monthly mess - new systems, piles of paper, and luteal phase shenanigans

June, you vicious beast.

Let me whine for a moment about the cold? I need this. I’m currently typing away on my keyboard, shivering as the heater in my office continues to fail at its one job.

After six months in chilly Ballarat, I now fully believe the rumour about ineffective insulation in homes around Australia. In an effort to warm my bones, I’m listening to ‘cozy coffee shop ambience with crackling fireplace - smooth jazz’ on YouTube.

There’s something about pianos and pretend flames that works for writing.

First of all, a gratitude-filled welcome to my new paid subscribers, because without your monetary motivation, this third attempt at SubStack may have already failed. Thank you again for making me feel seen and heard, whatever your subscription.

This month has been a rollercoaster, as per. Rather than resenting my rollercoaster, here is how I’ve been trying to ride it this month.