Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be somewhere with all four seasons, in a cozy home with enough bookshelves for all my knickknacks and books and random shiny objects. Ideally, it’s a place with a red, Dutch-style front door and enough windows for a cat or two to find a sunbeam.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)?
My chosen family.
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?
Wearing socks during non-winter months. I have flats, so it’s not the end of the world if I do, but yeah. I hate putting socks on in warm months.
14,018 Days Alive
22 Days Till My Trip
12 Days Feeling Unwell
1 Mild Ear Infection
Yesterday was the New Moon. I didn’t do anything for it.
Continue reading “Of Moons and Misery”What is good about having a pet?
For me, my cat Spock depending on me to take care of him has gotten me through some pretty dark times.
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).
The most expensive thing I ever purchased was tickets to go see Anastasia with DW. Almost five hundred bucks.
What podcasts are you listening to?
I don’t really listen to podcasts.
What was your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject in school was history. I wanted to major in Pre-Colombian American History in college, but that fell by the wayside. I’m still four classes short of my AA; hopefully some day I can go back to college and finish my degree.
How do you manage screen time for yourself?
I don’t. Lol.
Legitimately, I should balance my screen time a little better.
Do you need time?
In a word: always.
More time to sleep. More time to focus on my mental health. More time to be creative and write or draw or crochet.
I always need more time.
I am getting sick.
That is all.
Take your meds, folks.
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.
Invent a holiday? Okay.
It’s called “Readmormass”.
It starts with you spending a cold, quiet day, like the first Monday of December, reading something from your TBR (To Be Read) pile.
You have to sleep in at least half an hour on Readmormass. Just enough to get some extra rest and wake feeling refreshed.
You hydrate, go about your regular morning rituals, take your meds, break your fast, and pull out your special Readmormass comfy clothes. A nice soft pair of sweatpants or leggings and your favorite soft shirt. I favor leggings and a hoodie I permanently liberated from my partner’s closet.
Readmormass is also a gift holiday! Find a used copy, if you can, of your favorite book and gift it to a friend. They can gift you their favorite book in exchange. You can spend time with your favorite reading friend or spend Readmormass alone.
But, wait, there’s more!
And then… you read! Read a paperback or hardcover or listen to an audiobook or scroll through an ebook. Consume your media how you wish to for Readmormass. Munchies and snacks are optional, but always welcome!
When it’s lunchtime, take a leg stretch walk around the house. Eat something small and light, or continue snacking! Then head back to reading after about a half hour. Don’t strain your eyes!
If you’re not ready to read more, throw in a load of laundry and take a nap!
Once evening falls, and you have to turn on the lights, call your reading bestie. You know who I mean. If they’re not over already, due to being all the way in another state, video call them.
You then spend an hour or more together ranting about how much you love/loathe/can’t put down the book to said friend over a simple dinner of meats, cheeses, fruits, and veggies with some crusty bread. Video chatting counts! The point is to rave about the book of choice, be it positive ranting about amazing writing or pointing out plot-holes the size of Saskatchewan with your book bestie.
After dinner? Some hot, milky tea and more reading.
Fondue, for a dessert course, if you’re one of the bougie types. Regular oven-broiled s’mores or some sugar cookies if you’re a delightful plebeian like me.
Maybe you made a decent dent in that book. Maybe you didn’t. Maybe you stay up to finish reading it because you’re like me and devour books when the mood strikes. In any case, you read! And ate! And talked with a dear one!
The spirit of Readmormass
14,009 Days Alive
1 Jackass, All-Black Cat Deciding that Outside is Where He Wants To Be Late At Night
My cat is a fucking asshole. After being practically up my butt all day, he decided to dart out the front door into the dark night.
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