Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
How are you creative?
I used to call myself a “self expressionist“. I’m pretty sure the only mediums I haven’t tried yet are just the ones that have been cost prohibitive. I write. I draw and paint and crochet and decorate and bake and cook. Tell really bad jokes. I am creative in every way that I can be.
How have your political views changed over time?
I have always been against capitalism. I have always been an outspoken advocate for those who are transient or homeless.
I have only gotten louder, gayer, and fiercer in my belief that the world is not meant to be run by old white men alone. I mean, if you pick up any history book ever, that is why.
14,793 Days Alive
3 Packs of Coca Cola Purchased for the House
3 Pound Bag of Yellow Onions Bought for $1.89
1 Trip to Goodwill with Lucian This Afternoon
Well, I found one more book for my bookshelf when Lucian and I went to Goodwill this afternoon.
Continue reading “Of Clean Up and Construction”Who are the biggest influences in your life?
Bea Arthur for her moxie, intelligence, Marine Corps Women’s Reserve service, and just general amazing heart.
Robin Williams for all that he did for his family fellow man while battling his own demons.
Lucille Ball for her being clever, kind, hilarious, and more than just a little bit weird.
Leonard Nimoy, for being an amazing artist, actor, and poet. Also, to be the second guy that I ever thought looked good in blue eyeshadow.
I’m sure there are more, especially if you count fictional people.
14,788 Days Alive
2,222 Days Straight on Duolingo
2 Massive Trays of Chicken Nachos Made for Dinner
Well, I finished today kind of late, but at least I finished. I am still struggling emotionally with the holidays and everything else going on right now. And that stuff going on in my life, the lives of my loved ones, and the general world on fire thing we’re all dealing with right now.
Continue reading “Of Cotija Cheese and Chuckles”List your top 5 grocery store items.
According to the app for my local grocery store the list is as follows:
Honorable mention to the Gino’s East Chicago Deep Dish style frozen pizza and Diet Cream Soda Faygo.
14,785 Days Alive
2,221 Days Straight on Duolingo
4 Hours Spent at the Big Gay Holiday Market
1 Hug from a Stranger
Trigger warning: discussion of parental demise.
I actually fought with myself on whether or not to post this one. I’ve decided to post it, but heavily trimmed of most of the anger I originally had spewing in this.
Continue reading “Of Holiday Markets and Hugs”
14,784 Days Alive
33 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked Tonight
0 Spoons Left
If I get to sleep before two am, it will be a miracle. I’ve made cookies for the company potluck tomorrow. I’ve tried to go to bed early. It is just after eleven and I have been flipping over like an annoyed rotisserie chicken.
I’m just going to take an anti-anxiety med.
Take your meds, folks.
14,783 Days Alive
7 Days Until Christmas Eve
1 Possible Future Road Trip for the Holiday?
I am looking back over all that has happened in 2025. It’s not all sunshine and roses, but there was growth.
Continue reading “Of Glances Backward and Growth”What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?
I would have to say that the most prominent positive events of the past calendar year would be my choice of myself for my fortieth birthday.
14,777 Days Alive
14 Days Until Christmas Day
4 days Till Hanukkah Starts
Posts publish a LOT easier when one remembers to freaking hit “POST”. Ugh.
Driving to work today was an absolutely heinous adventure of the no thank you kind. I do not have any more spoons left for talking or typing things out. I did make an amazing French onion soup today that was nonalcoholic.
It really was ridiculously delicious.
I am heading to bed. I am exhausted, and while I only work until the afternoon tomorrow, it’s still a bit of a long shift when you’re kind of recovering from… something? I don’t know what I wrote here, but suffice it to say my brain was mush.
Take your meds, folks
14,775 Days Alive
13 Whoppers is a Serving
4 of Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets Enjoyed with Dinner
3-ish Hours of Sleep Last Night
1 Row Crocheted on Lynne’s Blanket
$0.53 Cents Paid for an Extra Cup of Ranch Nugget Sauce For Lucian
Holy crap, am I so glad I work from home tomorrow! Sleet, cold weather, icy roads, and a damned headache I’ve been nursing since noon. Ugh.
Continue reading “Of Ranch Cups and Rest Needed”
14,771 Days Alive
400+ Ebooks Removed from My Kindle Collection
211 Approximate Hours Until the Start of Hanukkah 2025
50+ Pages of Notes Taken in Today’s Training Sessions
It was my third day at my new in-office job today. Everyone is still super awesome. They are also super loud, but when I am training, I can shut the door so I can actually hear the videos I’m supposed to watch.
Continue reading “Of Tearing Up and Time Consumption”
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