Cat
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Current obsessions: Stephen King, Baldur's Gate 3, bass guitar, raisin toast. Nursing student. Eternal optimist.
So we just had the cops round because a guy stabbed a kitchen knife through our front door screen and threatened to come back and feed my partner his balls. We also think he kicked our dog.
We're ok? But I'm not ok.
We're ok? But I'm not ok.
April 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
So we just had the cops round because a guy stabbed a kitchen knife through our front door screen and threatened to come back and feed my partner his balls. We also think he kicked our dog.
We're ok? But I'm not ok.
We're ok? But I'm not ok.
An update of sorts.
March/April update
So. My grand plans for March veered quite some way off track. A lot of this was down to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Not the direct effects of the cyclone, which turned out to be a bit of…
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April 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
An update of sorts.
Re-watching Slow Horses atm (by which I mean it's on in the background as I clean).
Is it just me, or does the soundtrack lean heavily on Erik Satie's Gnossienes? I keep hearing those intervals and Satie starts playing in my head.
Is it just me, or does the soundtrack lean heavily on Erik Satie's Gnossienes? I keep hearing those intervals and Satie starts playing in my head.
April 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Re-watching Slow Horses atm (by which I mean it's on in the background as I clean).
Is it just me, or does the soundtrack lean heavily on Erik Satie's Gnossienes? I keep hearing those intervals and Satie starts playing in my head.
Is it just me, or does the soundtrack lean heavily on Erik Satie's Gnossienes? I keep hearing those intervals and Satie starts playing in my head.
I did my first chamber orchestra concert in approximately 25 years today.
It was good, I'm going to do it again.
Also: my goal for this year was to play 2 out of 4 concerts. One down means I'm halfway there 😃
It was good, I'm going to do it again.
Also: my goal for this year was to play 2 out of 4 concerts. One down means I'm halfway there 😃
March 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I did my first chamber orchestra concert in approximately 25 years today.
It was good, I'm going to do it again.
Also: my goal for this year was to play 2 out of 4 concerts. One down means I'm halfway there 😃
It was good, I'm going to do it again.
Also: my goal for this year was to play 2 out of 4 concerts. One down means I'm halfway there 😃
I have an assignment due on Friday, one week from now.
It is two-thirds complete, and I'm knocking off for the day.
I just want to note that here, because this is likely to be the most together I am all semester 😂
It is two-thirds complete, and I'm knocking off for the day.
I just want to note that here, because this is likely to be the most together I am all semester 😂
March 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I have an assignment due on Friday, one week from now.
It is two-thirds complete, and I'm knocking off for the day.
I just want to note that here, because this is likely to be the most together I am all semester 😂
It is two-thirds complete, and I'm knocking off for the day.
I just want to note that here, because this is likely to be the most together I am all semester 😂
I just ate an egg yolk (I cooked it first).
Turns out, when I have a recipe that calls for one egg yolk, I won't even blink at sending the leftover white down the kitchen sink.
But a recipe that calls for one egg white? That yolk is gold and it's going nowhere - except in my face.
Turns out, when I have a recipe that calls for one egg yolk, I won't even blink at sending the leftover white down the kitchen sink.
But a recipe that calls for one egg white? That yolk is gold and it's going nowhere - except in my face.
March 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I just ate an egg yolk (I cooked it first).
Turns out, when I have a recipe that calls for one egg yolk, I won't even blink at sending the leftover white down the kitchen sink.
But a recipe that calls for one egg white? That yolk is gold and it's going nowhere - except in my face.
Turns out, when I have a recipe that calls for one egg yolk, I won't even blink at sending the leftover white down the kitchen sink.
But a recipe that calls for one egg white? That yolk is gold and it's going nowhere - except in my face.
👎🏻 Ready to go to bed at 0830 after a night shift: neighbour starts playing 🎸 riffs REALLY REALLY LOUD
👍🏻 Ear plugs + rain sounds turned up full volume on my phone = a solid eight hours sleep. I don't think I've ever slept that long post-night shift in this history of ever.
👍🏻 Ear plugs + rain sounds turned up full volume on my phone = a solid eight hours sleep. I don't think I've ever slept that long post-night shift in this history of ever.
March 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
👎🏻 Ready to go to bed at 0830 after a night shift: neighbour starts playing 🎸 riffs REALLY REALLY LOUD
👍🏻 Ear plugs + rain sounds turned up full volume on my phone = a solid eight hours sleep. I don't think I've ever slept that long post-night shift in this history of ever.
👍🏻 Ear plugs + rain sounds turned up full volume on my phone = a solid eight hours sleep. I don't think I've ever slept that long post-night shift in this history of ever.
Work this week: overheard a physio working with a patient in the hallway. In his Irish accent he said, "You didn't come in here walking like John Wayne, we're not going to send you home that way." 😂
March 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Work this week: overheard a physio working with a patient in the hallway. In his Irish accent he said, "You didn't come in here walking like John Wayne, we're not going to send you home that way." 😂
When I see stories about violence on suburban passenger trains I wonder which of the involved parties was playing shit on their phone speakers
March 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
When I see stories about violence on suburban passenger trains I wonder which of the involved parties was playing shit on their phone speakers
If this isn't a perfect Saturday morning, it's pretty close
(Not pictured: coffee, birdsong)
(Not pictured: coffee, birdsong)
February 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If this isn't a perfect Saturday morning, it's pretty close
(Not pictured: coffee, birdsong)
(Not pictured: coffee, birdsong)
It's been a long time since I've dealt with the crusty stage of a healing tattoo.
MUST. NOT. PICK.
MUST. NOT. PICK.
February 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It's been a long time since I've dealt with the crusty stage of a healing tattoo.
MUST. NOT. PICK.
MUST. NOT. PICK.
I start my new job today as a student nurse. It's a step up from the job I've been doing (nursing assistant).
I'm contracted to this role for about a year until I finish my related nursing degree and graduate. I can't wait to start (about two hours from now!)
#nursing #nursingstudent #studentnurse
I'm contracted to this role for about a year until I finish my related nursing degree and graduate. I can't wait to start (about two hours from now!)
#nursing #nursingstudent #studentnurse
February 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I start my new job today as a student nurse. It's a step up from the job I've been doing (nursing assistant).
I'm contracted to this role for about a year until I finish my related nursing degree and graduate. I can't wait to start (about two hours from now!)
#nursing #nursingstudent #studentnurse
I'm contracted to this role for about a year until I finish my related nursing degree and graduate. I can't wait to start (about two hours from now!)
#nursing #nursingstudent #studentnurse
It always feels like a good omen when locker number #13 is available when I start my shift
January 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It always feels like a good omen when locker number #13 is available when I start my shift
Reposted by Cat
Nice people are struggling over the revelations on Gaiman, and something I keep hearing is, 'His work had a big influence on how I shaped my own identity.' So here's something to remember:
You did that. He didn't do it for you. 1/
You did that. He didn't do it for you. 1/
January 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Nice people are struggling over the revelations on Gaiman, and something I keep hearing is, 'His work had a big influence on how I shaped my own identity.' So here's something to remember:
You did that. He didn't do it for you. 1/
You did that. He didn't do it for you. 1/
Did my first beginner ballet class yesterday and everything hurts today. Decided to fix that with a jog.
Anyway if this all seems weird to you, don't worry, it seems weird to me too. I'm just gonna roll with it.
Anyway if this all seems weird to you, don't worry, it seems weird to me too. I'm just gonna roll with it.
April 21, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Did my first beginner ballet class yesterday and everything hurts today. Decided to fix that with a jog.
Anyway if this all seems weird to you, don't worry, it seems weird to me too. I'm just gonna roll with it.
Anyway if this all seems weird to you, don't worry, it seems weird to me too. I'm just gonna roll with it.
This afternoon at the supermarket a lady thanked me for my nice manners and honestly I'm stoked
March 23, 2024 at 6:58 AM
This afternoon at the supermarket a lady thanked me for my nice manners and honestly I'm stoked
A woman wearing headphones just sat down on the bench beside me at the train station and farted audibly 😂
Made my morning.
Made my morning.
February 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
A woman wearing headphones just sat down on the bench beside me at the train station and farted audibly 😂
Made my morning.
Made my morning.
Reposted by Cat
"The rich stole all your shit. Don't give em your empathy too"
Seen in London, Ontario
Seen in London, Ontario
January 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
"The rich stole all your shit. Don't give em your empathy too"
Seen in London, Ontario
Seen in London, Ontario
I have a few goals for this year.
One is to run for 30 continuous minutes.
Yesterday I did 10 continuous, 19 total.
Super slow - basically jogging at walking pace, 5.5kph. I figure once I can do 30 slow minutes, I can start picking up the pace, then aim for 5km distance.
Feels good already.
One is to run for 30 continuous minutes.
Yesterday I did 10 continuous, 19 total.
Super slow - basically jogging at walking pace, 5.5kph. I figure once I can do 30 slow minutes, I can start picking up the pace, then aim for 5km distance.
Feels good already.
January 16, 2024 at 8:02 PM
I have a few goals for this year.
One is to run for 30 continuous minutes.
Yesterday I did 10 continuous, 19 total.
Super slow - basically jogging at walking pace, 5.5kph. I figure once I can do 30 slow minutes, I can start picking up the pace, then aim for 5km distance.
Feels good already.
One is to run for 30 continuous minutes.
Yesterday I did 10 continuous, 19 total.
Super slow - basically jogging at walking pace, 5.5kph. I figure once I can do 30 slow minutes, I can start picking up the pace, then aim for 5km distance.
Feels good already.