My cat's heart isn't working well and he doesn't have a great prognosis, but he's well and happy in himself and I'm focusing on that. We'll be ok.

I've just ordered takeaway for the first time in yonks. Fried goodness is now on the way to me and in the meantime I've poured a glass of wine. I will enjoy it and not wallow.

And I'm putting my fingers in my ears and ignoring the news out of the US.

The fluffy boi has been having testing on his kidneys, and the vet's incidentally found a serious heart condition. Poor little chicken. More expensive tests that I can't really afford to follow.

It's a cosy 24C in here, and I have a book and plenty of tea. Seems like pretty great weather to me.

I'm doing a favour for someone that involves me spending the night in the Yarra Valley tonight. I have a gorgeous fire going, and I'm kicking back with some yummy cheese. And I'm being genuinely helpful. Love it.

I did not expect my lovely little trip to feature a visit to urgent care, but here we are. After vomiting all day they've given me anti-nausea stuff. Hopefully I can actually enjoy the rest of the trip!

I will be in my blanket fort for the rest of the day. If anyone needs me, too bad.

Cleaning's just fucking constant isn't it. It never ends.

I brushed this boy's teeth and lived to tell the tale, winning.

I can touch my toes for the first time in my life. All the pilates is doing some good.

Product review: Lime Mojito in a cask, from Aldi.

I got carded buying this for the first time in many years. This is classy stuff. Not sure I've ever actually purchased a cask before?

First sip: is this just lime cordial?

Several gulps later: oh there's the kick, this is really quite strong isn't it.

Verdict: goes ok. Pretty tasty. Would be better in a fancy glass with some mint and fruit and shit but I couldn't be bothered. 3.5/5 🍸🍸🍸, a solid almost-holiday in a cask.

It's been a rough week or two with the referendum getting pretty nasty (regardless of which outcome you were hoping for), the middle east, and just general life. Be kind to yourselves today. Maybe avoid the news. Buy a bunch of spring flowers. Hug a cat. Find something good in the world.