#Journal of a slightly exhausted Dutch Pixy (Thursday, 24/04/2025).

I woke before the alarm went off. Gave Arwen her meds, got to the scale, got dressed... The usual routine, as I do. There was a notification that my USB had been delivered. But, when I checked the mailbox, it was all empty... That brought some stress! Arwen had to wait a bit before I could get her a meal. And then, when she was happily eating, I got my bag and headed to Skoosh.

I enjoyed my protein shake while I caught up with the social media bits. Then I got to the seated bike and tried to ride a bit. I didn't manage the half hour as my leg was being annoying. I got to the massage chair, and then I got ready to head back home again.

Washed up and had brekky. There was rain in the forecast, so I brought the umbrella and Arwen and I went on our way. While I miss the longer walks, I'm grateful that we're still able to do these. As I'm fully aware that, when the time comes, even these walks will need to be shortened... When we were on the way back, it started raining. The start of a long and very wet day...

When we got back, I changed clothes and I headed upstairs. Rode the bike for half an hour, and I managed to get some exercises in. I folded the washed curtains and took them downstairs with me.

I switched clothes and then relaxed on the couch with Arwen. When it was time, I got the things to Skoosh. Arwen and I had a short walk, and we headed to Nijmegen. I filled up Skoosh, and then we got to my parent's place. I helped mum with her compression stockings, I checked them this time. When mum was ready, we took Smurf and headed to Germany.

It was raining a lot there too, bummer... But we got most of the groceries, so that's a plus. We headed to Nijmegen, where we got some more of our groceries. I had brought the recycling away in Germany, and I cashed the digital saving coupons, so I had some money for Arwen's shot tomorrow. Every bit helps!

When mum was done with the groceries, she was worn out. So, it was up to me to take the dogs to the small woods. And, with the umbrella in hand, they made it quite a challenge for me. Every time I had the leashes untangled, they just had to sniff on that other side! Bloody idiots! It's hard enough without an umbrella, but the weather didn't allow me to put it down. It was just very, very, wet...

When we got back, I tried to dry the dogs. Then I got my things and Arwen and I headed to Herpen again. Of course, there was no available good parking in front of my house. It was always a mess, but with the construction , it's even messier and all! Ugh... And it's said to last the rest of the year... So yeah, we've been dealing with muddy mess for a loooong time before it should finally get better...

I unpacked most of the groceries and fixed some food for Arwen and myself. And... The USB stick that was said to be delivered the previous day, it finally arrived! Why they scanned it a day before the actual delivery? I have no idea! But it was bloody annoying and frustrating, as I believed it was lost...

When I finally sat down for a bit, I started to transfer the files from my phone to the USB. It's a lot to copy, but getting to it bit by bit... It's good to have a backup!

Then it was time to walk with N&B. We had a nice walk, but it was a wet one... When we got back, I prepared things for bedtime. Then, a last walk with Arwen. I saw a parking in front of my house become available, so I quickly got Skoosh and got her in that spot. Arwen was so baffled, as she'd been sniffing, and she saw me driving off without her... Poor gall! I told her to just sniff and if be back in a jiffy, but if course that didn't make sense to her. We finished the walk, and I got ready to head to bed...

I had a decent sleep, till I woke up for the loo. I saw I still had over an hour, so I got back to sleep. And got rewarded with an bad half-hour nightmare! Ugh... So when I woke again, I didn't really feel any better at all...

So yeah, I got up and started my day/night...

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#Journal of a slightly exhausted Dutch Pixy (Wednesday, 23/04/2025).

I woke when the alarm told me it was time. Which doesn't happen too often, so it startled me a bit. I gave Arwen her meds, and then started my usual routine. The scale wasn't too nice, so that was a bummer. I got dressed, let Arwen out, took my meds, and then we waited until I could give Arwen her meal. When she was happily eating, I got my bag and headed to the gym.

I checked my social media, and had some very nice messages from some sweet friends. So I replied to several, enjoyed my protein shake, and then I got to the seated bike. My leg didn't allow for half an hour, unfortunately. I had a massage in the chair and then I got ready to head back home again.

A happy tail wag when I entered the room warmed my heart... I washed up, had brekky, and then Arwen and I went out for a walkies. The weather wasn't too bad and we had a nice walk.

When we got back, I relaxed on the couch a little, as I was rather tired. Then, after working on my blog a bit, I did change clothes and ride the hometrainer for a bit. I even managed a few exercises with my dumbbells, before I went back down again.

Relaxed some more with some telly and then we got ready for the walkies at the Herperduin. Arwen was very excited when she saw me get the towel, so she happily went to Skoosh.

We had a nice walk at the woods. And Arwen retrieved the ball a few times, having a blast. We then slowly headed back to Skoosh again. When we got home, Arwen got some snoozing in! I relaxed a bit, till it was time to walk to the supermarket.

I got a few groceries and walked back home. Some relaxing happened, and around 9, Arwen wanted her usual walkies again. She was very happy, as she saw the neighbor coming up as well. So, yay for the extra cuddles and nomnoms.

We got back, and I got to the couch and watched some telly. I was getting a headache and I felt bläh... Around 11, Arwen wanted walkies. I gave her food after that, and then I dozed off on the couch for a bit. I was so tired...

We got ready in time to go for the last long walkies. The dogs had a nice time, and so did we. The weather wasn't too bad, so that was a plus too.

I relaxed a bit more and then we went for the last short walkies. I saw that the parking that I usually call "mine" had become available, so I quickly got Skoosh there when we got back. I cuddled Arwen and gave her the snacks. Bed time for me...

I woke once for the loo, and then about an hour before my alarm was set to go off. I was still a bit tired, but I didn't feel like sleeping again for less than an hour. So I got up and I started my day/night.

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