Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,697 Days Alive
4 Boxes of Books Packed
I wanted a corndog today, but the local Culver’s was out. So I went to this little hole in the wall called Slim’s for a Chicago-style dog.
Continue reading “Of Cleansing and Corndogs”
13,696 Days Alive
1,201 Days Straight on Duolingo
6 Days Till I Move
1 Week Till the New Job Starts
Tomorrow is going to be spent packing.
Continue reading “Of Packing and Persistence”
13,695 Days Alive
1,200 Days Straight on Duolingo
400 Postcards Stamped
Worked at the original location for my job today; it’s maybe, being generous, a quarter of the size of the location I usually work at.
Continue reading “Of Stamps and Santa Bellies”
13,692 Days Alive
-24 Degree Fahrenheit Wind Chill
I made bacon Mac and Cheese for dinner today. Not too rich, as I used both heavy cream and milk to make the roux.
Continue reading “Of Wind Chill and Whisking”
13,691 Days Alive
-4 Degrees Fahrenheit With Wind Chill
I left work an hour early today because I was worries about getting stuck without transportation if the bus stopped running.
Continue reading “Of Snow and Sesame Chicken”
13,690 Days Alive
3 Days of Freezing Weather Coming
2 Rows Crocheted on Chelé’s Shawl
1 Train to Bus to Train to Subway Train Ride Home
I nearly fell off the train today. Lol. Someone grabbed my arm and tried to balance on me mid-step. I caught myself but wrenched my shoulder a bit. I’m otherwise fine.
Continue reading “Of Cold Fronts and Costly Moments”
13,689 Days Alive
10 Boneless Hot Wings Eaten
3+ Rows Done on Chelé’s Shawl
1 Background Check Submitted to The Grocery
Well. It looks like things are changing much faster than originally anticipated. Like, much, much faster.
Continue reading “Of Wings and Winging It”
13,688 Days Alive
2 Hours Spent Making Curry
1 Job Interview and Offer
Today has been a very, very long day.
But a good one.
Continue reading “Of Golden Curry and Groceries”
13,687 Days Alive
2 Interviews in the Morning
I’m tired but anxious. I have an interview at a grocery store in the morning. And a phone interview for a bank teller position.
Continue reading “Of Noodles and Nerves”
$400+ Spent on New Tires
1 Gingersnap Cookie Eaten
I got all weather tires today. It cost a pretty penny. But I’ll be safe driving for my interview Monday and throughout the winter.
Continue reading “Of Cookies and Costly Rubber”
13,684 Days Alive
1 Interview Attended Today
Well! I got to play board games with my besties J, House, and Jaz today via the wonders of the internet.
I did not win. Heh.
Continue reading “Of Games and Gearing Up”
13,683 Days Alive
1 Interview Tomorrow Morning
I’m exhausted. Work was hard. I think the cold weather is causing a flare up of my fibromyalgia.
Continue reading “Of Hot Wings and Hope”
13,682 Days Alive
30 Minute Interview
1 Unexpected Shift at the Other Location
My job has two locations. One, the one I normally work at, and our much smaller flagship store. I worked there day after my Zoom interview.
Continue reading “Of Jobs and Jokes”
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