.

It is a cool 14C at 6am and it's not suppose to be as hot today, we will see.

Tasha rang Officeworks about my new laptop it should be in by 5pm.

I received a text letting me know my laptop is in this was at 2pm, Tasha said she will get it in the morning.

At 11am it was 24C and I turned the air con.

I have bad dyskinesia this afternoon which made my sweating worse, at 7pm it is 23C.

Steps: 13,799 = 7klm's or 4.3 miles

DAD'S BIRTHDAY & MY NIECE ISSY'S AS WELL SHE IS TURNING 21

What a horrible night I had an interrupted night waking 3 times to pee. I went to bed at 8pm but at 10pm while trying to roll onto my left side I had a great deal of pain and was in distress, Tim came in and helped me get up and he rubbed deep heat into my hip and told me three times I need to see a doctor but I feel what's the point it isn't like anything can be done for the hip other then what I am already doing.

My watch says I had 5hrs & 31 mins of sleep which sounds about right to me. I felt part of the problem last night was that I was stiff, this morning the pain is still there but I am moving about and it’s not so bad.

It is 16C at 6am we are in for a hot day with the top being 31C, for all those not in my part of the world I will remind you we are still in spring.

We went shopping with Sue, then we went to the cemetery and left a birthday card for dad. When I got home, I was that exhausted that Tasha and Sue made me have a nap, after which I felt much better.

I have set the new laptop up and all is good.

The temperature at bedtime is 22C or 71F

Steps:10,812 = 5.5klm’s or 3.3 miles

I slept well got 8hrs and 38 mins sleep woke only once to pee, still have pain in my hip but applied Deep Heat and it’s not too bad.

I had no problem connecting the printer.

At 5.30an it was 23C or 73F, going to be another hot day.

By midday it was 28C or 82F but increased to 31C or 87F.

Around 7pm we had a small storm with strong winds, but it didn’t last long.

I went to bed at 7.30pm but found I had restless body and after an hour tossing and turning I got up and used the powerfit before going back to bed.

The temperature dropped to around 23C thankfully.

Steps: 11,526 = 5.9klm’s or 3.7 miles

After using the powerfit last night I settled down ok and had a good night’s sleep getting 7hrs and 39mins of sleep. 

When the alarm went off, I wasn’t sure I wanted to get up but had to pee, so I did and decided to have a shower and shave my legs.

It is a pleasant 18C as I write this at 6.30am.

Tim and I went down to the shops but since we went early some of stuff, I wanted from the bakery wasn’t available.

Spoke to Kathy each Saturday when we talk she has such interesting stuff about our family ancestors to tell me I am loving it.

I had a nap at midday; it has been a nice day warm but not hot.

Tim is working this afternoon/night.

Steps:9,322 = 4.7klm’s or 2.8 Miles

 

 

I'm back

 

Good morning, all, here I am back again with a new laptop, it is an Acer 2 in 1 which means it has a touchscreen which I find so much easier for me to use.

Things should return to normal with my posts and blog visiting from Monday.

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