Kelly's World

This weekend was meant to be filled with friends, drinks, and laughter. Instead it was low energy all around.

About midday on Thursday (Australia Day, and a public holiday for most), C came down with a terrible virus. He had the shakes, a high fever, and eventually got the runs. He was barely able to stay awake, and lost his entire appetite. Within 24hrs he had dropped 5kg. I immediately kicked into the “caring girlfriend” routine and fussed over him, waking him periodically to take his medication and to make him drink fluids to keep him hydrated. When I wasn’t there, one of our housemates, Joe, stepped in to keep an eye on him.

Needless to say, I cancelled my plans of going away with some friends camping to stay home and look after C instead. I also had to cancel C’s weekend on the Gold Coast for a birthday party, tell some friends not to come over on Friday night, and tell his boss he wouldn’t be in on Saturday morning.

Today was incredibly low key. I woke around 10.30am (after finally going to sleep at 2am, too caught up researching the upcoming Thailand trip) and lazed around the house in my pyjamas. Mum stopped past quickly at midday, then I showered and changed. A few hours were spent as a domestic goddess, washing clothes, weeding and general housework, then I retired to the couch. Where I now sit.

I was also meant to go to Laser Force this afternoon with some friends, but unfortunately the place was closed when they arrived so it got postponed until tomorrow night. I won’t be able to make it as I have netball, so bummer for me. I was also going to go to their house to watch the Australian Open Men’s Singles Final, but my lazy gene kicked in and I piked again.

I have managed to climb out of my indent in the couch to make some banana bread, my first time making it. Hopefully it turns out, I will be sure to post some photos! I also had grand plans of washing and straightening my hair tonight, but at this stage I think that’s out. Maybe tomorrow night after netball…

So I hope you all had a most exciting weekend! I’m happy to report C has improved to the point that he is sitting on the couch, and has stayed awake for most of today, but he is still barely eating anything and doesn’t stray far from the bathroom. Yet he is improving, and that’s fantastic to see.

Next weekend will be more high energy, I’m sure. Now just to start planning something!

Oxley in 2011 after the devastating floods in January

Around this time last year my home state of Queensland got hit hard by mother nature. There were cyclones and widespread flooding, taking lives and causing immense damage. After the floods, thousands upon thousands of volunteers hit the streets to help with the cleanup. I was one of them, going to a friend’s place where water had reached over 1m high on the second story of his house. We spent two days salvaging what we could from his house, and cleaning anything that could be saved.

There are people still suffering from those floods today whether it’s rebuilding their houses or still mourning for those who never came back.

And now it’s raining again.

I know that I won’t be the only one who will be a little anxious by the fact that the land is already saturated from rain and there has been more forecast for at least another 5 days. I think they have predicted about 150mm; hopefully we are well equipped to handle it. Worst case scenario, I know the Australia spirit will be there yet again ready to lend a hand as soon as it comes time. We’re like little worker ants in that way, we just don’t ever give up.

But please, mother nature, give us a break this year?

It’s just occurred to me how much I am a creature of habit. Not in the sense of complete OCD, I don’t have to put on my underwear in a particular way, for example. Although if I get them on inside out I will be a little upset. Unfortunately this has happened on numerous occasions when I haven’t been drunk, or in the dark, which is a little worrying.

But it’s just the small things where I realize I have particular favorites:

It’s the loo cubicle that gets me. I don’t know what drew me to it. From what I can tell, it flushes the same way as others. It’s the same design as the others. Yet it’s the first one I head to, and if it’s occupied I do feel a little out of sorts.

Not enough to throw someone out of my cubicle of course

I could get poo on my hands.

Not my poo either.

Yuk.

Do you have anything in particular that you have a “favorite” of? That you immediately gravitate towards?

Pardon me for the lack of posts, but with a laptop that can tether with my iPhone intermittently at best, I haven’t written in a while. I know I have WordPress on my phone (from which I am posting now) but for posts with length and quality, the extensive typing on my phone can be a bit of a turnoff.

So how did I spend my Sunday?

Right now I’m relaxing on the deck with a glass of wine while inside C makes some pork chops for dinner.

After a few months of stress, days like this just remind me how lucky I am.

I’m living the dream.

Wow am I shattered. This week just passed was full of spontenaity And randomness. In a nutshell, this week I:

We still have yet to organize all the stuff and put it all away, but at least the furniture is here now.

As you can tell its been a MASSIVE change for me in the last few days. Moving, arguments, and taking that next step with C. Way to finish 2011 with a bang!!

Time for me to shower and sleep so that I can get the rest of the stuff sorted out tomorrow! I will be sure to post some pics of my favorite parts of the new house once everything’s in order!!