Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,780 Days Alive
26 Books Chosen for the 2026 Alphabet Book Challenge
2 Days Until Grandma Gator’s Birthday
1st Day of Hanukkah
I absolutely forgot that Hanukkah started this evening. I gave Grandma Gator a buzz while I was on my way to the grocery store and she reminded me that it was both the first day of Hanukkah and a few days until her birthday!
Continue reading “Of Pivoting and Plotting”
14,424 Days Alive
1 More Sleep Till Christmas Day
I watched The Muppet Christmas Carol with Mac. Now I’m going to bed.
Happy holidays, y’all.
And take your meds, folks.
14,399 Days Alive
1,859 Days Straight on Duolingo
3 Rather Complicated Christmas Gifts to Crochet
2 Meh Beef Chimichangas Eaten
1 Cardigan and Birthday Card to Ship
Well. I’ve well and truly shot myself in the metaphorical crafter’s foot this year. “Only” three things to make…
Continue reading “Of Chimis and Christmas Gifts”
14,379 Days Alive
1,840 Days in a Row on Duolingo
2 Half Trees Put Up
1 Bag Nearly Done!
I spent my morning with Tina and her tiny human, Connor. We invented a new game, got three Christmas trees set up, put together and tested the giant animatronic Grinch, and brought in a half dozen or so totes of ornaments in preparation for tomorrow’s decoration activities.
Continue reading “Of Grinches and Garlic”
13,693 Days Alive
I’m grinding out my magic skill on RuseScape with Mellon.
Today was uneventful. I worked, came home, ate something.
That’s about it. oh, and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it.
Take your meds, folks.
13,663 Days Alive
5 Christmas Trees at the Papas’ House
3 Orders of Bao Buns
1 S’mores Rolled Ice Cream
My morning started with tea. A nice cup of Constant Comment, a spiced black tea that the Papas favor.
Continue reading “Of Christmas Trees and Chinatown”
13,328 Days Alive
7 Pork Dumplings Eaten
1 Nap Taken
Holiday traditions are a wonderful thing. We watched The Muppet Christmas Carol, as I always do on Christmas Eve. I’m up with J and Bill6 for the holiday weekend with Spock.
Continue reading “Of Christmas Eve and Charcuterie”
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.
13,304 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”
26,551 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,293 Days Alive
809 Days Straight on Duolingo
60 Holiday Cards to Make
5 Days Till Chicago
So, we watched some classic Christmas movies tonight! The first Home Alone and then, my favorite: Die Hard.
Continue reading “Of Puns and Preparations”
12,963 Days Alive
5th Rewatch of The Muppet Christmas Carol
3 Loads of Laundry Put Away
2 Egg Rolls Eaten
1 Tired Kitty Cat
Today was… difficult. Not without its lovely moments though. I found myself thinking of Daddy a lot today. He was always big on Christmas, or at least the giving gifts and embracing the heart of the season. I miss his laugh. I miss him.
Continue reading “Of Chinese Food and Cheer”
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