Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,390 Days Alive
1,850 Days Straight on Duolingo
I made turkey chili this evening for dinner. Mac wasn’t up to spending time with me, so it was just me and the ever-underfoot feline overlord.
Continue reading “Of Northern Lights and Nippy Weather”
14,389 Days Alive
1 Bowl of Cereal Had for Dinner
I feel like change is coming again. I hope it’s good change.
I don’t really have anything to share tonight.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
14,383 Days Alive
I’m… weary of soul. I’m trying to keep going in this hellscape, but gods is it hard.
Oh well. Just keep swimming….
And take your meds, folks.
14,382 Days Alive
2nd Iron Man Movie Watched with Tom
I’m watching all the Marvel movies in order with my roommate Tom on Tuesdays. We watched It iron Man 2 this evening and I really liked it.
Continue reading “Of Early Days and Expectations”
14,380 Days Alive
5 Hours Decorating with Tina and Connor
6 Donuts Purchased
3 Finished Christmas Trees Decorated
I got to talk to Mal’s little cluster this evening. Ali gave me a call and we talked for almost an hour! I promised Mal’s eldest daughter I’d try to call at least once a week from now on.
Continue reading “Of Calls and Cinnamon Sugar”
14,373 Days Alive
2.5 Cups of Beef Broth Used
1 Costco Run Done Today
So the migraine that was brewing wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I slept till eight, which was actually nine so that was cool. But then I took another dose of imatrex and laid back down.
Continue reading “Of Cajun Food and Costco”
14,366 Days Alive
3 Hair Color Tubes Used
1 Sweet Surprise from Mac
I finally was able to color my hair!!
Continue reading “Of Radiant Orchid and Root Beer Gelati”
14,362 Days Alive
47 Minutes Spent in Therapy
I’ve got the first repeat of the newest blanket I’m working on done. It’s the display photo of tonight’s post. I managed to keep the pattern correct from memory while in therapy today.
Continue reading “Of Griddle Stitch and Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese”
14,360 Days Alive
10 Rows Crocheted
1 More Forced Day Off Due to COVID.
Well, my Covid-induced vacation has one more day in it. I can’t return to work until Wednesday. Bad for my paycheck, good for my mental health.
Continue reading “Of Goals and Goobers”
14,346 Days Alive
I am worried for my Florida friends and family. Milton looks like it could erase a good part of the West Coast right now.
I can’t do anything but pray everyone makes it through okay.
Made soup for dinner: loaded baked potato.
Take your meds, folks.
14,345 Days Alive
1,304 Words Written Today
25 Days till Halloween and My Anniversary with Mac
26 Inches From the Center of the Rainbow Round Ripple
4 Loads of Laundry to be Done
2 Years with Mac on Halloween
Despite being in a level seven pain cloud and being at a level six discomfort level, I managed to get a lot done today!
Continue reading “Of Autumn and Awesomeness”
14,340 Days Alive
638 Days Since I Moved to Indiana
0 Days Since I’ve Been Blown Off By Supposed Friends
I literally want to cry. I’m so goddamned lonely. I have Mac. My online friends. Chele, J, Reffie. And I guess I do have one “analog” friend here, Tina. But I met her through Mac and having one friend who isn’t a hugger much is like, killing me.
Continue reading “Of Loneliness and Lacking”
14,339 Days Alive
1 Kracken and Coke Zero Imbibed
I helped my roommate break down an old dresser today after work. We made it fit in the trash can with about a dozen well-placed kicks, stomps, and smashes.
Very cathartic.
Continue reading “Of Breaking Things and Booze”
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