crappy day

[blamebrampton]

I'm in a world of pain today. I managed to wake up through the night with stabbing sensations in my lower back and have spent the day with sundry drugs, a hot water bottle, many pillows and other fruitless bids to fix it up. Am about to head over to the chemist in a bid for mega-strength drugs, which I will follow up with a hot bath if they don't do the trick (water restrictions are still tight here, so a bath is the last port of call).

It has all put me in mind of the experience of writing for HD Worldcup earlier this year, which is why I decided to spend what upright time I could manage editing my WC fic for posting here, at last.

In happier news, I had a box of Hello Panda biscuits from the Asian grocery aisle last night. I offered one to J, who said "No thanks, I don't eat panda."

In actual fact they were gooey chocolate inside a sweet biscuit, and quite tasty. And the panda theme reminded me of a moment at a tram stop in Melbourne. There were two little boys, about eight years old, yammering. "And we can go and see KungFu Panda!" the first one said, excitedly.

"Yeah!" replied the second. "But we'll need to get up for the early screening. Everyone will want to see it, lunchtime will be panda-monium!"
 
There was a long pause. The first boy shook his head. "That was awful. That was so awful, it was really good."

I like to think he has taken the first step towards a lifetime of bad pun appreciation.

Comments

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I think as a partner he is more or less obligated to do the same, though I can see how you would miss that given his level of involvement in the housework.

[deensey.livejournal.com]

Yes, well, success rate at getting me to help with stuff vs success rate at getting him to help with stuff???

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Good point. When I think about it, I thank goodness for SueAnn and Art ...

[deensey.livejournal.com]

Ahahahaha. Man. It should be part of the first secret post laurel meeting 'So, your partner is likely a twonk. This is what apprentices are for."

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

You speak more truth than you know ... I am off to the caf to eat breakfast so I can take strong drugs. See you later!

[deensey.livejournal.com]

<3<3

Have fun!

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

ONOES!

*offers masseuse and zen liniment*

No pain for my mate! :(

As for your boys... they made a dad joke... oMG! so cute.

*hugs you carefully, and without germ transmission*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I bet those boys have great dads ...

Bloody back is STILL sore. Still, could be worse. Could be Cal's bum. I went out and bought a camera and a spare laptop battery, so it was at least a day in which something was accomplished.

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

Oh hell yeah - every time I start to feel sorry for myself at the moment I think of Cal and thank my stars, and send a wish for her to be well again. Of course, I saw you mention her bum and a camera, you can guess where my brain went for a moment before I was able to slap it into shape. *sigh*

Sounds like you need a good massage - seriously. Preferably with a large, muscular man with oily hands. He can be called Sven, but it's not mandatory.

Which camera did you decide to get?

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I bought a G9 in the end, because three separate camera shop geeks all said "oh, yeah, this one!" when I was describing what I wanted, and then my friend Katie, who was shopping with me, suggested we go and visit her mate at JB HiFi, who sold it to me at $250 off, win!

I am waiting until the inflammation goes down a little, and will then see a nice big man with strong oily hands.

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, oily hands. *goes off into reverential daze*

Score on the camera... what's the G9 - you're talking to a complete tyro really. But if it makes the geeks wet their pants, it must be the hot stuff. :D

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your good wishes, slight improvements continue, stoopid back!

That sounds good, and I think that your epiphany is a worthwhile one. The people who really love us, love *us*, and we can be the best version of ourselves with them. Amusing boyfriends are the best; good looks age but a sense of humour is forever.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

It's a top-end non SLR digital, and having played around with it briefly, it is really lovely! Though I will have to read the whole manual now. I might see if I can go to bed early tonight, the drugs are hammering me. How is your plague?

[drgaellon]

And thus is born a new paronomasiac. Welcome to the club, kid. :)