@theshatteredrose
Starting a new thread since the old one was getting a little bit long! And I will start it with a kitty because all good threads should start with a gif of a floof.
If my shoes were big enough Simba would totally do this.
The new GP was very nice, I think the most telling part was that I instantly relaxed once we were in her office even though I'd been fretting in the waiting room. I had a few funny looks from other patients because I've stopped hiding my flappy hands stims when I'm stressed but she made me feel safe.
Dad's rash is almost gone so with any luck things will be back to normal for him soon! Which is a relief, he deserves to just enjoy his retirement and shit keeps happening to stress him out. He and Mum are going to the mainland for some concerts soon so I think that'll be good, and I've already volunteered to kitty-sit!
I really hope everything does settle down and you can start your hobbies again! I used to like swimming as a kid but when I was about 16 I suddenly could not stand the scent of chlorine and I straight up can't with sea water so I don't really do it any more. I love going out for a ride on my motorscooter sometimes though, when the weather is clear and warm, and of course curling up in the sun with a view to the mountains and a good book is a joy that just can't be beat :D I used to do pottery but the pandemic really killed the local place that did lessons and I've no idea if they've opened up again.
This is the best thing I ever made, a hand-coiled day of the dead skull! I never learned to throw on a wheel but I love the hand throwing.
