Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,546 Days Alive
Ran into a bunch of French tourists while I was waiting for a train. They watched me crochet, said I was “etrange”, which for some reason I know means strange? So, go me for knowing a random French word.
Continue reading “Of Elgin and Elocution”
13,545 Days Alive
2 Jump Scares that Startled Spock
1 Delightful Movie Night with Bianco
So, we went to the bar on the corner for dinner tonight. It was dead as they had just opened. Pub grub was decent, but I went for the company.
Continue reading “Of Scares and Spock”
13,544 Days Alive
$2,900 to Fix My Car
1 Accidental Nap
I’m not feeling well. I’ve had a migraine most of the day and just generally feel off-kilter.
Continue reading “Of Migraines and Money”
13,542 Days Alive
1,049 Days Straight on Duolingo
35 37 Job Applications Submitted Today
2 Possible Bites from Potential Employers
The job hunt continues. I’m hopeful but also slightly discouraged. Not that I’m taking the rejections personal, so much as I’m taking the discourteous ghosting as unprofessional and rather disheartening.
Continue reading “Of Applications and Arrangements”
13,541 Days Alive
9 Minutes of Pressure Cooking Chicken Breast for Dinner
3 Medications Picked Up from the Local Pharmacy
1 Case of Sticker Shock
I didn’t know in Illinois that Metformin was going to cost me sixty dollars. I didn’t know my allergy meds are going to cost $300.
Continue reading “Of Medication and Money”
13,538 Days Alive
Oh man. I had to go to the laundromat today to wash my clothes. Hella expensive. It was $3.50 to wash one load and almost the same to get both loads I washed dry. But the owner and his wife were super sweet.
Continue reading “Of Horchata and Hauling”
13,534 Days Alive
2 Pieces of Furniture Built
1 Meander About Town with Aaron
Aaron and I built my bed frame this morning, after we got back from walking some errands.
Continue reading “Of Bed Frames and Bookcases”
13,533 Days Alive
13 Zip Ties Used
2 Rolls of Duct Tape Purchased
1 Family Reunion
Today was hella long.
Continue reading “Of Duct Tape and Determination”
13,531 Days Alive
Today has been a long day.
Travels did not go as expected, but we at least made it to Tennessee.
Continue reading “Of Miles and Malfunctions”
13,530 Days Alive
4 Slices of Pizza Had
3 Donuts Eaten
1 Jam-Packed to the Gills Vehicle
Poor Spockers. Tomorrow, he’s going to spend a good long time in the vehicle tomorrow.
Continue reading “Of Storms and Spock”
13,527 Days Alive
3 Days Till Wheels Up To Chicago
0 More Days at My Former Job
I brought my time at the Law Firm to a close today. Stayed till five p.m. and everything.
Continue reading “Of Tea and Travels”
13,526 Days Alive
1 New to Me Watch
I got to see DW this evening, for a farewell breaking of bread. I’m sad that it will be a while until we see one another again.
Continue reading “Of Watches and Walking”
13,524 Days Alive
1 Terrible Haircut
Today… nothing went to plan. I’ve cried twice today. And had a panic attack. And got zero packing done.
Continue reading “Of Sesame Balls and Sobbing”
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