Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,489 Days Alive
301 Miles to Drive Tomorrow
1 Bag Packed
Well, my friends, I’m going in my first solo road trip in my new vehicle tomorrow after work. I’m super excited and slightly nervous.
Continue reading “Of Rent and Road Trips”
14,482 Days Alive
25% Interest Rate on a a Potential Car Loan
1 Test Drive Taken this Evening
It’s late. I’m tired. I hate car shopping and places that charge the state maximum for interest rates.
I’m going to bed in self-defense.
Take your meds, folks.
63,595 Miles on Sherrinford the Ford Focus
14,479 Days Alive
1 Fond, Tearful Farewell
Well, I said goodbye to my Ford Focus today and returned the rental that my insurance covered for me for three whole days after m car was declared a total loss. Three days.
Continue reading “Of Skyrim and Sad Days”
14,472 Days Alive
$44.73 Spent on Medication
4 Mega Stuffed Oreos Eaten
2 Rows Left on the Border of Axton’s Blanket
The man who towed my car to the repair shop was a walking, delightful, chain-smoking stereotype. Marlboro Red 33s smoking guy named ‘Joe’ who called me “little lady” and “miss ma’am” during our approximately forty-five minutes together.
Continue reading “Of Towing and Taxes”
14,441 Days Alive
10th Chapter of Crows at the Crossroads Beta Read
2 Shredded Chicken Chimichangas for Dinner
I work makeup today. For funies, why not? I don’t do it often, but maybe I should. I enjoy feeling better about myself, even if the dysmorphia kicks my ass sometimes.
Continue reading “Of Snow and Shredded Chicken”
14,439 Days Alive
11 Chapters Written for Crows at the Crossroads
9.5 A1C Down from 11.8
1 New Medication to Start This Weekend
I’ve got a new mental health maraca (read: medication) to pick up tomorrow after work.
Continue reading “Of Copays and Coupons”
14,437 Days Alive
1 Pork Loin Oven Roasted for Dinner
I’m still reading Assistant to the Villain and I’m about halfway through it. I think I’ll be able to finish it in the next day or two.
Continue reading “Of Overwhelmed and Overworked”
14,431 Days Alive
366 Days Made through Alive
It’s New Year’s Eve! Less than an hour till The Gregorian New Year kicks off. Here’s hoping 2025 is one of gentle growth, laughter, and positive change.
Continue reading “New Year’s Eve 2025”
14,430 Days Alive
$62.51 Spent on Groceries from Me
2 Hours Till Mac’s Birthday
Groceries ran us about $180 today. Yikes on bikes has food gotten expensive.
Continue reading “Of Groceries and Goals”
14,426 Days Alive
32+ Books I’m Planning to Read in 2025
We had shells and cheese for dinner, Parmesan-and-herb roasted broccoli, and oven-baked kielbasa. Cheese was the predominant ingredient this evening.
Continue reading “Of Cobwebs and Comfort Food”
14,420 Days Alive
3 Minutes Late to Work
I’m on a manic upswing right now and everything feels like it’s in all caps.
Continue reading “Of Managing and Mania”
14,411 Days Alive
6 Holiday Presents Received from J!
3 Holiday Cards Finished
I got Christmachanukwanzukabirthdasolstinewyearmas gifts! J sent an Amazon package to the house with some awesome presents inside for the holidays!
Continue reading “Of Card Stock and Cat Hair”
14,409 Days Alive
10,894 Words Written on a Self-Indulgence
31 Books Planned to be Read in 2025
21 Goals for 2025
I’ve come up with my list of small and moderate goals for 2025!
Continue reading “Of Year’s End and Yawning”
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