Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,372 Days Alive
I spent the day with Cleo today. We tried to shop small and local to get some writing done at a place called Grassroots here in Tampa.
It didn’t work out as planned.
Continue reading “Of Lounging and Laughter”
13,371 Days Alive
I had a rather long day today. Did dishes and laundry and fed the cat.
Continue reading “Of Lacking and Laundry”
13,370 Days Alive
1 New Squishmallow Added to my Collection of Stuffed Animals
I was deprived of a proper childhood. I grew up in an often hellacious, neglectful, and abusive home. So now I enjoy some simpler pleasures, like stuffed animals and doing origami, when stressed out.
Continue reading “Of Stress and Squishmallows”
13,369 Days Alive
1 Rotten Day
What do you miss the most when you lose someone? Their laugh? The inside jokes you had? The years of memories that you know will eventually fade to nothingness?
Continue reading “Of Sadness and Softness”
13,367 Days Alive
We watched a “reality” show on Vampires in America tonight while we ate dinner. It was infinitely mockable.
Continue reading “Of Brownies and Believing”
13,366 Days Alive
2,506 Words in Chapter Five of Crows at the Crossroads
881 Days Straight on Duolingo
I was shorted an item in my meal order this evening. I was annoyed by it, but I know that the staff are likely doing their best while being cropped by shortages and wage fuckery.
Continue reading “Of Spirited Away and Shorted”
13,364 Days Alive
15 Minutes Spent Prepping Zuppa Toscana
10 Minutes Cooking in the Instant Pot
1 Smaller Pair of Shorts!
J, Bill6, and I went out to Plant City to have breakfast with J’s mom, Mel this morning. I had pancakes and bacon.
Continue reading “Of Zuppa and Zippers”
13,362 Days Alive
1,912 Words in Chapter Five of Crows at the Crossroads
$998.00 For My Ozempic
887 Days Straight on Duolingo
4 Memos Left to be Up To Date
Work went well. I got a small but appreciated raise. And my medication is again cost-prohibitive. A grand for my blood sugar med. today has been a mixed bag.
Continue reading “Of Medication and Morons”
13,361 Days Alive
1,866 Words So Far in Chapter Five of Crows at the Crossroads
1 Cup of Coffee Imbibed
I was on the struggle bus today. Couldn’t wake up to save my soul. And even after I got out of bed and got to work, I was weary.
Continue reading “Of Memos and Meals”
13,360 Days Alive
1,213 Days Straight on PostmarkWonderland
2 Plates of Nachos Eaten
1 Long Day
I’m super tired so here is the five hit breakdown of my day:
Continue reading “Of Nachos and Nightly Giggles”
13,359 Days Alive
I’m out of my allergy medicine and can’t get more till I get paid on Friday. So I’ve got a constant sinus headache. Which sucks.
Continue reading “Of Chilly Weather and Congestion”
13,358 Days Alive
1,597 Words in Chapter Five of Crows at the Crossroads
2 Grocery Stores Visited
1 Lackluster Piece of Tres Leches Cake Eaten
I’ve gotten more writing done today, and laundry, and cleaning! I drove home from J and Bill6’s place before noon today.
Continue reading “Of Cleaning and Creating”
13,356 Days Alive
77 Miles Driven
8 Documents Filed
1 Massive Work Day
Here’s a secret: I hate driving at night. I’m always terrified I’m going to get into an accident and have no one to call.
Continue reading “Of Terror and Timeliness”
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