Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
15,097 Days Alive
7 Quarts of Apple Pie Filling Canned
1 Crockpot Full of 5 Quarts of Chopped Apples to Make Apple Butter
1/2 A Bushel of Apples Blanched for Canning
Oh my goodness was the kitchen hot this evening! Owl and I canned about eight quarts of the apple slices into pie filling this evening. And another five to six went into the crock pot on low to stew down into apple butter. So good!
Continue reading “Of Apple Butter and A Crying Jag”
15,095 Days Alive
3 Rounds of Pain Meds Taken Today
2 Bowls of Pasta Salad Eaten
1/2 Way Through Uncle Mark’s Two Tone Throw
I finally hit the official half way point on the Two Tone Throw I am making for Uncle Mark. It may end up being smaller than initially planned, just because of yarn and a few other factors.
Continue reading “Of Crochet and Colors”
15,093 Days Alive
3 Pumpkins Purchased for Carving and/or Cooking
1/2 Bushel of Apples Brought Home
Today was AMAZING. Do you know the last time I was able to go pumpkin picking at a farm or orchard? Fucking Bill Clinton was still president the last time I picked my own pumpkin.
Continue reading “Of Gourds and Good Times”
15,089 Days Alive
33 1/2 Hours Awake
1 Brief Nap Achieved
Okay, so my amazing partner Owl has a work thing this week that is taking place overseas. She’s attending the conference digitally, so she has to get up at one a.m. local time to do her work and participate. And then I hyperfocsed on something.
Continue reading “Of Hognose Snakes and Hanging Out”
15,086 Days Alive
37° F Low Overnight
1 Bag of Laundry Left to Bring in from My Vehicle
Goblyn and Owl helped me sort through my clean clothes and get them put away this evening. I only have one more duffle bag of various garments to haul in from my vehicle before I can finally say I’ve got all my clothes in.
Continue reading “Of Laundry and Low Temps”
15,084 Days Alive
16 Days Until Halloween
15 Items of my To-Do List Completed
4 Days Since My Interview with the Law Office
0 Responses on Any of My Job Applications This Week
Today was fairly productive. I am exhausted but a little upset I didn’t get more done. But, all I can do is my best.
Continue reading “Of Pressure Systems and Productivity”
15,083 Days Alive
83 Applications Submitted
3 Days Since My Last Interview
My roommate Miah is away for another day or so and their dear kitty, Gracie, has decided I am an adequate substitute for affection. She’s a tiny, loud, adorable little ball of fluff and will head butt you for attention.
Continue reading “Of Grace and Gracie”
15,081 Days Alive
19 Minutes One Way to My Job Interview
3 Candles Lit in Prayer
My interview at a local law firm went excellent this morning. I should know by Wednesday if and where I would be working at this place. Everyone wish me luck!
Continue reading “Of Hair Color and Hopes Up”
15,080 Days Alive
I have an interview tomorrow at a local law firm. I really hope I get the job. I dont do well without the structure a job provides. I feel at loose ends.
Continue reading “Of Dog Parks and Decisions”
15,079 Days Alive
6 Library Books Checked Out with My New Library Card
4 Glasses of Diet Coke at Lunch
1 Awesome Afternoon Date with Bear
I slept in a bit today. I knew I had the lu ch date with Bear at two p.m. so I kind of just… chilled with Owl.
Continue reading “Of Libations and Library Cards”
15,075 Days Alive
77 Job Applications Put in on Indeed
1 Accidental Nap
I knew the travel day would take it out of me, but oh my gods was I so tired today. I ended up crashing on the couch accidentally.
Continue reading “Of Recovery and Reapplying”
15,070 Days Alive
1,155 Miles Flown, Approximately, Yesterday
2 More Days Until My Graduation Ceremony!
1 Meal Shared With An Old Friend
I got to see Lex today, which was amazing! We went to Fiesta Cancun Mexican Restaurant. Honestly, it was very much like being back in Cancun! The decor was stunning, if visually overwhelming. But the food was amazing and the company even better.
Continue reading “Of Chuckling and Chile Relleno”
15,053 Days Alive
15 Days Till I See My Florida Fam
13/32 Motifs Finished
1 No Good, Horrible, Very Bad Day Brightened By a Work Friend
I forgot my lunch today. I also fucking started bleeding again, which is some utter bullshit. I was grumpy and out of sorts and one minute late to work today. It just wasn’t a good day.
Until it was.
Continue reading “Of Compassion and Carrots”
