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I took a week off from work. Honestly, I really needed it. It's been nice to do whatever I wanted. So... here's what I did this week!
Monday and Tuesday: I took a 2-day first aid course! I've never done any kind of first aid training, and have wanted to for years; it's been consistently on my resolutions list for like a decade. Previous job kept saying they'd pay for it and then pulling out of the deal before anything was formalized. Anyway, I decided to Just Do It. Very glad I did! I learned some super interesting things! Hopefully will never have to use any of it, but ya never know. :V
Wednesday: I took care of some Obnoxious Adult Tasks, following up on that thing I had to deal with last month when I had to get up at 5:45 AM to phone a call centre before work*. Since I didn't have to go to work, I didn't have to get up at ass o'clock to do this followup call! :V I also did some reading, had coffee with my parents, went for a massage, and cooked some curry.
Thursday: Tried out a new cake recipe - this one my mom found on youtube: Italian Lemon Cream Cake. I was originally supposed to make it for her birthday, but it was too hot to use the oven that week. Anyway, the recipe is all right. Mom really loved it, but I think it needs a few tweaks. Going to use either full-fat Greek yogourt or sour cream next time; the cake part needs some zest and possibly 4 tbsp lemon juice rather than 3; and the pan that I use will require 40-45 minutes in the oven. It's a nice recipe overall though, and I'm glad I gave it a try.
Friday: Took care of a few chores, then went down by the river to do some plein air painting. Had a good time! Not so sure about what I painted, but eh, I'm still figuring it out. (The techniques I was trying this time were probably better for acrylic tbh). Saw some birds and some chipmunks, got a sunburn, enjoyed chilling out and doing nothing much. Picked up some stuff at the library while I was at it, since that was nearby. Aaand watched a movie in the evening. (Film was The Woman in the Yard. The trailer was interesting but the movie was not. It was solidly meh.)
Saturday (Today): Did some chores. Intended to meet up with someone for coffee, but they cancelled on me, so instead I went home and worked on my IIBB fic. I'm like 1/3rd of the way through the line edits now, and feeling very so-so about this story, but at least it's getting done. In the evening, chilled out with some wine and watched C'è ancora domani|There's Still Tomorrow, which was an interesting and somewhat artsy film set in postwar Italy; it didn't feel heavy even though it was exploring some heavy themes such as sexism and domestic abuse (and probably also some historical issues that I would need more context for - politics were very present in the background). I'm still digesting it. Beautifully shot movie btw, worth a look if you enjoy cinematography.
I've been having a very good time doing really nothing much. I truly wish I did not have to go back to work on Monday, but. Well. It is what it is. :V
Monday and Tuesday: I took a 2-day first aid course! I've never done any kind of first aid training, and have wanted to for years; it's been consistently on my resolutions list for like a decade. Previous job kept saying they'd pay for it and then pulling out of the deal before anything was formalized. Anyway, I decided to Just Do It. Very glad I did! I learned some super interesting things! Hopefully will never have to use any of it, but ya never know. :V
Wednesday: I took care of some Obnoxious Adult Tasks, following up on that thing I had to deal with last month when I had to get up at 5:45 AM to phone a call centre before work*. Since I didn't have to go to work, I didn't have to get up at ass o'clock to do this followup call! :V I also did some reading, had coffee with my parents, went for a massage, and cooked some curry.
Thursday: Tried out a new cake recipe - this one my mom found on youtube: Italian Lemon Cream Cake. I was originally supposed to make it for her birthday, but it was too hot to use the oven that week. Anyway, the recipe is all right. Mom really loved it, but I think it needs a few tweaks. Going to use either full-fat Greek yogourt or sour cream next time; the cake part needs some zest and possibly 4 tbsp lemon juice rather than 3; and the pan that I use will require 40-45 minutes in the oven. It's a nice recipe overall though, and I'm glad I gave it a try.
Friday: Took care of a few chores, then went down by the river to do some plein air painting. Had a good time! Not so sure about what I painted, but eh, I'm still figuring it out. (The techniques I was trying this time were probably better for acrylic tbh). Saw some birds and some chipmunks, got a sunburn, enjoyed chilling out and doing nothing much. Picked up some stuff at the library while I was at it, since that was nearby. Aaand watched a movie in the evening. (Film was The Woman in the Yard. The trailer was interesting but the movie was not. It was solidly meh.)
Saturday (Today): Did some chores. Intended to meet up with someone for coffee, but they cancelled on me, so instead I went home and worked on my IIBB fic. I'm like 1/3rd of the way through the line edits now, and feeling very so-so about this story, but at least it's getting done. In the evening, chilled out with some wine and watched C'è ancora domani|There's Still Tomorrow, which was an interesting and somewhat artsy film set in postwar Italy; it didn't feel heavy even though it was exploring some heavy themes such as sexism and domestic abuse (and probably also some historical issues that I would need more context for - politics were very present in the background). I'm still digesting it. Beautifully shot movie btw, worth a look if you enjoy cinematography.
I've been having a very good time doing really nothing much. I truly wish I did not have to go back to work on Monday, but. Well. It is what it is. :V
Yuu. Fic writer & book lover. M/Canada.