Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.
Crocheting, snuggling my partner, and squishmallows.
Author: Theodora Vanyar
Writer. Artist. Laughter addict. Queer, Jew-ish, witchy, anxiety riddled, dealing with #BipolarDisorder, and fat. Oxford Comma FOREVER! All else is icing.
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Of Texting and Trials
13,853 Days Alive
The Crisis Hotline was less than helpful today. They hung up on me when I called. But I’m going to assume technical difficulties.
I’m still here. I’m taking my meds, reaching out to talk to people when I’m struggling.
That’s all I’ve got today.
Take your meds, folks.
Prompt Answer: Jobs
What jobs have you had?
So many.
Like, in the twenty four years I’ve been working or volunteering, I’ve had more than a dozen jobs.
Some of my favorites were server, craft teacher, candy striper, theater tech, and a summer camp counselor.
Prompt Answer: Religion
Do you practice religion?
I am a practicing Pagan. I am a person of faith, but I don’t know if I consider myself as practicing a religion.
Of Pizza and Pressure
13,850 Days Alive
I am fighting to stay awake. I’m just so tired. And tired of being tired and in pain.
Of Mexican and Mistakes
13,849 Days Alive
1 Missing Mexican Pizza
Mellon tried to be sweet today and surprise me with Tacos Bell for lunch, since we both had this holiday Monday off. It… didn’t go well, thanks to the carelessness of no doubt over worked, and underpaid, food service workers.
Continue reading “Of Mexican and Mistakes”Prompt Answer: Good At
What are you good at?
There are several things I am good at, in my humble opinion.
I am good at being empathetic. Good at crocheting and being anxious. Good at being kind to others, not as good at self-aimed kindness.
I am good at typing on a typewriter, at hand writing thank you notes, and a hundred other little lost arts that have nearly no place in the digitized world of today.
I’m good at panic cleaning and depression napping, at rhyming a spell by the third draft, and reading far too fast.
I am good at being a friend.
Of Matilda and Mid-day Nightmares
13,848 Days Alive
2 Rows Crocheted
I had a pair of awful nightmares today. This morning, it was all about my father, M.R, who came back from the dead only to die again.
Continue reading “Of Matilda and Mid-day Nightmares”Of Nuggets and Not Napping
13,847 Days Alive
31% Through Story Genius
2 Battles Survived During Pathfinder
I nearly fell asleep at the table while the guys were playing Magic today. I don’t know why I am so tired.
Continue reading “Of Nuggets and Not Napping”Prompt Answer: Held Dear
What personal belongings do you hold most dear?
This one is simple: the pentacle I wear on my grandmother’s chain.
Gifted a Fibromyalgia Bunny by Mellon! 💜
Prompt Answer: Legacy
What is the legacy you want to leave behind?
Kindness. Compassion. And the belief that an act in good faith can change the world.
