Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,557 Days Alive
I’m at a solid eight today on the pain scale. I dunno what I did to incur the wrath of my joints, but between my headache and my joint pain, I’ve been barely functioning today.
Continue reading “Of Pain and Pursuit”
13,556 Days Alive
1 Job Offer Letter
I got an offer letter from the retail gig today! I accepted it almost immediately.
Continue reading “Of Disappointment and Determination”
13,555 Days Alive
1 Very Long but Fun Interview
I really, really, really want a corn dog. Or a Chicago style hot dog. Might do chili dogs for dinner tomorrow. With some oven roasted potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
Continue reading “Of Corn Dogs and Customer Service”
13,553 Days Alive
11 Rows Crocheted on the Buffalo Plaid Blanket
1 Day Without Napping
I forgot to take out the trash today. I meant to, but I’m having a high pain day.
Continue reading “Of Lackluster and Laziness”
13,552 Days Alive
1 New Crochet Project
I’m making something! That’s not really news; I’ve always got something on the hook.
Continue reading “Of Deliberation and Dust”
13,551 Days Alive
4 Cups of Milk Used to Make Dinner
1 Big Pan of Leftovers
I made some amazing Bacon Mac and Cheese today for dinner. It was super easy, but I definitely wanted to add to it. Maybe next time I make it?
Continue reading “Of Cheese and Choices”
13,548 Days Alive
I have an interview tomorrow with a marketing firm.
I am quite excited.
Continue reading “Of Stew and Surprises”
13,547 Days Alive
1 Awesome New Recipe in my Repertoire
I made Enchilada Pasta for dinner this evening. I had to scrounge through the pantry because I somehow lost a can of enchilada sauce?! Like, it’s gone-sies and I haven’t any clue where it could have gone!
Continue reading “Of Searching and Soup”
13,546 Days Alive
Ran into a bunch of French tourists while I was waiting for a train. They watched me crochet, said I was “etrange”, which for some reason I know means strange? So, go me for knowing a random French word.
Continue reading “Of Elgin and Elocution”
13,544 Days Alive
$2,900 to Fix My Car
1 Accidental Nap
I’m not feeling well. I’ve had a migraine most of the day and just generally feel off-kilter.
Continue reading “Of Migraines and Money”
13,542 Days Alive
1,049 Days Straight on Duolingo
35 37 Job Applications Submitted Today
2 Possible Bites from Potential Employers
The job hunt continues. I’m hopeful but also slightly discouraged. Not that I’m taking the rejections personal, so much as I’m taking the discourteous ghosting as unprofessional and rather disheartening.
Continue reading “Of Applications and Arrangements”
13,541 Days Alive
9 Minutes of Pressure Cooking Chicken Breast for Dinner
3 Medications Picked Up from the Local Pharmacy
1 Case of Sticker Shock
I didn’t know in Illinois that Metformin was going to cost me sixty dollars. I didn’t know my allergy meds are going to cost $300.
Continue reading “Of Medication and Money”
13,385 Days Alive
900 Days Straight on Duolingo
J came over today. We were trying to save money by buying groceries rather than going out to eat. It… didn’t work. Inflation is real.
Continue reading “Of Sausage and Short-Circuts”
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