Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,518 Days Alive
98/100 on This Week’s Assignment
1 Week Since I Last Picked Up a Crochet Hook
I haven’t really crocheted at all this week. Most of my “free” time was dedicated to school work, sleep, or just existing in a pain/brain fog double punch due to a fibro flare. It kinda sucked.
Continue reading “Of Ennui and Expectations”
14,516 Days Alive
95% on Chapter 1’s Assessment
20/20 on Two Quizzes
6 Online Lectures Attended
1 Week of College All But in the Bag
Woof. I procrastinated for nearly twenty minutes getting out of the car once I got home from work today. Just, it was a lovely day, I was exhausted, and moving from the driver’s seat just felt like Too Much Work.
Continue reading “Of Passing and Procrastination”
14,517 Days Alive
35 Minutes Hair Coloring Processing Time
26 Minute Lecture
2 Days till Payday
I colored my hair tonight! I dunno if it’s just a typical stress response or something, but even good stress is still stress.
Continue reading “Of Radiant Orchid and Relaxation”
14,513 Days Alive
2 Tarot Readings Given
1 Successful Crochet Class Held at the Library
Oh man was today a long day.
Continue reading “Of Tarot Cards and Tension”
14,511 Days Alive
100% on All the Preparatory Quizzes I Took Today!
4 Days till I Start School
1 Panic Attack
Well, I did it. I officially enrolled and got financial assistance for Ultimate Medical Academy and I start classes on Monday!!
Continue reading “Of Preparation and Paper”
14,492 Days Alive
2,347 Days Straight Blogging Here
307 Miles Driven Today
6 Chicken Nuggets Eaten
2 Gas Station Refueling Stops
1 Tarot Reading Received
I am safely home from visiting J and Charles in Ohio. It took me the better part of five hours to get home but I enjoyed the drive in Darja Juniper.
Continue reading “Of Mileage and McNuggets”
14,491 Days Alive
It snowed, we went thrifting, and played games.
Now we’re waiting for our Insomnia Cookies to show up.
Take your meds, folks.
14,490 Days Alive
302 Miles Driven
4 Hours 58 Minutes Spent Driving
I have safely arrived at J and Charles’ place in Ohio.
Take your meds, folks.
14,489 Days Alive
301 Miles to Drive Tomorrow
1 Bag Packed
Well, my friends, I’m going in my first solo road trip in my new vehicle tomorrow after work. I’m super excited and slightly nervous.
Continue reading “Of Rent and Road Trips”
14,484 Days Alive
$11,693 Owed on the New to Me Car
75 Minute Drive Home in the New to Me Car
2 Egg Rolls Had with Dinner
Well. It has been done. Contract signed, financing secured, down payment made: the blue Ford EcoSport is now mine! She’s a beaut and now I have to figure out her name.
Continue reading “Of Candy Blue and Chinese Food”
14,483 Days Alive
$5,000 Down Payment
90 Minute Drive West Tomorrow
1 New to Me Vehicle
I’m going to buy a used vehicle tomorrow with help from several loved ones.
Continue reading “Of Gear Shifts and Gratitude”
14,411 Days Alive
6 Holiday Presents Received from J!
3 Holiday Cards Finished
I got Christmachanukwanzukabirthdasolstinewyearmas gifts! J sent an Amazon package to the house with some awesome presents inside for the holidays!
Continue reading “Of Card Stock and Cat Hair”
14,380 Days Alive
5 Hours Decorating with Tina and Connor
6 Donuts Purchased
3 Finished Christmas Trees Decorated
I got to talk to Mal’s little cluster this evening. Ali gave me a call and we talked for almost an hour! I promised Mal’s eldest daughter I’d try to call at least once a week from now on.
Continue reading “Of Calls and Cinnamon Sugar”
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