Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,260 Days Alive
120+ Miles Driven Today
1 Accidental Nap
Well, I metaphorically crashed like a rock into a pond when I got home today from Grandma Gator’s place. I dropped Cousin Kay off at home and then went home for some Spock cuddles.
Continue reading “Of Traveling and Tiredness”
13,259 Days Alive
4 Steak Fajitas Eaten
1.75 Miles Walked Today
Still down here visiting Grandma Gator with Cousin Kay. We go home tomorrow.
Continue reading “Of Fajitas and Family Fun”
13,258 Days Alive
122 Miles Driven and Then Some
3 Servings of Gummy Worms Consumed
2 New To Me Shirts
It’s been a long, long day.
Continue reading “Of Miles and Memories”
13,242 Days Alive
1 Chimichanga Eaten
Let me start off with the positive: thanks to the kindness of certain people, I am able to buy cat food and groceries. And the date with Cleo went well, though I learned that Taco Bus’ chairs are fantastically uncomfortable.
Continue reading “Of Chimichangas and Change”
13,235 Days Alive
I have a terrible headache and a cat that is snoring while asleep in the small of my back.
Better than last night’s frog fiasco, for sure.
Continue reading “Of Harridans and Headaches”
13,229 Days Alive
I’m tired and feel awful. That’s it.
That’s all I have to say today.
Take your meds, folks.
13,228 Days Alive
Look, I’m ready to burst into tears at the next slight inconvenience. I am not in a good headspace.
Continue reading “Of Finish Lines and Frustration”
13,227 Days Alive
I got at least six hours of sleep. Probably more like a full eight; but I’m still exhausted.
Continue reading “Of Exasperation and Exhaustion”
13,226 Days Alive
I’m having a wretched brain day. Like, absolutely awful. I’ve tried locking the brain gremlins in the oubliette, but they pulled a Nothing, from Neverending Story and basically sucked all the color from my mental landscape.
Continue reading “Of Gremlins and Goals”
13,224 Days Alive
I got to see Megan and Usagi today, briefly. We met up because Usagi decided he wanted to come to town to go to a place called “Vampire Penguin”. It’s pretty good, and I loved their seasonal flavor: Pumpkin Spice.
Continue reading “Of Hilarity and Haircuts”
13,223 Days Alive
$241.36 Spent on Groceries for the Month/Next Few Weeks
I’m tired. And in pain. And struggling to feel something other than hollow.
Continue reading “Of Groceries and Greens”
13,213 Days Alive
730 Days Straight on Duolingo
I’m fried. Like, absolutely fried. Today was ridiculous and I just want to go to bed.
Continue reading “Of Pizza and Personality”
13,212 Days Alive
729 Days Straight on Duolingo
7 Slices of Bacon Eaten
2.5 Grilled Cheeses Eaten
1 Departing Coworker
My friend Izzy is leaving. Or has left. The office gossip hasn’t decided. Nor has she, apparently, as she called out again today, the poor thing.
Continue reading “Of Grilled Cheese and Goodbyes”