DAY NINE - QUARANTINE IN AUSTRALIA

 I don't think I've ever seen so many buses in a row before...

ABOVE:  All them people heading into the CBD for work and SHOPPING no doubt.  OMG I miss fresh air... freedom... shopping.  And of course, human interaction.

When food is delivered to the door, by the time I get to open the door, the delivery person is long gone.  So, not even a 'hello'.

And I'm not gunna attract the attention of the cop or army personal out on the corridor. I've already been growled at for putting my head out the door a tiny bit too much!  I'm sure they have no interest in engaging in a quick conversation.  

😒😔😞

You really do need a lot of inner fortitude to get through this.  I miss hugs. 

'They' say isolation is a form of torture.  I must admit, any longer than two weeks would be pretty hard to imagine.

I hope I don't (when released), ask my taxi driver for a hug!  But I might!  lol

ABOVE: Last night.  The buggers look rather happy with themselves at the local pub.  Lucky buggers.  I pretty much don't drink, but that beer looks damn fine from here. 

ABOVE:  I got it wrong yesterday.  THESE are the glasses Lacy chose.  *sigh*  Are we all happy now?  

ONWARD...

Well... it's 7.34 am and I've been awake since 4.30 am.  I do hope my body clock adjusts to the time difference soon!

It's only two hours, so not too bad I suppose.

I decided to make an effort with the face/clothes today.  I was a sloth yesterday.

ABOVE:  I bought that top online.... and just love it.  It's still a big 'snug' over the boobage, but let's just say... I'm now on a diet.  'Enforced'... but that's OK.

So... all dressed up.  Nowhere to go.  At least I made an effort right?

Shit a brick!  Knock on the door announcing the arrival of breakfast, and I literally jumped out of my skin!  Sheesh.  Jumpy!

ABOVE:  Hmmm.. think I'm having fruit salad for breakfast!

This effort gets 2/10, cos I can eat the salad and use the sugar on me cornflakes.

Just a question:  Who eats DRY boiled eggs for breakfast?  With spinach leaves?

I'm sorry to everyone who thinks I'm an incredibly fussy person, and ungrateful for the food being given to me.

But in my defense, when you are in my situation... already feeling goddam depressed, to be in quarantine and have food not to my liking day in day out... it compounds.

Good news though!  It's day NINE.  Getting there... slowly but surely.

Playing Patience... well I've still not won a single game... but I'm actually enjoying it.

I almost got the last hand out... only two cards left.  Oh well.. I will keep trying.

I just finished talking to our family twat (Lacy).  She is on the move again... into another flatting situation next week.  I doubt she could ever count up how many times she has moved!

At least this time the guy isn't 'out to get her' as such!  Remember a few years ago, the guy who stalked her and sent her threatening texts?  Yeah, glad this situation isn't that bad.

Right... back to me cards.

Everything pales into insignificance when I get news that Mum is back in hospital.  Pain management is an issue.  And there is talk some more radiation to reduce a troublesome tumor is on the cards.  I feel so helpless. I've been so good with the tears the past day or so.  Now?  Not so much.

Love you OLD MOO, feel better soon.

ABOVE: Lunch arrived at 11 am!

So ANYWAY.... No meat with last night's dinner.  No meat at lunch time today either.

I sure in hell know I didn't tell them I was VEGAN!  

Just as well I have some ham and pastrami left from what I got in from Woolworths!  And some burgen bread too.  I think a nice salad sandwich is going to be made.

Whoops!  Forgot to rate lunch:  2/10, cos I like the carrot sticks and hummus.

And yes, that is *** CHILLI *** dressing in the little pot.  Just sayin'.

It's been a very quiet afternoon... apart from a couple of video chats with an aunt and a girlfriend. 

I've got another darn headache, so am taking it easy.  Got some paracetamol in my handbag, so took a couple.

ABOVE: There's some biggish clouds forming... and it's gotten very blustery outside.  I'm hoping for a storm, that would be awesome.  But probably won't happen.  Man there's some really low, puffy clouds flying by quite fast! 

I can't see anyone working on the big building now ... I wonder if they have to stop when the wind gets too strong?

DINNER arrived BANG on 6 pm! Which meant it wasn't in a hot box for long.... and was hot and fresh.

ABOVE:  Wow!  It was amazing!  Steamed Salmon with salad veges.  And some sort of delicious, creamy sauce.  And a side salad.  And a pear.  I really am enjoying the pears!

Tonight's dinner gets a resounding 10/10.  They couldn't do any better.  So thankful.

Interesting how a nice meal can lift your spirits so much.  I'm now going to lie in bed and watch something on Netflix.  And relax.  

I've been quite tense all day.... I can feel it in me shoulders.

I know why though, and there is nothing I can do about it.  Just have to stop worrying so much.

Mum is where she needs to be right now.