[[0049]] Day 26 of Self-Isolation

Honestly, not watching the news is actually really refreshing. I've not thought about what is going on in the world all weekend because I have been so busy and you know what, it is actually nice.

Day 26 (It's all cool here.)

So, whats crack-a-lackin?

I honestly have no idea what is going on in the world right now and you know what, I don't really care. I am in a proper good place this weekend and it's just actually so nice. 

So, it is Easter Sunday!!! And that means panic rush buying Easter eggs because I always forget to buy them and tbh, I just have not been out to buy them... and the other half didn't have enough hands or bags to carry them back later.

But, he went out, and he want mad... but it's awesome. And it all tastes sooooo good, plus, the Peter Rabbit plush can go with my Peter Rabbit money box I have had since I was teeny. I must add, I have also done a butt load of insulin today for this one -of-three binges on bad stuff I have a year, and I have kept everything reasonably in range which is bloody shocking considering. I think I am learning!!!

We also went and took some Easter treats to our friends just over the river from us too. They have a front garden with a wall, so we were able to social distance and have a chat and a catch up today as well which was so lovely!

In other news... my office desk is now no longer a mess, or covered in uni work... it has now been artified at last! All ready and prepared for when I get back in there to art m butt off.

 I won't lie, it has taken the best part of a day to get it looking this decent, and tbh the laptop is only there for show... I've not actually attempted the whole recovery disk procedure yet and I still don't know which of the other half's monitors I am pinching to double screen but... it's done at last! I think I spent a solid three hours organising pens into drawers and pencil cases, as well as checking if pens worked and stuff... but, it's worth it. I am so happy with the area and it also means a step closer to having the office completed!

All in all, I think there is maybe a good couple of days work on the house to get it where I want it to be, but I am gonna do my utmost to blast that out tomorrow and Tuesday... then what will I do with myself?

BAKING! That is what!!! I mentioned yesterday that the other half asked me to write a list of baking things I might want and he picked them up, with extras too!!! I am planning on making some kind of blondies, maybe rocky road blondies, flapjacks, breaksfast flapjacks, more cookies... I cannot wait!!! I am tempted to make banana and choc chip bread at some point too, we shall see. But yeah, I now have a drawer in the kitchen full of baking essentials and goodies for said bakes, as well as a shiny new mixing bowl, baking tray, a sieve and OMG A JUG I CAN ACTUALLY READ THE MEASUREMENTS ON. We also have a working set of digital scales after I found a battery for them. The other half even bought me a cute notebook to write my fave recipes in, and I am so making the first one those white choc chip and raspberry cookies I made on my birthday because omg, they were so good.

Forgot to say, we managed to play Cards Against Humanity with the family last night, which was nice cos when we go to theirs, we tend to play it there and have drinky-poos, so it was nice to feel some sense of normal even if we are all in different houses.

This whole Zoom things has opened up so many possibilities. Normally, the Scarbro side of the family tend to meet up for Easter, have drinks and a BBQ and egg hunt for the kids but obviously, that cannot be done this year. SO instead, a zoom party was hosted between loads of us, and it was actually pretty cool. It was also nice to speak and see other people as well, cos... well, I don't leave the house atm and I only speak to Jake and the cats.

Which I may have shown Magnus off a little bit too much because she was all over my lap and being adorable whilst the Zoom party was going on. Did see my Cousin Mark's cats though, and yes, I help Magnus up to the screen and was all "OMG look Magnus, you're one of those"... and she might hate me for it now but she still stayed on me and had cuddles and deep down, shes a sucker for attention, even if she bites you and acts like she don't like it.

For those of you that have been following, it is day number 5 on the advent calendar! And it was a damn good door today, I was proper happy with it, cos its a cute Hogwarts applique patch. No idea what I am putting it on yet, but it is adorable and I love it and cannot wait to wake up and see what I get for tomorrow!!!

I can't say it enough, but I am so damn pleased I came up with this idea for being at home. It is honestly that little burst of hope you need in the morning when you wake up and realise that you're gonna be spending another day indoors. I do wonder what everyone else is doing to keep their mental health in a good place when things are tough as they are right now. I know a lot of people are keeping routines as best they can, online chats with fam and friends, cleaning and so on. But there must be some other fun and novel ways out there, to keep going whilst this lockdown shizzle continues onwards!!! I must admit, and I'll say it again, avoiding the news at the weekends when the other half is home really is a big shout, because means neither of us have to suffer the doom and gloom, and I know he sees and hears enough doom and gloom being a front line worker in the NHS.

Right, I think that is it for today!!! I am going to relax with some Animal Crossing and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and figure out what else in the house I will sort out tomorrow (the end is in sight OMG).

Over and out, mes amigos.

[[0046]] Day 23 of Self-Isolation

"Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday to me! There's tears in the frosting... Happy Birthday to me." Don't worry, there were no tears, it's all good here! Just couldn't help the Big Bang ref, thanks other half...

Day 23 (If you hadn't guessed, it's mah removal day)

I have soooo many pictures to post, which means this post will take forever, so bare with me friendos! 

So, it's the day I have written about in several of my blog posts recently, I guess in a sense that I have been dreading it because everything kind of fell apart because of the pandemic that's flying about, but also because I can't celebrate with all my friends and family and so on. In the grand scheme of things, it's actually been a pretty okay day considering all the plans went to poop about a month ago, so I am so grateful for that!!! 

Firstly, bar one load of clothes that needed tumble drying, I've done NO housework today... le shock! It's fine, it's back to business on the office tomorrow, followed by finishing touched to the music room over the weekend because one of my four birthday parcels arrived, ie, the clothes rail! I was kinda hoping for the unicorn bag or shoes but... they should be here on Saturday so that is something to look forward to after all the work I have put in on the house of late! (Plus a couple more refunds should be in by next week so... accidental shopping for myself may occur...)

Anyway, my day!!! 

So, got up early, well, 9.15am is clearly my new early and hoped on the game that is the be all and end all of everything lately, Animal Crossing! And I could have cried omg, I seriously could have cried... my favourite animal Katt, dragged me to her house for a surprise birthday party with all three of my first residents. It was amazing and I posted loads of videos of it on facebook because I am sad and sentimental like that and just OMG I love Katt so much. There was a cake and pinata and presents and just omg Katt is the best animal ever (and not just cos she reminds me of my team leader at work). Also, K.K. Slider came and did a little concert for me at my island plaza which was also awesome, and Katt wrote an amazing message which was the best thing ever and just OMG I love this game so much.

It was also time for day 2 on my stay-at-home mental health advent calendar... and it was an awesome Slytherin pin which is soooooooo going on my work lanyard with my other two awesome Slytherin pins. 

 Obvs, due to the big V, I knew cards and prezzies were gonna be a bit of a no, but the other half got me Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for my switch and it's so bloody adorable, I can't contain myself! It did result in me trying to figure out what Pokemon combination I wanted for a whole hour to start the game and this was after my daily Animal Crossing maintenance... but, I went with Skitty like I did in the old games as well as Charmander, who is now named Benedict (my Charmander build-a-bear is called Benedict Cumberbatch, got a certif to prove it) and I named our rescue team Sherlock, for reasons. Also, the cats got me a card, which is one of my fave things when this happens and seems this time, Pom Pom decided to write it... cos her P's and Y's were backwards and even though I know it's the other half, if Pom could write... that is how she would write. 

She game me special birthday boops too. Such a babe.

Speaking of cat loves, I got family loves too!!! I got a video call from my bro, and I got to see and hear my Dad, my bro and my step-momma, which I didn't realise I needed till it happened!

They sang me happy birthday down the video call which was awesome (and obvs, just as embarrassing as always cos I have that problem were my face and brain don't know what to do or how to act)! And we chatted about our day, made some game plans for the weekend and then playing with filters because... filters are funny. Even dad got in on the filters until they broke my phone and my camera completely froze... which happened last time we had a video call with our friends a couple of weeks ago. I think I might need a phone upgrade!

So I decided today I wanted to bake cookies... normally, I can bake well, I just don't do it often cos I am lazy. But I have had a hankering for a couple of days for raspberry and white chocolate cookies and so today, I made it happen. And I may have doubled the ingredients... and ended up with 43 cookies. But damn to hell and back, they are so good... I need to bake more often. Home made cookies are absolutely amazing and just, ahhhhhh! I will not need snacks for a couple of days now lmao XD 

Look at them bad boys though!!! So tasty and nommy and cos the other half couldn't find white choc chips, we used white choc buttons and they are too die for. Trying to decide what I wanna attempt to make next... maybe flapjacks or blondies, I'll have a think over the weekend and decide cos I still have a house to tidy to keep me occupied whilst I am at home!!!

It ain't a birthday without birthday food though!!! And breakfast began with mini Colin the Caterpillar mini rolls. The other half couldn't get a big Colin the Caterpillar so he got me the mini ones instead and they made for a damn fine breakfast! Alongside a unicorn juice energy drink, of course. Finding a take out for dinner was another task and a half though... a lot of places we like are shut or have a good menu with the nachos missing so Mexican food was off the cards. But, we hopped on to Deliveroo and this place not far from us called "Black Cat" was open, and we thought fuck it, posh burger and chips and it did not disappoint. And proper good value for money as well. We actually got a lot of food for £20 and I totally smashed it, oh, and their burger sauce is damn on point, I'm def a fan.

 There was birthday cake as well! 

A damn, might fine rainbow cake that appeals to my bisexual side greatly! 

I've yet to have a slice cos still full from cookies and dinner but, I know its the real good butter icing I love and look at them amazing rainbow stripes... I cannot wait to eat cake and wreck my diabetes... which, surprisingly, has actually been in range most of today which I was not expecting! Nonetheless, I am going to smash the hell out of this cake when I am less full, because omg it is my favourite butter cream and I could honestly eat a bowl of that kind of cake frosting, not even kidding you. I used to make small bowls of it as a teen when I wanted a sweet treat because I love it so damn much haha!

So, I may not have been able to go anywhere, do anything and what have you, but I have made the most with what I could do. And, there is always next year and the plans me and the besties have come up with to go zoo and shopping in Chester when this is all over. So, things to look forward to, which is keeping me less down about everything. And that is needed I think. We should all try to plan something to look forward to in the future when all this is over... it'll keep you going, I hope.

Anyway, I have some bells to earn and some Pokemon to save, so... thank you for reading and thank you for all the birthday wishes too!!!

Over and out, mes amigos!