Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,887 Days Alive
Today was A Day From Hell. No, I don’t want to talk about it. I’m praying this weekend goes smoothly at this point.
I’m going to start Aunt Donna’s Whovian Scarf tomorrow.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
13,886 Days Alive
18 Rows To Go on Junior’s Blanket
2 Candles Going
1 Crying Jag
I had all these plans to attack the kitchen when I got home. And then I turned wrong as I was straightening and my back threw a bitch fit.
Continue reading “Of Tears and Trying”
13,833 Days Alive
20 Rows to Go on Junior’s Blanket
2 Hour Nap Taken
1/2 an Asada Burrito Eaten
I took this Sunday as a mental health day. I napped, I ate, I might read a bit later, and I’ve been working on the last third of Junior’s Blanket.
Continue reading “Of Carne and Crocheting”
13,877 Days Alive
1 Lost Set of Keys
So. I’ve lost my only car key. Three people and myself have torn the house apart looking for the keys.
Continue reading “Of Searching and Sadness”
13,875 Days Alive
5 Good Friends
1 Amazing Birthday Cake
I feel like a bad daughter because I spent the day having fun with my nearest and dearest friends. Why? Why guilty? My mother died this morning.
Continue reading “Of Cake and Cackling”
13,874 Days Alive
300+ Miles Driven
4 Slices of Pizza at the Blue Room Bar
1 Game of Terraforming Mars
We made it!
Continue reading “Of Joviality and J”
13,870 Days Alive
3 Days, 14 Hours Till Wheels Up on the Road-trip
2 Air Mattresses to Return
1 Worrying Pain in My Side
Originally, Mellon and I were going to sleep on a pair of super-nice air mattresses. But that plan has changed! We’re getting a hotel near J and Beau’s place in Ohio.
Continue reading “Of Music and Money”
13,868 Days Alive
5 Days, 12 Hours Til the Roadtrip to J and Beau!
2 Books Borrowed from Mae
So, Mellon’s friend Bo has a wife, who I will call Mae. She’s a really crafty, kind woman who is a voracious reader.
Continue reading “Of Books and Borrowing”
13,863 Days Alive
1 Birthday Cake Ordered
Well, I had a panic attack today. Because I ordered myself a birthday cake. It’s from a mom and pop bakery near where J and Beau live.
Continue reading “Of Parties and Pasta”
13,853 Days Alive
The Crisis Hotline was less than helpful today. They hung up on me when I called. But I’m going to assume technical difficulties.
I’m still here. I’m taking my meds, reaching out to talk to people when I’m struggling.
That’s all I’ve got today.
Take your meds, folks.
13,849 Days Alive
1 Missing Mexican Pizza
Mellon tried to be sweet today and surprise me with Tacos Bell for lunch, since we both had this holiday Monday off. It… didn’t go well, thanks to the carelessness of no doubt over worked, and underpaid, food service workers.
Continue reading “Of Mexican and Mistakes”
13,847 Days Alive
31% Through Story Genius
2 Battles Survived During Pathfinder
I nearly fell asleep at the table while the guys were playing Magic today. I don’t know why I am so tired.
Continue reading “Of Nuggets and Not Napping”
13,834 Days Alive
1,677 Words Written Today
1,333 Days Straight on Duolingo
1 Accidental Nap
I was not as productive as I wanted to be today. Just… emotionally overwhelmed. I hate this particular holiday. Mother’s Day is not a happy day for me.
Continue reading “Of Emotions and Electronics”
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