Had lunch with my nephew, his partner and their five month old baby. As my great niece started to get tired I was able to confirm she has inherited the family frown. Pretty sure I give exactly the same “not amused / are you serious” look in meetings.

My niece (22) is visiting and this morning the plan is to head out for coffee then a bit of shopping. “I’ll be up early” was the comment as she went to bed.

It’s 8am and she is at original alarm plus three snoozes so far. I anticipated this and have already had a coffee.

Parked for 43mins on Wickham Tce in Brisbane, which cost me $4.23. Fast approaching the exorbitant prices the parking garages around here charge. If it’s going to be about the same cost I may as well start using the off street parking.

Them: You’re over-thinking it and making it complicated

Me: You asked me to consider all the issues

Them: Write up a simple option so we can use it as the response

Me: Can you send an email saying you note the issues but don’t want them included

Them:

Me:

Them: Fine, include some of the issues

Eight years ago I collected Ms Ali from a local cat rescue and brought her home. She promptly made herself at home and decided my lap or alongside my legs was her favourite place to sit and it remains so. It’s taken most of those eight years for her to grow into her big ears. 🐱🐈

A black and white 1yr old tuxedo cat called Ali sitting in a man’s lap. He’s wearing black shorts and white T-shirt. She has big wide green eyes, long whiskers and ears that look too big for her. A black and white 9 yr old tuxedo cat called Ali is sitting in the classic cat loaf on top of a big black box. She has big green eyes looking at the camera.

As I get older I increasingly understand why my grandmother used to have a little nap around 2pm most days.

Being helpful quota has been exceeded. Try again next week.

An enamel badge pinned on a cream coloured jacket. The badge is a black cat with big open eyes sitting behind the words - NOPE not today

Public holiday so a morning walk instead of an afternoon one. Admittedly to have a coffee and an Ekka (strawberry and cream) muffin.

Offset by the 40min walk there and back I tell myself.

All things in balance I tell myself.

A table in a cafe with a muffin in baking paper wrap in the front of the photo. A large smear of creamy icing with sliced strawberry on top. Behind is a latte in a glass. In the background is the counter and cabinet with treats.

I’m early to lunch so ordered an old fashioned and pulled the notebook out. I always carry a field notes size with me ready to jot things down.

It’s great for helping to process thoughts and get them out of my head.

I can revisit later rather than have them crashing and bouncing around in there.

🚌 Getting the 50c uber to lunch with a friend.