Tuesday, May 26, 2026

T Stands For ... Back Off, Back!

 

 
 
This is a word-mix of energy and "gönnen", "treat" yourself. And with this I join Elizabeth´s T.
 
The journal:
 

Monday: Wow. Ingo is such a good window cleaner a little bird knocked right into the balcony glass... It flew into a tree and after a while flew off. Why does a bird do that, there are stickers on the glass!
Aaaaand! I am an ole bugger. Tom had to help me out with the mural and now I know there is a "Google Lens" and it also works on the PC! Thank you, Tom! All the stuff I have no idea of!
 
We´re together since 1994. Ingo said, "I need to pee and then go to bed." I thought, just give him a good-night-kiss there. Ingo, "Give me a pee-kiss?". Two people, one thought. ...To men peeing seated!
 

Tuesday: T What´sApped, so nice!
And, OMG, are we lucky we survived the carnivore drop-bears in Australia!!!! 
Please give it a go, it is #1 in the following clip.
It´s a "bit" long with many repetitions per number, just skip otherwise and I can assure you... there are no drop-bears.
Maybe go with dear friend Sami and touch a koala for real in Caversham Wildlife Park
 

 
 Btw I had a further training in Bielefeld - it does exist...
 
 
Wednesday: Put my CV up to date. Oh, I hate OpenOffice Word!
Other laundry, oh, my back!
 

Thursday: Life is crazy. Since Saturday I could not eat properly, only apple, yogurt and such. Felt very sick. This morning much better, put a Pizza-baguette in the air-fryer and phone went off:
From a short-term project in June to a 2-3 YEAR-project in July - likely!!!
I wonder... did my body sense the news? fE also told mK to hurry a bit cause she wants me back, as much as he does. I´m happy!
Also only this morning I finally set my neglected flip-calendar to the correct date - crazy, huh. 
Ingo ordered the expensive chair for my private PC-place, so this fella can go to my work-place. The training at ALSTOM I did from a folding chair!
 

Friday: That neighbor is the dumbest, really. No one sits or plays in their garden and yet he mowed the grass and of course the daisies and dandelions. Why care for the bees. "Idjit!", as Bobby´d say.



Weekend: Saturday: It warmed up!!! 29C / 84F and Ingo not only helped me with medical heat cream (since days) for my hurting back but also with a medical corset. Hmm... cozy.
Instead of enjoying the balcony I lay in bed, back straight, reading. 
 
 
At least with these glasses you can lie on you back and have the book on your stomach.
 
Ingo pressure washed the balcony walls. When my back is better I will paint them. The joy when you own, not rent!
First BBQ. 
 

 AND!!!!! They survived!!!!
 

Sunday: Back-pain. 
Ingo forgot to buy eggs, so I went to the gas station. They have beer, Schnapps, Pizza and all but no fresh eggs :-(
Spare you the sad rest. Sometimes you wish for a new life, huh. 
At least I can walk again (back pain). 
We could´ve had a great weekend but Ingo decided . No. 
32-years-"anniversary", - no.
Oh, my back!!! Took care as best as I could....
So sad. I was ALWAYS there..... 
 
Munchy:
 

 
Henry 🦁´s Wife...
 

 

30 comments:

Bertiebo said...

As always, I really like your little drawings!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, it is fun making them :-)

My name is Erika. said...

I'm so excited to read about the strawberries surviving and that a longer term job. Hope it all pans out. And I hope the back is feeling better too. It sounds like you even had some summer weather too. Hope all else is well...and that you are having a happy T day. hugs-Erika

Iris Flavia said...

Yes - we were in Perth and the strawberries outside and it got really cold! So... yippeeeee!
Back is better and we have summer! Hugs and to a great day! (Oh, yes, I hope for the job-OK!)

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Back pain. Ouch. I hope it is better!
That’s a long time for a strawberry plant to last. Amazing really.
Good luck with the job.
Happy T day, Iris!

Jeanie said...

I'm glad your stomach cleared up but oh no! Back pain -- that can be the worst. You've been pretty productive, all things considered. I hope it eases soon.

DVArtist said...

Oh Iris! First I am so excited that you strawberries survived an they look so healthy and good. Well done indeed. I'm with you right now on the back pain. It's from my mattress, I need a new one. I hope yours gets better soon. I love all of your drawings and the drink of Blueberry and Coconut sounds so good. Have a nice day today.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

First your tummy, then your back. I feel for you, dear.

Love your calendar and awesome art. And your Blueberry Coconut drink sounds wonderful Thanks for sharing it with us for T this Tuesday, dear Iris.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I hope you are all recovered from your tummy and back aches.
Did I read right, you will start a long term job in July.
That gives you all of June to have some fun.
I love all your sketches. Henry is looking mean, is he achy too?
Take care, Happy Tuesday! Enjoy your day!

RedPat said...

The strawberries look delicious, Iris. I hope the back gets better soon.

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, on my way up! Back-wards - ;-)
And yes to those strawberries - all I have left from my Mom...

Iris Flavia said...

I´m all better already but yes, it was ugh!!!!

Iris Flavia said...

We do have a new mattress - but I will not take care, it´s Ingo´s job!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, dear host - aw, all will be OK! I am sure...

Iris Flavia said...

I sosososo hope the job will be there!
Until then so much to do! Henry´s wife is angry at all the pain! But we will make do! :-)

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, RedPat, back is better (hope I didn´t overdo it!)

Lisca said...

Your blueberry/coconut drink sounds really nice.
Oh dear, back pain is the worst. I hope it has eased a bit by the time you read this.
And renewed hope of a job! I sincerely hope it works out for you.
Your strawberry plant is amazing!
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

Lisca said...

Just read your comment (Thanks) and wanted to say that I didn't have to have my fingerprints taken. Only the Brits. I am a European citizen, so no need for that.

Tom said...

...Iris, Google Lens makes me appear smarter than I really am!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear friend Iris, I love your sketches. They always make me smile 😃 😊
Love and hugs.

Sharon Madson said...

Yes, the blueberry coconut drink sounds good. I watched first two dumb things, then decided it was too dumb, LOL. Great drawings, Iris. Happy t day.

The Padre said...

Fantastic Post - Everything About It - Pee Kiss , Classic - Dig The BBQ For 2026 - The Berry Photos - And Everyone Knows That Sound Of A Bird Hitting The Window , Such A Bummer - But Again , Great Post

You Rock ,
Cheers

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, I´m burning away due to Finalgon, owwwww. You can chose, hurt or burn ;-) Aha? Then now I wonder why I had to give my fingerprints as a German? We live in a strange world!
All or none, I´d say and when I see that some take triple money from three cities I´d say: All...

Iris Flavia said...

And you spread it on, Tom - thank you... and I I herewith do it, too! Let us share wisdom!

Iris Flavia said...

Dear friend Linda, now, that makes me smile! Love and hugs on the way!

Iris Flavia said...

LOL, yes, I could not dumb my way through, either! Thank you, the sketches save my mind, kinda, other time just runs!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you - summer is here and hence... let´s pee! And kiss! And rock - Cheers!

River said...

Hooray for the possible three YEAR job! and the strawberries too. I watched that entire video, which could be shorter if they leave out all the "the stupidity was..." explanations. I laughed a lot wondering how people could be so stupid, then I nearly cried wondering how people could be so stupid.
Crop circles? Sometimes corn just needs to lie the f**k down!
I don't know what Google lens is, help me?

Iris Flavia said...

You really went through the whole ordeal? Haha, oh, stupidity sure hits some people there, huh? For crying out loud!
I only get the German Google lens, so... just, well, google it it and get the Aussie one :-) You upload pics and it helps you to find out what it´s about! We live in a "cool" world!

CJ Kennedy said...

I'm so happy for your job! We have been doing No Mow May. I'm not sure our neighbors like it, but it was nice seeing bees in the yard. Bobby makes me laugh. No mow ends today as most of the dandelions have passed and the yard is like a hayfield. "A" will be coming to mow this afternoon. I also happy your strawberries survived. Happy T Day