Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,063 Days Alive
3 New Diagnoses
2 Adjustments to Medication
1 Doctor Appointment
Today was… a train wreck. I didn’t finish anything that I wanted to at work, barely got to touch my calls. I’m so frustrated. The system kept going down today and it just killed my ability to get things done.
Continue reading “Of Medicine and Malfunctioning Technologies”
13,021 Days Alive
1 Cup of Chai Enjoyed
So I made cheaters Caprese salad this evening. Basil, tomato, mozzarella pearls, spring mix, white onion, and balsamic vinaigrette. Super easy to make and eat. It gets better the longer it rests, too, so the leftovers will be awesome tomorrow.
Continue reading “Of Pearls and Progress”
13,014 Days Alive
21 Motifs to Finish
2 Lovey-Dovey Movies
1.5 Hours Without Power
1 Still Under the Weather Kitty
So the power knocked out for about two hours or so earlier today. We were watching The Princess Bride when the power went out. Fen and I opened up the house and did some cleaning while the power was out.
Continue reading “Of The Princess Bride and Power Outages”
13,013 Days Alive
5 Rolls of Sushi Eaten
2.5 Diet Cokes Consumed
1 Awesome Day
Spock had me up at four a.m. again today. He was hungry which is a good thing. He’s still constipated, but he’s in good spirits and still eating and drinking as he should.
Continue reading “Of Celebration and Cola”
13,010 Days Alive
1st Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Taken
So, my arm hurts like hell. Tender to the touch at the injection site. But I’m glad I did it.
Continue reading “Of Needles and Noise”
13,009 Days Alive
I get my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow. I’m not looking forward to it as I’m always afraid of having bad reactions to shots.
But I’ll power through.
Continue reading “Of Immunizations and Illness”
13.007 Days Alive
2 New Recipes to Tweak
1 Happy Spockers
Spock and Fen both seemed glad to see me back home. The visit with Mal and the girls was nice. I am glad to be home, though. Not crocheting for a full weekend was weird.
Continue reading “Of Roadtrips and Recipes”
12,999 Days Alive
521 Day Streak On Duolingo
6 Skeins of Colors for Meg’s Blanket
4 Loads of Laundry Done
2 Slices of Bacon and Onion Pizza
1 Finished Blanket for Little Bee
I had a massive headache this morning. So I put on my second favorite Hayao Miyazaki film, Howl’s Moving Castle. I found out that I don’t own Spirited Away!
Continue reading “Of Miyazaki and Munchies”
12,995 Days Alive
2 Bowls of Spaghetti Eaten
Well, my headache has mostly abated. I remembered to take my caffeine pills this morning so that helped.
Continue reading “Of Cola and Cooking”
12,978 Days Alive
500 Day Streak on Duolingo
2 Board Games Played So Far
1 Tarot Card Reading
I’m up with Bill6 and J tonight, so my formerly boring, laundry-laden day is now filled with board games.
We’re watching laying Pandemic: Fall of Rome after doing some tarot readings for each other.
I’m going to go play games and maybe blog proper later.
Take your meds, folks.
12,976 Days Alive
2 Pieces of Naan Eaten
1 Massive Crying Jag
I sat in my car and cried when I got home from work today. I’m so afraid of losing my job. I’m so frustrated that it seems like I’m not getting a second stimulus payment. I’m so tired of being tired again.
Continue reading “Of Fury and Fear”12,966 Days Alive
3 Days Left in 2020
2 Helpings of Chips and Queso
1 Unshakeable Headache
I think it’s the flip-flopping weather, but I’ve got another headache I can’t seem to shake.
Continue reading “Of Mondays and Malaise”
12,940 Days Alive
7,829 Words Written on the New Fic
1 Holiday Tradition Accomplished
Fen and I watched Die Hard this evening. Because it’s a Christmas movie, of course. I forgot how much I enjoyed it, as it’s been many years since last I saw it.
Continue reading “Of Christmas and Cinema”