Notices by Charlotte Walker (purplepadma@beige.party), page 2

@kevie Apparently not unless you are involved in a “fender bender”, the assumption seems to be that elevated insurance costs would act as some kind of deterrent. But having worked in the courts service in the UK I know just how willing people are to drive without insurance

A fun fact about Barbados we were told today is that there is absolutely no drink drive limit. If the police find you swerving all over the road, the worst that will happen is they take you to the police station to sober up and give you your keys back in the morning. You actually have to kill someone and face a vehicular manslaughter charge to be prosecuted. Wild

Morning/afternoon! I did not sleep well but I feel calmer. Beautiful blue skies and tropical foliage outside our window and the sound of unfamiliar birds drifting in. Time to go in search of breakfast 🍳

Good morning, another really rough night and so much to do this morning getting ready for the housesittser and finishing off packing. I’ve just made some lists and - argh! So many tasks! Must remember to breathe

My cat will play with literally anything as long as it’s not a cat toy

So I know some people who used to be diagnosed with either bipolar or BPD but found out they actually had ADHD or were autistic and had been misdiagnosed. I’m currently reading a book about ADHD (by a psychiatrist who specialises in the condition and has it himself) and I’m going “hmmmm!” big time. I’m genuinely starting to wonder if there might be a better explanation for my life’s struggles.

I did a basic ADHD screening last time I was under the community mental health team and it strongly indicated that I should be assessed. I was then informed that the waiting list for assessment is *7 years* in Wales. (No, English people, we don’t have Right to Choose here, thank you for asking.)

If Tom gets a job - which is quite a big if as no one seems to be hiring contract staff in his field right now - we may be able to afford a private assessment. From what I can see it could be anything up to £1000 depending on who you see.

I feel like I’m rambling on here…

I’m getting The Stare. The Stare means she wants her tea. Teatime isn’t for an hour, will I crack? #Cats

I got up and came downstairs and went to make some toast, but Tom said, “Shall we have some porridge??” as if doing so would be the naughtiest thing one could do on a weekend morning. What he meant of course was, “Please will you make me some porridge as I’m not sure how.” I don’t really know how to work the washing machine, so it evens out. We play to our strengths.

@Fragglemuppet I know this intellectually but struggle to out it into practice

Morning! Another busy day but I absolutely must make time to at least go for a power walk today. Last night I was overtired and anxious and I realised I have been so hyper focused on work I’ve neglected the basics like fresh air and exercise. Need to put that right. Have a fab Friday!

On the evening of 29th January 2005, I almost got off my train to London and went home because I couldn’t face yet another awkward first date with someone from a dating site. I decided it would be rude to bail, so I stayed on the train then made my way to the agreed rendezvous point (Waterstones Piccadilly).

That date was not awkward, in fact I wanted it to last forever. “Who’s put that twinkle in your eye?” my colleagues asked on Monday. 20 years later, my eye is still twinkling and we’re preparing for our 10th wedding anniversary this summer. I think I might keep him around for another 20 years.

I slept through the night!! (Drugs again, I haven’t found a magic solution I’m afraid.) I feel so very much better and positive about the day. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

I promised to make onion gravy from scratch, so I’d better get started

Mutual aid klaxon! 🔈

We’re 45% of our target to get Alix, a Mad, disabled, neurodivergent lesbian struggling to pay her rent, a secondhand mobility scooter.

Are you able to donate? If not, no worries, please share! Thanks in advance

https://gofund.me/24e2010c

Thanks to new donations from 2 generous MastoPals my fundraiser for my friend Alix stands at 49% as of this evening, I’m thrilled. She struggles to feel deserving of good things, so she didn’t think anyone would donate, I’m so happy that she’s been proved wrong

OK so I didn’t run today, but I’m not going to beat myself up because I had so little sleep that I was in really poor physical and mental shape. And I did submit a PhD application. So overall I’ve done all right

Honestly, today’s the first time that Mastodon has felt like Twitter used to. I don’t like it, and I don’t like the idea that if I want to avoid being jumped on I should keep my opinions to myself

For the love of God, all you did was switch social media platforms. You are not a “refugee”

So what should we be watching? We seem to be struggling to find anything good in TV although we have Apple TV+, Sky, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+ and Paramount+

Mutual aid request! Please consider helping my friend Alix raise funds to purchase a mobility scooter. She does so much for others but struggles every day with her multiple painful disabilities gofund.me/cb1e407c It would be great if you could share this with your networks. Thank you!