Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,320 Days Alive
835 Days Straight on Duolingo
8.6 A1C
1 Possible Cardiac Issue
Trigger warning: discussion of sexual assault survival.
So. I went to the doctor today. Good news: I lost three pounds, my A1C is down to 8.6 from eleven point something. Bad news: I may have to do without caffeine and other stimulants like my Adderall due the possibility of an arrhythmia.
Continue reading “Of Achievement and (Possible) Arrhythmia”
13,319 Days Alive
834 Days Straight on Duolingo
1 Holiday Wreath Hanging at Mal’s and Bubbles’ New House
Man, today was one of those days where anything that could go wrong, did. And a few other things that I didn’t know could go wrong did, too.
Continue reading “Of Life Preservers and Lift”
13,317 Days Alive
I’m busting my hump at work to catch up this week.
It’s only Monday and my brain is already tired.
I can’t wait for next week.
Take your meds, folks.
13,312 Days Alive
32 Cards Made, Personalized, Signed, Stuffed with a Word Search, and Wax Sealed
1 Aching Hand
Short and sweet: I finished the holiday cards for work. Gotta make about thirty more for non-work people.
I’m going to bed. Take your meds, folks.
13,311 Days Alive
41 Holiday Cards to Finish
19 Holiday Cards Made
1 Fried, Scrambled, and Aching Brain
I wanted to star/finish the other forty-two cards tonight. They’re all I need to make this holiday season, down from over a hundred.
Continue reading “Of Air-Frying and Aspirations”
13,310 Days Alive
10 Hour Work Day
1 Sour Stomach
I’m not feeling well after a very, very long day.
Continue reading “Of Pot Pie and Peculiarities”
13,305 Days Alive
820 Days Straight on Duolingo
1 New Book
I went to Barnes and Noble today. It’s in the same parking lot as work. I had to take a lunch today just to take a breath, ya know? So I spent a few dollars on a book for myself on oils and herbs so Incan try my hand at making some things to help myself.
Continue reading “Of Books and Beastly Behavior”13,304 Days Alive
819 Days Straight on Duolingo
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When I was home for the holiday this past week, the Papas said that they needed my new address for a Christmas card. I thought nothing of it as they do send out holiday cards And then I received an amazing InstaPot /air fryer this afternoon from them! It’s HUGE and I love it. We’re going to make something in it this week. I can’t wait!
And then! The Christmas Bunny got me a new Christmas tree!
Continue reading “Of Trolls and Trees”
13,303 Days Alive
998.327 Miles, Approximately, Flown Today
8 Months Till the Move
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I’m pleasantly tired from today’s travel adventure from Midway Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Continue reading “Of Planes and Profanity”
13,297 Days Alive
T-Minus 30 Hours to Takeoff
19 Holiday Cards Made
2 Days without Writing
I’m going to bed but here’s the thing: tomorrow is gonna be bananas. I’ve got work till noon, then a trip to the airport and a flight at 4:30 EST back home.
Continue reading “Of Packed Bags and Planes”
13,296 Days Alive
I’ve been trying to fall asleep since 8:30. It’s not working.
I’m going to go read.
Take your meds, folks.
28,265 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,295 Days Alive
3 Days Till Chicago!
0 Cards Finished
Today did not go as planned.
Continue reading “Of Holiday Cards and Horror”
27,758 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,294 Days Alive
4 Days Till Chicago!
Too tired to give a damn about anything. And hurting. Couldn’t even stomach dinner.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
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