Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,329 Days Alive
7 Rows into the Scrapghan
2 Batches of Sugar Cookies Made
1 Amazing Christmas Day
Today has been one of low-energy celebrations. Board games with Bill6 and J; prime rib after a morning nap. Today has been an easy day.
Continue reading “Of Candles and Cookies”
13,323 Days Alive
272 Miles Driven Today
80 Years Celebrated
1 Rubber Duck Won
Yes, we played something soberly akin to beer pong at Grandma Gator’s eightieth birthday celebration today.
Continue reading “Of Birthday and Beer Pong”
13,320 Days Alive
835 Days Straight on Duolingo
8.6 A1C
1 Possible Cardiac Issue
Trigger warning: discussion of sexual assault survival.
So. I went to the doctor today. Good news: I lost three pounds, my A1C is down to 8.6 from eleven point something. Bad news: I may have to do without caffeine and other stimulants like my Adderall due the possibility of an arrhythmia.
Continue reading “Of Achievement and (Possible) Arrhythmia”
13,313 Days Alive
1 Beef and Bean Burrito Eaten
I’m absolutely exhausted. Like, fell asleep at my desk on my lunch break tired.
I’m not quite okay, either. It’s a “I wish the water I was drinking was vodka” kinda night. But victory was mine, as I stayed sober.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
13,310 Days Alive
10 Hour Work Day
1 Sour Stomach
I’m not feeling well after a very, very long day.
Continue reading “Of Pot Pie and Peculiarities”13,304 Days Alive
819 Days Straight on Duolingo
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When I was home for the holiday this past week, the Papas said that they needed my new address for a Christmas card. I thought nothing of it as they do send out holiday cards And then I received an amazing InstaPot /air fryer this afternoon from them! It’s HUGE and I love it. We’re going to make something in it this week. I can’t wait!
And then! The Christmas Bunny got me a new Christmas tree!
Continue reading “Of Trolls and Trees”
27,758 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,294 Days Alive
4 Days Till Chicago!
Too tired to give a damn about anything. And hurting. Couldn’t even stomach dinner.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
24,994 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,292 Days Alive
808 Days Straight on Duolingo
Man, I’m so worried something is going to go pear-shaped for my trip home.
Continue reading “Of Waterdeep and Worry”
23,870 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,291 Days Alive
7 Days Till Chicago!
I am exhausted. But I got to have a cup of tea after work, which was nice.
Continue reading “Of Takeout and Tea”
19,763 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,289 Days Alive
9 Days Till Chicago
My fasting sugars have been running stupidly high as of late. I haven’t gotten them back under control yet. But I am working on it.
Continue reading “Of Countdowns and Cluster Headaches”
18,148 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,287 Days Alive
I have a new recipe that Bill6 introduced me to: slow cooker white chicken chili.
Continue reading “Of Cider and Chili”
17,439 / 50,000 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,286 Days Alive
I have to be up early tomorrow to take Spock to the vet. I’m down to a seven on the pain scale, but it still feels like slogging through half-frozen molasses.
I’m for bed. Take your meds, folks.
15,932 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,285 Days Alive
801 Days Straight on Duolingo
My pain levels are on day three of seven to eight. I felt like shit all day and I really don’t know what caused this flare up.
Continue reading “Of Pizza Bread and Pain”
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