Two very damp currawongs using the undercover part of my balcony to shelter and dry themselves off. The Cat is doing the bug eyed chattering noise she launches into when she sees a bird nearby.🐦🐱

⛈️ Listening to hail ping off the buildings as a nasty black and green sky goes over. Strong window has blown over three pots but I’m not going out there to rescue them.

🍝 Walking home and made a random decision to treat myself to an early dinner at one of my favourite Italian restaurants because I can. I’m a regular and Stefan at the front door found me a seat at the bar.

🎶 Afternoon outing to the Cinematic performance by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Starting with the only thing it can - the main title from Star Wars then straight into the shark theme from Jaws.

I’ve started doing nine day fortnights as a trial until the end of the year. I have to say, this might become permanent in 2026.

I’ve done all my chores and the home stuff I’d usually do on a Saturday or Sunday; leaving the weekend free to relax.

Checked my emails while having coffee on the way to work and rolled my eyes at the latest instalment in an ongoing demonstration of denial by someone.

Rather apt “Land of Make Believe” by Bucks Fizz was then playing as I drove into the work carpark.

The Cat is very displeased at being scooped up and put in a cat carrier when she thought she was about to be fed.

This displeasure is being vocalised to the entire neighbourhood like a criminal loudly proclaiming their innocence from behind bars.

I assume this will continue all the way to the vet.

Being from Australia I’m a firm believer in Halloween being imported US nonsense. However, I don’t do bah humbug at work and go along with whatever is planned.

My contribution will be these two meerkats on my desk thanks to the Aldi aisle of dreams (special buys) this weekend. 🎃

Two plaster models of meerkats, about 20cm in height. The one on the left is wearing a pumpkin like a barrel, with the cut off top as a hat. The one on the right has a purple witches hat and cloak and is standing behind a black cauldron they’re stirring with a big ladle.

🎼 Queensland Symphony tonight. A mix of Dukas, Franck and Ravel. Looking forward to the Sorcerer’s Apprentice!

🎤 Karaoke and wine on a Thursday night. A school night! I may regret this tomorrow.