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Oh that really sucks about your back @utopia - pinched nerves are so painful and can affect so much more than just your back 
Hope the physio helps - I did hydrotherapy for mine and that really helped but if I remember correctly you only have an outdoor pool in your area so it would be more like an ice bath at this time of year 
Toby and Cat are well. My little buddy is still my shadow and Cat still swipes at him when she gets annoyed with him ...he doesn't help that he is super jealous and doesn't like me giving Cat attention lol Off to my sister's for lunch tomorrow and will take Toby so Cat can have some time alone in the house 
School is still going well - have some of the kids wrapped around my finger - and I have a soft spot for some of the 'naughtier' kids (but that wouldn't surprise you I'm sure). I am worried what will happen at the end of this term as I do not want to leave this school but I may not have any choice ...and who knows where I will be or what I will be asked to do, I love the staff and kids where I am so it will be very hard to have to leave ...but there is also nothing I can do if I have to
Haven't been doing any of my art for sometime - too tired when I get home and weekends are generally catching up on rest/sleep - haven't been sleeping well again despite increasing my night meds again. Very much hoping that will even out of the next couple of weeks.
It really sucks that the depression has been hanging around so long my beautiful cocky friend. Have been feeling like mine is coming back this week too but think I may have got past the worst of it for now. There is that continued lack of motivation to do anything other than work - and some days that is a real struggle. I do think work has had a positive impact on me though so can imagine that you not having anything to do is totally affecting your moods.
How is you son going? Is he still working and still have his girlfriend?
It is wonderful to hear your son is doing so well @utopia He certainly has taken on a lot but if he is coping with it all then that is great.
Lunch at my sister's was lovely. She made a beautiful roast lamb that fell apart like butter when you ate it. She really is a great cook. All the sides that went with it were done so well also ...and had some of my favourites so I was extremely happy. My Mum wasn't well but dragged herself there. We would have happily taken lunch to her but she insisted on coming down. Both her and Dad looked super tired so I actually wished they had stayed at home and we had gone to them.
I hope this knew psychologist you are seeing you click with and it is beneficial for you. I only see my psych every few months now - no point going if I dont have anything to talk about as most of that is done with my pdoc ...but it is good to still see her occasionally and know I have that support there if I do need it.
Colouring in is good to stay distracted and get your mind off other things for a little while. It can also be really enjoyable when you get into it.
I was only given 2 terms at this present school - which mega sucks. I love everyone I work with and they are so supportive that it will be really sad if I have to leave. I am still very much hoping that I can stay but that is in the hands of the department. I will start making enquiries closer to the end of term - hoping that it is all sorted before the next holidays so I both can have a good break and also can get organised for wherever I will be next term. I know that everyone at the present school wants me to stay but sadly that will not carry much weight - it is all about money when it comes down to it and where positions are available.
Hope you have had a reasonable day - I had a lovely day at school today - one of those days that actually make me realise that I can still do the job and moreso enjoy the work - have to hold onto those days when they come.
Hope to catch you later my beautiful cocky friend - have very much missed our catch ups and conversations. Love and hugs Hon 
