Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,707 Days Alive
2,565 Days on Postmark Wonderland
7 Years on Postmark Wonderland
I forgot that it was the seven year anniversary of my being diagnosed with a mental health problem, specifically bipolar disorder with mania, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and CPTSD.
Continue reading “Of Fountain Pens and Fervency”
14,673 Days Alive
4 Movies “By Association”
1 Wendy’s Junior Cheeseburger Eaten as Part of Dinner
Okay, so, this might seem a little random but I really miss Robin Williams’ movies. I could rattle off more than a few of his movies off the top of my head. I could associate at least one role with a particular emotion, even. But holy fuck do I hate having depression in common with him.
Continue reading “Of Batty and Burgers”
14,597 Days Alive
14 Days Till My 40th Birthday
5 Days Till My Family Trip
2 Orders of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Add Pico de Gallo
I need to finish doing all my damn laundry before I make my trip so I can pack. I’ll need to find one of my swimsuits as well, since I’ll be in the Orlando area with family.
Continue reading “Of Packing and Potatoes”
14,590 Days Alive
2 McChicken Sandwiches with Pickle and Onion Eaten
I have been awake since 0550 this morning. Spock was a super clingy baby this morning and I kept having nightmares.
Continue reading “Of Chicken and Color Changes”
14,582 Days Alive
2,038 Days Straight on Duolingo
Tomorrow is Papa Ben’s birthday! I have to remember to text him to wish him feliz cumpleaños!
Continue reading “Of Judging and June Eve”
14,582 Days Alive
2,038 Days Straight on Duolingo
Tomorrow is Papa Ben’s birthday! I have to remember to text him to wish him feliz cumpleaños!
Continue reading “Of Judging and June Eve”14,575 Days Alive
5 People Attended Crocheting and Coffee Today
2 Mini Tubs of Plain Cream Cheese Used
I finally got my everything bagel this morning! I am pleased.
Continue reading “Of Bagels and Bruises”
14,569 Days Alive
42 Days till my 40th Birthday
5.5 Lectures to Finish Listening To
I am on the mental struggle bus today. No focus, having to re-watch all of my lectures from earlier this week to try and do the assignments.
Continue reading “Of Struggles and Shower Chairs”
14,562 Days Alive
4 Birthday Gifts Given
2 Birthdays Celebrated
1 Full Moon Upcoming
Today was the birthday celebrations for Connor’s fifth birthday, which was yesterday, and Tina’s birthday, which happens to be tomorrow!
Continue reading “Of Dinosaurs and Desserts”
14,555 Days Alive
2,012 Days Straight on Duolingo
5.5 Lectures to Finish Before Midnight Tomorrow
1 New Study-Scented Candle Needed
The photo tonight is my desk setup for studying. Not the full thing, as I’d practically need to take a panoramic for the full L-shaped desk to be revealed.
Continue reading “Of Lingering Pain and Light Sources”
14,548 Days Alive
22nd Day of This Stupid Freaking Headache
5 Weeks Done of Introduction to Healthcare Communication
6 White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Received from Doordash
1 Nat 20 Rolled on a Check During Pathfinder
Today is my fifth and final week of my first college class. I have two new classes: Student Success as well as Healthcare Settings, Claim Cycles, and Claims Processing. I’m not sure what the first class is. The second class should be fairly straightforward.
Continue reading “Of Nat 20s and Nachos”
14,541 Days Alive
Nat 19 Rolled in Pathfinder
13 Bites of Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked Ice Cream
3.5 Hours Overtime Worked Today
3 Buffalo-Sauce Dipped Chicken Tenders from Rally’s
47 Minute Nap
1 Discussion Board Post Made Today
I am utterly exhausted. I woke up at quarter to seven this morning…. Which absolutely sucks bawls because I didn’t fall asleep until well after four am this morning. Ugh.
Continue reading “Of Buffalo Sauce and Ben & Jerry’s”
14,534 Days Alive
4th Week of Class Starting Monday
2 Assignments to Finish Tomorrow Before Midnight
1 Pack of Magic: the Gathering Cards Purchased Today
I fell asleep at Beau and Tina’s today. We went for our normal game night, but Jamison, our dungeon master, and Dustin, our roommate, are out of town at C2E2 this weekend. So instead of a game or two of Magic and then Pathfinder, everyone just played Magic.
Continue reading “Of Exacerbation and Expos”
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