I went to see Maria at work yesterday, seeing as we haven’t had much of a chance to catch up lately. Had a 10 min conversation about the list of things that have been lying heavy on my shoulders of late. When objectively treated as such, it’s quite an impressive list, and it’s no wonder I’ve been feeling a little “under the weather”.
- split with boyfriend of two years
- Uncle died
- moved to FNQ
- Grandmother died
- responsibility of funeral arrangements, thanks to the rest of the family shirking that responsibility
- sister moved to NZ
- parents arguing
- Troy (whole can o’ worms that I haven’t elaborated on here)
- still looking for work here, hence –
- money troubles
- protective jealousy of friend
- unexplainable attention-seeking jealousy of different friend
This list indicates that I’ve ‘lost’ a total of five friends and relations within the last three months. That’s not a good average, and a reasonably high stress level. [I can’t remember what it’s called or where it originated from, but there’s a ‘stress indicator’ list of life stuff that happens, which attaches a points value to each one. From memory, both “death in the family” and “moving house” were high on the list.] Regardless, I’m feeling a little strained, and edging towards breaking point.
i would send red wine also, but the only red wine i really like is australian, and so to send a bottle of what i drink right back to you in australia would kind of be like you sending me budweiser. not that i drink that piss, but im trying to illustrate a point.
oh yeah, im still around. so chalk one up on the “plus” list.
woo! “Plus one”. Sounds like a party invitation..
:: hurls large box of chocolates and bottle of red wine north-north-west ::
Speaking of which, I have chocolate.. and a bottle of vodka. It’s ok though, I’m not yet at the point where I’m starting to drink at midday. Thank your for the concern though, it’s nice to know that somone cares enough to hurl bottles of wine in my direction 🙂
“Thank you” that should be; and by the way, how’s work going?