Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,001 Days Alive
620 Days Straight on Duolingo
The humidity is hell on my hair lately. I usually ride with the windows down in the morning, but it makes me look like I ran through a wind tunnel so I have to use the AC on my ride in to work.
Continue reading “Of Fries and Frizz”
13,099 Days Alive
Today was Mother’s Day in the US. It’s a holiday I quite rightfully have complicated feelings with. So I ignored it, slept in until after nine a.m. after getting up at six to feed Spock. And just generally chilled at home.
Continue reading “Of Homebodies and Humdrum”
13,098 Days Alive
2 Scoops of Ice Cream Eaten
1 Order of Waffle House Hashbrowns Scattered, Smothered, and Topped Along with Some Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
Somehow my dates are off again. Something hinky there, but I’m too tired to care properly.
Today was a lovely day. I didn’t get around to cleaning the bathroom or doing laundry, but since I actively planned to do nothing tomorrow, maybe I can squeeze it in then.
Continue reading “Of Syrup and Snacks”
13,097 Days Alive
It was another great day at work today. But I am absolutely exhausted.
Let’s just say I tried to figure out if I could go back to school. The answer is depressing and expensive.
I’m going to bed. at least I get to see Reffie tomorrow.
Take your meds, folks.
13,095 Days Alive
Today was another awesome day. I got a lot of things organized and got the memos caught up to mid-April when there were ones back from November.
And filled a full page with questions for the training person tomorrow.
Continue reading “Of Quagmire and Questioning”
13,094 Days Alive
Whoops. Both Fen and I had a cup of coffee after a perfectly lovey homemade dinner. And then promptly fell asleep in front of the telly. Both of us. For over an hour. And me with my crocheting in my hands and Spock snoozing away atop my feet.
I’m still exhausted after another awesome day at work, so I’m headed for bed, after I appease the Duolingo owl.
Take your meds, folks!
13,093 Days Alive
1 Massive Bouquet of Flowers
Today was a lovely day. My Papa Ben, Pop Tom, and of course their pups Max and Bear, sent me the most beautiful bouquet of flowers. It was bigger than my head and absolutely lovely. I nearly cried.
Continue reading “Of First Days and Flowers”
13,092 Days Alive
11 Hours Till I Start My New Job
1 Long Drive
I hate the long drive from Bill6’s and J’s house at night so I slept over at their place last night. We played Dinosaur Island and, of course, I lost. But I had fun playing!
Continue reading “Of Employment and Excitement”
13,091 Days Alive
Merry Beltane my lovelies! I’m up the coast playing board games with Bill6 and J. So I’m away from keyboard for the night.
Also, a special mention for my darling Spock, my most beloved cat, who turned eleven today!
Here’s a picture of baby Spock from back in 2010:
Take your meds, folks!
13,090 Days Alive
3 Mini Margaritas Imbibed
1 New Recipe Tried
So J and I made Chicken Enchilada Soup this evening and pair it with some margarita slushees made from the new to me blender J’s lovely mother gifted us.
Continue reading “Of Beltane and Broth”13,082 Days Alive
I still have to make the protection charm for baby Alice, as well as finish her blanket. Nothing like the last minute, eh?
The baby shower is on Saturday.
Continue reading “Of Procrastination and Protection”
13,078 Days Alive
2 New Blazers Acquired
So J came over today and we went a-Goodwilling, as one is inclined to do when they need new clothes and only have about fifty bucks to spare.
Continue reading “Of Shopping and Spanish”
13,077 Days Alive
27 Chapters Outlined
6 BBQ Sauces Tried
1 Exhausted Theodora
I am so tired. I’ve been awake since… seven? Or so. I was up late chatting with a friend who’s grandfather passed yesterday.
Continue reading “Of Brain Fog and BBQ”