Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

[NatureLover]

Oh no, how difficult re the broken cable in your neighbour's back yard! 

Thanks for your kind words. 

I'm at home today and it's sunny, which is motivating. 

I hope you feel OK today...

@Dimity 

[Dimity]

Hello @NatureLover . 

I've realised the broken cable isn't worth fixing. It would take weeks, it's the old legacy copper so could fail again elsewhere,  and frankly I can't face dealing with the unpleasant neighbour to arrange access. But I can't afford to upgrade to fibre as the ISP requires a new plan. I considered walking away from NBN altogether which I thought would be very isolating but after much despair found another ISP offers 5G home internet at a reasonable price. So I'll follow that up.  

Sorry to be verbose it's my woolly thinking. 

I'm having real trouble getting that routine going. And I've just realised this is the 3rd day in a row I've missed my walk. I've been caught up I guess. But if I'm not careful I'll lose the plot. 

It's midnight and I've just remembered I have to clean up before the home help comes mid morning. I'm scared of sleeping in so I'll have to do it now. 

[NatureLover]

Well done on solving your internet problems @Dimity ! I know how daunting it is.

When do you see the counsellor again? 

I felt for you, cleaning up after midnight. I hope it went well. 

Well, the new boss at work has quit. Effective immediately. Not a good day at work yesterday - too much was put on me. I went to bed at 6pm last night. 

I'm somehow going to have to stick up for myself. Without getting sacked. 

Thankfully I have 3 days at home now apart from popping to the shops, maybe tomorrow instead of my usual Friday errands. It depends on whether any books come in for me this afternoon at the library, then I'll go out today. 

Miserable weather all day today for me, but the rain is much needed. 

Hope it goes OK with the home help today and that you get the good, pleasant lady. 

[Dimity]

🫂 Hugs @NatureLover . 

In your work situation the Desiderata poem comes to mind. It's not necessarily religious. 

Desiderata: Original Text

This is the original text from the book where Desiderata was first published.

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

by Max Ehrmann ©1927

Unfortunately it's the other home help today. I wonder what she'll criticise today.

I hope there's some good reading in your library bundle today. 

I don't mind the rain. Just mindful its movement is giving some respite to NSW flooded areas.

Take care.