Hi friends! Happy August! Only one month left of Winter for us in the Southern Hemisphere woooooo! I'm really excited for the weather to warm up. You may be wondering why I'm writing this post at the start of the month when I usually do monthly updates at the end of the month and don't worry, I'll still be doing that BUT a few things have happened that need some updates and I thought this was the best place to do so. So enjoy!
First a few housekeeping things!
And yes, I normally put this stuff in my weekly newsletter so please subscribe to that to get more exclusive content - but I think the stuff going on right now deserves to be read by everyone (whether people are interested in my blog or are just nosey is a different story though LOL). This week's newsletter is still going out, it's just a bit later than usual, so apologies for the delay.
My Freaky Friday Files series is currently taking a break - but there's plenty to read if you haven't kept up with them yet. You can read them "here". It will likely be back in a few weeks.
Mum's surgery went well and she's currently doing her recovery and I've just found out she's been discharged and sent home - so her recovery is around 4-6 weeks I believe. Bella (her cat) was very happy to see her but she is getting very old so I hope Bella still has a few years left in her yet.
An update on the toothache situation - I was able to get into the dentist earlier on Wednesday morning and turns out, the nerve is infected meaning I'm now currently going through a root canal treatment. I've had stage one and have to take a lot of painkillers and antibiotics. My next appointment is on the 14th August so hopefully I'm okay until then - and I am not allowed to eat chewy or hard foods so that really sucks (I just want my chippies). I'm paranoid about the temp filling coming out and it's kinda a grey colour so I think that's the temp filling - so far there's nothing to suggest it came out. Apparently, temp fillings can last two weeks as long as they're cared for correctly. YAY but also FML.
I went to the doctor this morning and my next blood test for iron levels won't be until after my root canal treatment is done as the doctor thinks it's likely going to come up as inflamed (but it sounds like they weren't too worried that I had stopped taking the iron altogether). Not being able to eat steak and things over the next few weeks may impact it though, we shall see.
Luke has next week off work and we're heading over to Rye to stay in an AirBnB with Benji Bear (it's dog friendly, has a doggy door and backyard) AND it has a giant spa bath. We are mainly going to just relax but I'm excited to have a bath again lol (our current house doesn't have a bath like our old rental did). I miss baths. We're planning on having a proper "relax" holiday where we can go do some walks, take some photos, and explore a little but not too much. I will be taking my camera and laptop too but because of that blogs and vlogs may be delayed a little again.
My latest vlog is "here" - please check it out if you can.
Luke has today off work as we had a few appointments on and we just went to kmart to get a few things. I needed some new swimming shorts, Epsom salts for the bath and a pot for one of my plants BUT I realised I can't plant it yet as we don't have any potting mix so will need to do a Bunnings trip sometime. I also ended up getting a new bath towel and robe and we had a bit of an ordeal in the carpark with another lady but I'll save that for another time (maybe the actual August life update one).
Anyway, let me know in the comments below how you guys are going and if you've got any plans for August 2024.
See you soon!
Much love,
Ash xoxo
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