:bear_love: Ello sweet and lovely Friendos :purple_heart_sparkle: I is back! I had quite a day, with a little positive surprise. There could have been two surprises, but I missed one as I was on the loo! 😂 Don't know if that could have been a good surprise, as I know now that it would have positively triggered me. But maybe... Now we'll never know, as I missed "the chance". Yeah I don't like phone calls. But I just don't do them when on the loo. 😂 I'll write all about my day in my journal Toot in a bit. In a few minutes, it's mum's bday, so I am checking the time to send her a text and image at midnight. I made a simple AI image for her that I edited some. I'll share it here too, just because I can. But my Friday was mostly a good one. One minor thingie happened, when Arwen had another small seizure like moment. But she came out quickly and was her happy self again... It does worry me... 😔 So today, well, almost today, I'll be heading to Nijmegen to help mum. Her prezzie will be my "old phone" and after that, my "old watch", as soon I'll be getting new ones and my old ones I'll prepare to give to my mum. 😊 She still uses my old Samsung phone that I had before my S22 Ultra, I think it was the S9+? So soon, she'll get the S22u, when I get my new phone. 😇 Guess I'd best get to the seated bike and ride some while I'll write my journal Toot. 😉 Catch you all in a bit! 😁 :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney

Sharing a video from a wonderful vacation 3 years ago... Partially because I loved it there and I miss going there... Partially because I hope that altbot can help me with a decent description... 😊 A short video taken at the Tyrnauer Alm, near the Rote Wand, in Steiermark, Austria 🇦🇹 @Altbot can you please help me out here?

:bear_love: Ello sweet and lovely Friendos :purple_heart_sparkle: Guess who's back? Yesssss! :pixy_party: I am a bit earlier as I had a silly dream and woke up earlier. So I just started my day/night. 😊 Arwen did her things, got her meds, and the scale wasn't too bad! It could be better but it could also be worse... :ablobcatangel: Yesterday was a decent day. I did find out that the police I saw on my way to the gym, and on the way back, they were there due to a very bad accident. A young lad was hit by a probably speeding car, and he didn't survive :parrot_sad: so that was why they blocked off the street and had the tape everywhere... 😔 I do need to do chores today! I only let the dishwasher run, and I didn't even unload it. I still need to get the laundry down and folded too. And I didn't hoover. But I was just so tired... I did try to adjust the treadmill and, of course, I followed all the guides and things went from bad to worse and now I need to call the store and hope that they can help me through the phone. But, knowing my luck, I'll probably need a mechanic to come by. Meaning a longer wait and costs. So all fingers and toes crossed 🤞🏻 that they can assist me by phone. I still hate calling... But I want to be able to use the treadmill again. I ordered some new kibble for Arwen. Just a small pack, as she eats less of it now... Hopefully I can pick that up at 13 tomorrow. And then rush home so that we can go out for walkies with N&B. I need to make another call, for the mattress that I want to lend. I did send a follow-up message to the GP. I hope she'll see both in time, and be able to write me the referral I need for the insurance. I don't think she'll deny any of it. But it's always a "wait and see" if all goes well... I have insurance for this, so it should not need to cost me money (that I don't have anyway). Tuesday, I want to go to Cuijk earlier and visit the tire store. They helped me in the past, before they changed their location and name, and I hope that they can help Skoosh now. I will need to make an appointment for it, which is no problem. Hopefully they'll have a spot when I can go too, as things are getting closer to the surgery date now. I also sent a message to the hospital, asking about help and care after they dismiss me from the hospital. Mum can't do as much as she did 4 years ago, so I'll need other people to help me with my personal care, and with the house. I am not allowed to walk without crutches, so that also means that I can't do a lot of the cleaning things at home. Can't hoover when hanging on two crutches... 🤔 Hopefully the people at the hospital will be able to help me to arrange help after the surgery. I could always ask mum and maybe a neighbor. But there is this service for situations like this, so I'd prefer to use that, instead of bothering other people for it. (I'd prefer to do things on my own, but I'm not allowed. 😂) Anywhoooo... Let's see if I can get some exercises in. Some muscles are still sore of the exercises that I did at home last Saturday. Whoops... Catch you all in a bit, when I've written my journal Toot! :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney PS I re-used an older edited AI image that I made a while ago for one of my blogs...

:ablobcatblinkhyper: It might be one of those nights again... :ablobcatgoogly: I had a decent sleep, almost good even. I was able to sleep in my bed, to get a few hours in, and when I did wake up for the loo, I didn't need to head out because Arwen didn't need to go... Bliss... I got some exercise at the gym. Just a wee bit of simple cardio, as I didn't want to stay away to long... But I rode the bike and I walked one km on the mill. And, with SniffiVerse™ walkies, Arwen wanted a bigger walk. And now... My body says it needs some more relaxing. But, my brain is eagerly hoping for "things to do". So here I am, writing about "Pixy's Journey", while I have the telly on as well. My brain was a bit (a lot...acually) triggered that there was no free parking anymore. I could park in front of the house, but, soon, they'll want us to park in the designated spots. But... They haven't made enough spots to fit all the cars here. And I wonder when they will start on making more spots, especially when we're not allowed/able to park in front of the house anymore. I have no idea where I should be parking Skoosh then... It's a real pet peeve of me... I wanna park where I can see my car. And, I do prefer it to be close to my home. But I can't be the only one with these peeves?? :blobcatthinkingglare: I guess I'd best write some for my blog now. I don't have too many posts lined up at this moment, and with the surgery being only 20 sleeps away... I do want to keep writing some in advance, as I am very sure that it will be harder for me to write around my surgery date. I do have some posts scheduled. And next time I'll use the PC, I will see about writing a few more "Silent Sunday" posts, as they're running out, and they can easily be made in advance... I'll add the ones that are scheduled already as an image here. Hopefully, altbot can help me with it. I am working on a #FitIn2025 post for June 2nd, and of course on Tuesdays, I will share the Journal posts. 😊 Thursdays are my book or author quotes posting days. And, as I just mentioned the Silent Sundays, well , that name kinda gives away when they will be shared. :ablobcatangel: Well, let's see if I can work on my blog some more, now that my brain is so eager. If the writing doesn't help, then I will need to take a little pill to help me relax. It can be "helpful" when the brain is enthusiastic and eager to make things happen. But, it can also be exhausting, as sometimes, my body just needs rest, and it is not getting it when the brain keeps rushing onwards... :ablobcatgooglymlemjumping: Fankoos for joining me in my babbling session. I am still trying to add people to my second Friendica account. Friendica.world seems to be coming and going, but I am not sure if it will be reliable enough to be my preferred account there. So, for now, I will try to focus more on the trom site one. :ablobcatneon: I just wish I could "steal" all the Beige custom emojis and get them to Friendica as well... I do miss them when I am not on Beige... :bb: (guess that's also why I still prefer sharing my longer toots here, plus, I haven't added all my closest peeps on Trom just yet). Catch you all later folks!!! :darkmodeparrot: :pixy_party: 💜 🍀 🐾 #PixysJourney

:dogeparrot: SniffiVerse™ walkies Toot :annoyingdog: Ello frens and fans of Arwen :verified_paw: We're out and about :kirby_walk: again! It's 9°C and dry, so not too bad... I only rode the bike at the gym. Didn't even use the massage chair, as I didn't want to take too long. When I got home all was well. But the smell... 😔 I let Arwen out and then I changed clothes. I checked the rest of the "damages" of me sleeping too deep. The couch needed new plaids, Arwen's blanket and pillow from her crate needed a wash, and even the piggy needed a soak. So now, the washing machine is doing its work. I hope it won't disturb my neighbor... But yeah, the bits needed to be washed... I still need to clean some bits of the doors in the hallway, so I guess I'll do that once we're back from walkies. Arwen has a vet appointment tomorrow for her 4-weekly shot. I'll ask them about meds for her tummy as well. Can I afford it? Not really... But... If they have something that can help Arwen feel better... It's worth loads! I'll be making a shopping list for both mum and me for today. Mum will watch Arwen and I'll head to Germany. Mum wanted to do the shopping, but I need some heavy things, so I'll be going to get the bits and bops instead. It's easier for her to care for Arwen instead. Even though the few hours of sleep in my bed were very much needed, the price was high for Arwen and me... :parrot_sad: I really thought she was doing better. It looked like the poop was getting harder. She didn't need the loo that much anymore. But I guess I slept too long. I feel so guilty... I hope to work a bit on my blog tonight, as I need a bit of relaxing and all that. And I want to keep it up, so it doesn't become too stressful when I need go do it all at once, as it is a lot of work... I enjoy doing it though. But with the bad chair, it's a little less comfortable. Hopefully mum and I can visit Ikea soon to get a new chair. :ablobcatangel: Ah well... Friday, we only have the vet visit. So hopefully I can relax a bit then... I love my dog to bits and I'd do anything for her. But I do need to have some energy so that I can keep doing just that... 😊 Let's see if I can write a bit for my blog now. There's no moon yet, so I'll share another one of my chimpanzee snaps. It's almost the same as the last one I shared, but as I said, I didn't really take many shots... Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 that it will be a decent enough night for both Arwen and me... :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney

#Journal of a Dutch Pixy :pixy_party: (Wednesday 21/05/2025). Another night on the couch. Arwen didn't need me as much, so that was a plus. But still, I'll be glad when her tummy is better again. And I guess she'll feel better then as well, poor thing... I gave her the medication, let her out, and then I went to the scale. It wasn't too bad. I got dressed and took my own meds. After a little wait, I got Arwen her food and then I asked if she needed to go out again. Nope... So I went to the gym. I checked my social media and then I got to the seated bike. After a short ride, I went to the massage chair and then I got ready to head back home again. There were only a few spots to clean, probably where she'd been sleeping and then woke due to passing of wind with some extra. I took Arwen out and then I cleaned the few bits. Washed up, changed clothes, and had my brekky. Arwen and I went for a short walk and all went well. Arwen didn't like not being allowed off leash at certain places, but she got sniffs and did her things so that's good. I went upstairs and worked on my blog a bit. Then back down, and Arwen wanted to go out. So a quick loo stop, before we went to the couch together for some relaxing. After a few hours, we went out for walkies again. I made some food and then we went for a quick loo break. Then I headed back upstairs and rode the bike for a while. I got back down and shortly after, bestie called me on her way to work. But it was a short call, as she got a call she needed to take and then I didn't hear from her anymore... Arwen and I went for another walk and then it was time to head to Nijmegen. When we got there, I quickly went to Appie for some bread, and shortly after I got back, my friend came too and then we headed to the Zoo. We had a very nice time. I didn't take too many snaps this time. But at the Ocean, there was a very kind gentleman who told us a *lot* about the sharks and it was very interesting! I really enjoyed that. 😊 When the park got more busy, my friend and I headed back to Skoosh and then we drove to Nijmegen. She went back home and I took Arwen home as well. Mum said that Arwen did very well, so I was rather pleased with that news. We got back and I gave Arwen some food. Then, N texted that B wanted to go out. So, we went out. We had a nice walk and all went well. I relaxed on the couch a bit and then I let Arwen out once more. Then I made the couch and I fell asleep. I woke after an hour and took Arwen out. Then, an hour later, I woke with tears on my face, as my back had given out. 😢 So I asked Arwen if she wanted to go out before I had to go to bed. Nope... I heard her half an hour later, and asked if she wanted to go out. Nope. She went to the doggy bed in my bedroom. And I hoped that she would make some noise when she did need to go. But... I was so tired that I slept like a log until the alarm woke me up. And then, I smelled it... 😔 Arwen was on the couch, looking very sad. But the hallway was full of splatters, everywhere... I first took Arwen out. Then, when she was finally done, I started the cleaning job. First she got her meds. Then, the mats went to the garden. And then the tissues got the worst of it. Then the mop got the rest. My back and nose weren't too happy. But hey, I didn't get up for Arwen sooner... When all was mopped, I got my meds and changed clothes. The scale wasn't too kind but hey... I still need to change the couch blankets and clean the mats. But as I would be gone, and the couch was not bad at all, and the mats were outside... I just went to the gym to really start my day/night. 😊 :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney #WeirdFolks @weirdfolks group

:bear_love: Ello sweet and lovely Friendos :purple_heart_sparkle: I is back! I is a little later, as I had a big clean-up to do when I got up. It was my own fault, I know... And Arwen felt so bad about it... :parrot_sad: and so did I... What happened? Well... Arwen's tummy has been upset since Sunday. And yesterday it seemed like she was improving some. I let her out and went to the couch. We went out again. An hour later. But, after another hour, I woke up in such pains... Arwen didn't want to go out. And I *had* to go to bed, my back was killing me. I woke up crying so that's how bad it was. I asked Arwen if she needed out. Nope. I went to bed. Half an hour later I heard Arwen. So I wanted to take her out. Nope, she went to sleep in the bed next to mine. I was so tired that... I slept till the alarm! I had not heard Arwen, and I guess she didn't try to wake me (she never does, that's why I was on the couch for three nights). So she was on the couch looking all sad... And the smell was bad! The whole hallway was full of shitty :parrotpoop: bits *everywhere*. The two mats were so gross... First, I took her out. Then, I got my gloves and cleaning stuff. The mats went to the garden. I cleaned the worst bits with paper towels. Then I got the mop and cleaned the floor beat I could (my back still wasn't the best). The water went over the mats in the garden... Arwen didn't want to go out when I was done, so fingers crossed 🤞🏻 she will be OK while I'm at the gym. If not, then I hope she'll go back to the hallway... As that's easiest to clean at least... So yeah, I had a few hours of good sleep. And was rewarded with a shitty job... I thought Arwen was doing better, but I guess there was too much time between the outings. But when I offered, she refused... 😔 Usually, mum and I go to Germany on Thursday morning. But maybe I will go alone today, and mum will watch Arwen. Mum wanted to go, but I need some heavy things, so it may be best if I go and take her things as well then... It had been a good day, I had fun at the Zoo with my friend. Didn't take many snaps as I was too busy chatting. And it was more busy as we were a bit later, so I needed my spoons to keep calm in between the busy bits. I did get a few snaps of a chimpanzee with a young one. And of the two capibaras. So I'll share those here. Let's quickly get to my exercises, so Arwen doesn't need to wait too long for me to come back! Hope you're all doing well! :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney

:bear_nuzzle: Ello you lovely, sweet, and caring folks of the FediVerse :fedi: My mind has been in many different "states of mind" the last 10 days. It all worsened when the accident happened on my birthday. Mum and dad not doing well, fear over the biker, all these extra appointments that didn't allow me much time to recharge. Then, Arwen's health started strulling again. Which also meant that I was on "poop duty" :parrotpoop: I know it was/is worse for Arwen than it is for me. Poot gall... But, it meant less time for me, again. Less decent sleep. The couch isn't the best, after 12 years of loyal service (and it wasn't the most expensive one when we got it). But, that's what Arwen needed/needs at the moment, so that's what I had/have to do. But my mind wants to do so much. I want to work on getting better exercises in, to make my body stronger again, as I lost quite a bit of my build up health since the move... The surgery is getting closer and I still need to arrange several things before I can head to the hospital feeling confident about it. I keep saying that I'll do it soon. And then... Something happens and it gets pushed aside again. 😔 My brain wants me to write and keep writing. And, that's what I have been trying to do a bit. Both here (I had this long rambling Toot yesterday:

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). The blog writing has been lagging a bit, as Arwen and I walk shorter walks now, so I have less time to sit down and write. And when I finally do sit down to gather my thoughts, these days, Arwen will need to head out again, due to her tummy issues. So the only long things I have been writing so far, have been on this site. I wanted to write more on Friendica.world but the instance still has some issues. It seemed to be catching up a few days ago (again, sorry for all the boosting spam that got released then, though it wasn't in my control), but now, it's not showing me any latest posts, so I am now sure if things will get posted when I write them there, which is a bummer... So I guess I will post this long Toot and then start working on another blog post. I used to have many planned ahead and, with the surgery coming closer, it would be good to have some in advance for when I am in the hospital. As I don't know if I will be up to writing much when I am in there... :ablobcatangel: I want to thank you all for your support, for your kindness, for your caring :flying_hearts: I really appreciate all the love that's coming to me and Arwen from all of you :bear_love: Catch you all later folks!!! I'll share an older (edited) AI image that I made for my blog a while ago... Just because I want to re-use things that cost some bits to make them... 😊 Hopefully altbot can help me with the text. :squirtle_jam: I'll be back, you lovely lot! :terminator: :pixy_party: 💜 🍀 🐾 #PixysJourney

#Journal of a slightly shitty :parrotpoop: Dutch Pixy :pixy_party: (Monday, 19/05/2025). After a broken night on the couch, I got up several times before the alarm. Heck, I was up before the alarm... My body was sore, but I'm sure that Arwen was feeling even worse... I gave her the meds, and got to the scale and dressed. We went out for a short walkies, so she could do her things again. We waited a bit, while I cleaned up the couch so Arwen could use it again. After some time, I gave her some food. She was very happy about that. I asked if she needed to go out once more, before I got my bag and headed to the gym. I checked up on my socials, and then I rode the seated bike. Followed by a 15 minute walk on the treadmill. I squeezed in a massage in the chair before I got ready to head back home again. I asked Arwen if she wanted to head out, but she was happily snoozing, so I did my things. After brekky, we headed out for walkies. Arwen was rather happy and we had a nice walk. When we got back, I headed upstairs for a bit to work on my blog. I didn't do anything else, because I didn't want to be upstairs too long. I was so tired, that I tried to relax a bit on the couch. Some more outings for Arwen happened. My brain was doing the "I need extra meds today" thing again, so I wrote a bit here and there. Then, after another outing, I got ready to head to Oss. I wanted to visit the Toyota garage to get the light bulb replaced so that Skoosh would have proper lights again. They were rebuilding the showroom, so it was a bit messy. But, after half an hour, Skoosh was done, and I could take her home again. Seeing the time, I didn't visit the supermarket and just headed home. We went on walkies and Arwen was glad to see N&B. She got a few treats, but definitely not that many... But she was glad of the ones that she did get. When we got back, I got my bag and I walked to the supermarket for a few groceries. Funds were very low, thanks to the extra costs for Skoosh, so I just got a few things. Then I walked back and tried to relax a bit. Every now and then, Arwen would fart like crazy, and we needed to head out again. But, it seemed a little less frequent than the previous day. Still, needing to clean the brown butt every time... That wasn't my idea of a good time. I tried to relax in between. And, after another walk, I slowly dozed off for a short while. Until Arwen told me she needed to go out. Heck, she even made a sound this time! It was just before our usual walkies time with N&B, so while Arwen was doing her things, I texted N. They came out and we had a nice walk together. I wanted to relax a bit, but Arwen needed to go out a few times again. Then, we got ready to head to bed. Well, to the couch for me... I woke three times for Arwen and then shortly before my alarm was set to go off. So I did get a bit more sleep, but my body still felt rather broken. I gave Arwen her meds, got to the scale, got dressed, and headed out with Arwen again. Ready to start my day/night. :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney #WeirdFolks @weirdfolks group

:ablobcatblinkhyper: there are moments when I wonder if I should take my extra meds for my busy brain. I want to take a pill to help me concentrate a bit better. But part of me is a bit weird about needing that extra pill. I already have the ADHD meds and I don't want to need more pills, besides these, my painkillers, and my supplements. But, on the other hand, these meds do help me. I got them from the GP to support me when I need it. And I would be silly not to use that when I can. Right? But, when my brain goes like this, it's when I actually *know* that I *need* to take that one little extra pill.... :ablobcatgoogly: I need to drive to the garage in about 1½ hours, to get the headlight of Skoosh replaced. Just the bulb this time. Still, I hope it won't be too expensive, or I will need to use my savings a bit. Some expenses just got taken out of my account this morning. Last time I needed a new bulb, about 1½ years ago (at another garage), it was about €30. So hopefully, the prices haven't gotten too crazy just yet... I wish I could replace them myself. But, with my hands, and my insecurity when it comes to things like this, yeah... I will end up needing to spend more money when I try it myself first... On the way back, I need some groceries. Depending on the light bulb costs, I may need to use my creditcard, as my funds are low. I was/am still soooooo grateful :flying_hearts: for your support with Arwen's pills the other day. I was able to afford them, and (hopefully) still be able to get Skoosh working as she should. I drive a lot at night, so I don't want to drive around too long with just one of the headlights working. I know the LEDs will be dimmed, so there will be some light from that side. But yeah... Guess that's a bit of my "autistic rule following", that I want to fix the light ASAP... I should get money in my account again tomorrow, but I don't want to wait. I couldn't get the light fixed this Friday, and the workplaces are usually closed over the weekend, so today is the day I *need* to get it fixed... (see how my brain is rambling at this time??? I didn't put up the warning for nothing... :winking: ) Arwen seems to be doing a bit better again... I gave her some foods again, as she was getting a bit wobbly on her paws. We still need to go out every now and then, mostly after a devastating fart has passed... But, yesterday, we went out at least once or twice every hour. Tonight, since I got up around 22, she's been out 4 times. So that's once in about every 2 hours. Which is a huge improvement. I washed her bum, as it was getting a bit icky, even with me trying to use the baby wipes after every loo visit. But the bum was still a bit sore, so it's not all proper yet. But, it's a *lot* better than it was before. Which, hopefully, also helps her feel better as well. So yeah, some relaxing now. Then a short walk when Arwen wants it and/or before I have to leave the house for the garage and groceries. After that... I *really* hope that I will be able to relax a bit. Maybe with some telly or some gaming. But yeah, I know I also need to get some exercises in. My arms are sore from the gardening this weekend. But that means that I need to do my exercises to support the muscles more properly. Sleeping, on and off again, on the couch didn't help my body to feel any better either... Anywhoooooo..... Busy brain! :ablobcatneon: Busy Pixy... And, hopefully, if and when all could go well, some relaxing after the chores are done... 🤞🏻 Well, let's write a bit for my blog now, while my brain is so active and all that. Owow, Arwen is passing some smells again, we may need to go out in a bit again... :ablobcatangel: Sorry for all the babbling... Hopefully altbot can help me with the image, as it's a bit hard to focus properly to do this (AI) image justice. It's an older image that I edited for a blog. So, I'm re-using it now. As I often try to do. It's a lovely image, so yeah... :kirby_prideheart: Catch you all later lovely folks! And, if you made it all this way down... Thank you for caring! :pixy_party: 🍀 💜 🐾 #PixysJourney