Lock-down Day 154

Feeling much better this morning! Staying calm - regardless!

Mewly does not like me leaving - even though I now give them a treat in the mornings, when I have to go to work. He'd rather have the treat AND me at home all day, ha ha ha! Sorry my mippies, I don't have a choice ...

At work, a little pressure as I'm receiving goods - while the driver is standing there, waiting to deliver them ... and I still need to make the delivery note, but ... that's the 'new normal' - or rather, back to how it used to be done when I first arrived here.

Teleconference postponed until one issue is resolved - which puts a little spanner in my plans. I meant to call and arrange to look at one of the houses in Mountain View today. Well, I did get to the nearest Spar and got airtime (so I can make more calls) and asked again about cigarette filters (don't have), a hand roller (don't have) and papers (had 3x hemp). I also bought myself a Dagwood burger for lunch!

My chocolates arrived, with a lovely note 'glad to hear from you again' as well as another complimentary bag and 2x complimentary honey tubes! I must write her to thank her!

I've just looked at RYO accessories (RYO = Roll Your Own, as in cigarettes) and the store is fully stocked with everything I need! Only, they are changing their payment options, so need to send mail with my order, then I'll get a quote with banking details ... which works in my favour, as it gives me the option to ask questions! And get advice from an expert :)

I've 'jumped over my own shadow' - as we say in German, which means something like 'overcome my fear' - and made a couple of calls to look at places. Unfortunately, the places are all gone already (not a problem, though - as I said, none of them were 'exactly right'), but one of the agents will keep a look out and asked that I call her again after the 1st. That was basically the point of the whole exercise. I'll keep going through the listings every free minute ...

Right, I've sent mail to the tobacconist, asking for suggestions :) Since the regulation on tobacco products isn't clear, they currently don't sell tobacco - but I'm not looking for tobacco! I'm quite happy with my leaves!

I see some good news for Port Elizabeth! Apparently the DA is finally allowed to govern the city again! They were elected in the municipal elections, did a great job - noticeably great! I was in PE at the time, and soon after the elections, potholes were filled for the first time! Then the DA mayor was removed, in a clearly illegal manner - because he was white - and everything fell apart. Great news for my friends in PE! Now, if only they can achieve the same in Pretoria :) They were also elected to govern here, in Pretoria (Tshwane)...

I've been helping myself generously to chocolates today - they are so difficult to resist, and I've done without them for such a long time!

Work got a bit chaotic there around half five, but I feel I've accomplished a lot today - I didn't really, but I feel like I have. Probably because I finally started making real calls for a new home ... Proof again that feeling isn't reality. This time, though, it works in my favour.

At least I didn't forget to get my milk, and give him bottles for next week!

At home, I started stuffing some more cigarettes - I definitely need to make more tobacco this weekend! Then I went outside for a smoke, and all my ladies arrived - I called a few times before Mewthos decided to join us, as well!

Treated mippies - Mini apparently doesn't approve of the Royal Canin anymore! When I put that in her bowl, she started 'covering' it - scratching the floor, like she's in the litter box covering her poo! When I added Whiskas, she started eating! She's definitely got a very clever way to let me know her dislikes!

I fried myself a part of that lovely rump steak they delivered yesterday - absolutely delicious! Mippies agree! I shared very generously! At work, I managed to eat only half the Dagwood - or rather, it felt enough, so I left the other half for tomorrow. It's not summer, yet, so it won't go off. No bacon, either.

Well, I'll stuff myself a few more cigarettes now, while watching the last few episodes ... and tend to my mippies, whenever they are ready ...