This throat thing is really pissing me off. I had yet another night of little sleep. I was asleep by midnight, awake roughly around 1:30 AM and I probably didn't get back to sleep again until near 6 AM before waking around 9 AM.
I have a splitting headache, my eyes are sore and I'm feeling really lethargic. I feel like I've not actually started a new year yet, so I still have to get into my weight loss plan when I feel better again (and I always get lazy/de-motivated when ill).
There are two cats making an unholy noise outside. It instantly brought back memories of the brief period of time that I was sleeping with FBS. It was around this time of year - mid-December through to the end of January, if I remember correctly.
But I think this was the first time. We'd shared a bed a few times, but always semi-clothed and nothing happened, even if we'd been kissing and gotten handsy on the sofa.
Her cats were making a noise not dissimilar to what I'm currently hearing. I mentioned it to FBS.
"They're horny" she explained.
"I know the feeling"
And not that long after, we were both naked and enjoying some foreplay.
So, yeah, cats, I know the feeling.
I'm still in bed, I'm not going into work today and this throat infection and cough, whatever it is, is annoying me. I was planning on going back to work tomorrow, but I really can't be arsed and chances are, I'm not going to sleep well tonight. I've not slept well at all this week.
I need to get out of bed, showered and possibly pop to the shops. I need some medicine for the throat thing and possible a birthday card for KfW2. I've been pondering the card thing for a few days. I can't get her out for her birthday. I'm still waiting to take her out for last year's, and she doesn't do anything for mine any more. Back in the day, I could have gotten her out for drinks, I'd get a card, she might pop into the house with the kids and a small cake. But for the past few years, bar a text message, nothing.
But I know that I'll do it anyway, cos she's my friend. And I'm a sucker for a pretty face, as USHW has told me in the past.
I've taken the day off work. It remains to be seen if this will be a sick day or a PTO day. I didn't get any sleep again last night due to this illness. it's not the illness that's the problem - that's "just" a sore throat and a cough. I'm useless with a lack of sleep and that can often mean sore eyes (when using screens) and a splitting headache.
In all likelihood, it'll probably be a sick day or two and I'll not go back to work until the end of the week.
My sleep over the past few nights has been appalling. I've not gotten a lot of good quality sleep. if that happens again tonight, I'll have to consider taking a day off work because I can hardly keep my eyes open and I have a splitting headache probably due to fatigue.
However, I can recall a couple of dreams, both of which featured something in common - they took place somewhere foreign, how and sunny. At least one dream was extremely sexual - I'd booked a villa somewhere nice and I spent a week with a companion swimming in the pool, relaxing and pretty much having sex in, on and over everything. my companion was known to me, but I can't remember who. FBS, maybe? USHW? I genuinely can't remember.
But with the weather being miserable at the moment, going somewhere hot and sunny would be bliss right now.
G sent an email last night. He's thinking about coming home in two weeks. Was I available on the Saturday, either afternoon or evening, to meet up? I certainly am!
There's also a potential night out with The Crowd, but no-one's said anything so far.
Not that I'm complaining at the moment. I have a lurgy right now - a sore throat - and am feeling really, really low energy and sorry for myself. I didn't sleep a wink last night, so that's added a splitting headache to the mix and I am not a good patient.
Browsing my Facebook memories this morning and there are photos of me, MF, GB and GM in CB Pub on NYE. It was the night where I last saw CB in the flesh (I think), where GM pulled (or rather was pulled) and where I might have ended someone's relationship.
Long story short, because I'm sure I'll have blogged about this before, but this cute redhead sat beside me, chatted about her perfect boyfriend "except..." and when I suggested that she might want to say these things to her boyfriend, it apparently all ended in a huge fight and the boyfriend leaving in a taxi.
I didn't see this last part myself, but MF's boyfriend at the time had mentioned it after he came back from having a smoke outside.
But looking at the pictures again, and the cute redhead gives off serious Felicia Day vibes.
Happy New Year everyone.
This is a scheduled post. I may be drunk, I may be in bed already, I don't know. I'm just hoping that 2025 is much better than the past few years have been, but I can't say I'm optimistic. I'm just tired.
But here are some attractive women to brighten my day when I sober/wake up and read back.
Unlike a lot of people, I always liked going out on New Year's Eve. There is, in my opinion, a different vibe to any other night out and people seem more willing to just talk to strangers. Whether that's just me or a more common thing, I don't know.
Not tonight though. People are ill, the weather's awful and I think I'm fighting off something - I can feel it in my throat.
This year, my Christmas socialising has been a washout. KfW2 has been quiet, The Crowd are ill and I'm back in work in 2 days time. I am disappointed that I've not met KfW2, but that's been a problem for the past year. Perhaps even longer, if I am being honest.
I have enjoyed the holidays, I do feel somewhat recharged (ask me again on Thursday afternoon, though), but next year is not promising to be any easier. I need to knuckle down and get some house stuff done and I need to lose a lot of weight. I'll find out how much when I step on my new scales at the weekend.
A little over 16 months ago, AM promised to arrange a night out with a group of friends that included QC1 and another of her university friends. Why the third woman needed to be present is a mystery because she doesn't live anywhere near close and only comes home a few times per year.
Suffice to say, I've not heard anything from AM since then.
Imagine my surprise when the third woman posted on Facebook that she was out for lunch with AM and QC1 (and possibly all significant others).
It still saddens me that my contact, and relationship, with AM just effectively ceased once I stopped making the effort.
I'd like to say that I enjoyed the party last night, but I can't say I did. That's all on me, though, and nothing to do with my sis and brother-in-law as hosts. I just felt out of place, and really lonely.
I spent most of my evening there talking to the younger guests, but once they left, I had no real desire to stay. I ordered a taxi and left, somewhat anonymously as my sister and brother-in-law were talking to other guests who were leaving and my attempts to get their attention were fruitless.
It reminded me of a work Xmas party a few years ago that I left early because I was felling in a similar way.
I am knackered today. Lack of sleep, just worn down by Xmas (even though it was quiet this year) and a stiff neck into the bargain.
Today will be a sofa and TV day.
