Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3rd October 2018

3rd October, 2018.

Yep: I have to admit, my bleak mood managed to finish, last night.

I think I owe both Debbi and Olga a big thank you for the concern, there … !

At ANY rate?

The bleak mood was something that died … 

Thankfully.

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At ANY rate … ?

I managed to catch myself a movie, last night.

He say, making assorted ‘Yay’ noises.

The 2014 Gareth Edwards directed version of Godzilla.

Having completely forgotten I’d already seen it.

Can you do me a favour?

Remind me not to do that, again!

Cheers.

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Oh, JUST as a final point … ?

It seems someone in the US has invented a pair of sunglasses that can block screens.

Frankly?

Peril sensitive sunglasses are on the way … 

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Godzilla — A Review

2nd October, 2018.

Yes: it’s another night off.



Again.

Although, unlike last night?

I’m in less of a bleak mood.

Less bleak, thankfully, but equally as bored: and wanting to catch another movie.

You guessed it.

The 2014, Gareth Edwards directed, version of Godzilla.

‘Hmmm’ … ?

Seems rather appropriate … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 2nd October 2018

2nd October, 2018.

Well … 

Well, he says, in the introductory video … 

As you know … ?

I’m having trouble at work: a lack of shifts* if you didn’t know.

And, to be completely honest, last night, I think the stress was … not doing my mood much good.

I made sure I watched a movie: the 2012, Neil Jordan directed, Byzantium.

Which helped my mood: which was looking bleak.

I’m expecting it to look bleak, again.

But … ?

Am very aware I’ve a condition that can be nasty, in these situations.

That doesn’t mean it’s in charge.

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Just as a last minute piece of news?

I’ve just found out that comic book artist, Carlos Ezquerra, has died: of lung cancer.

British science fiction has lost an icon.

The man co-created Judge Dredd, along side a host of other 2000AD characters.

He’ll be missed … 

We are profoundly sad to confirm that the legendary artist Carlos Ezquerra has passed away. It is difficult for us to put this into words, but we have lost someone who was the heart and soul of 2000 AD... https://t.co/FJI1K97SPh pic.twitter.com/fDKy47lTEr

— 2000 AD (@2000AD) October 1, 2018

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Byzantium: A Review …

1st October, 2018.

Yep … I’m feeling desperately tired, right now.

Tired … 

And depressed.

Yes, I’ve have depression: have done for some time.

Usually?   The thyroid medication helps: as my under-active thyroid that can contribute to the condition.

The prozac helps, too.

But, sometimes?

Sometimes there are situations where situations beyond your control trigger an episode.



A really dark depressive episode.

Unfortunately?   The situation at work has gotten nasty: with shifts cut drastically.

As you can imagine?

That’s affected my mood.

Seriously, I should stress.

I really don’t like the area my thoughts are taking me, I honestly don’t.

But I’m very aware some of those bleaker thoughts?

Are the depression speaking: and not something to follow up on.

Hopefully?

I can start job hunting in the morning.

AND making arrangements with my creditors.

I can’t let the depression or the situation get to me.

However bad either might actually get.

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What doesn’t help?

Is simply the fact I’ve little money to spend, but plenty of time, sitting around.

OK, I’ve kept eyes open for jobs …

AND written more Teasers.

And tried to do a few things around the flat.

But frankly?

Had a choice of what to do with my evening.

Go to bed, early.

After all, I’m still wading through the novel of 2001: A Space Odyssey.

OR stay up and catch one of the backed up films in my collection.

I stayed up …

Frankly?

I fancied a movie …

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-10-2018: World Vegetarian Day

1st October, 2018.

Right … 

It’s official my kid sister, Ruth’s Birthday: so she’s got a hello in the opening video: and have a dozen bunny hops.

Which is nice … 

At any rate, Happy Birthday, Ruth … !

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On other fronts … ?

I’m at the start of a (possibly) needed week off.

But one that’s not one I asked for.

Frankly?

I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for next week’s rota.

Right now … ?

I’m convinced finding a way to leave that lets me preserve any unemployment benefits?   Getting laid off, in my case?

Is the best option.

We’ll have to see.

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And as a final front … ?

My boiler’s due to be fixed, at some point, today.

Between now and 1pm.

In all honesty, I’m hoping it’ll be a nice simple fix: and a nice simple fix that lasts.

But, equally honestly?

I’ve been working in a call centre that handles emergency repairs for the past couple of years.

And fielded a lot of calls that start “He hasn’t done the job right … !”

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