Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,636 Days Alive
T-Minus 4 Days till NaNoWriMo
1.5 Hours Played on For the King with Mellon
1 New Mask
I have a Halloween mask! It’s pretty and shiny and feels nice on my face.
Continue reading “Of Seashells and Steam Sales”
13,556 Days Alive
1 Job Offer Letter
I got an offer letter from the retail gig today! I accepted it almost immediately.
Continue reading “Of Disappointment and Determination”
13,499 Days Alive
8.1 A1C !!
Man. It was $47.50 to fill up my tank today. Fucking hell.
Continue reading “Of Cats and Closures”
13,498 Days Alive
10 Rows Done on the Rose-y Throw
I got to spend most of the day with my darling friend, Reffie. We went to one of my old college haunts and got milk teas with boba!
Continue reading “Of Boba and Boats”
13,471 Days Alive
5+ Billed Hours at Work Today
I busted my ass off today at work. I’m not sure that it’ll help in the long run, but eh. I tried.
Continue reading “Of Ghosts and Goals”
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”
13,188 Days Alive
705 Days in a Row on Duolingo
289 Pounds
16 Pounds Lost
11.8 A1C
Oh, boy did today suck-a-palooza. My diabetes is no longer under control and likely hasn’t been since I ran out of insulin in February.
Continue reading “Of Weight and Worries”
13,063 Days Alive
3 New Diagnoses
2 Adjustments to Medication
1 Doctor Appointment
Today was… a train wreck. I didn’t finish anything that I wanted to at work, barely got to touch my calls. I’m so frustrated. The system kept going down today and it just killed my ability to get things done.
Continue reading “Of Medicine and Malfunctioning Technologies”
13,051 Days Alive
So not only did I wake up around two a.m. violently ill, I also had a telehealth doctor appointment today. And I have a new diagnosis.
Continue reading “Of Distress and Diagnosis”
13,031 Days Alive
I had my meds doctor appointment today. I was honest about how much I’m struggling and how suicidal I am.
Continue reading “Of Tears and Tacos”13,030 Days Alive
3 Cucumber Dill Sandwiches Consumed
My poor team lead Miss Britt is down for the count with a sinus infection, the poor dear. I hope she feels better soon. Work went well today, though I wish I’d gotten more calls done.
Continue reading “Of Dill and Dishes”
13,021 Days Alive
1 Cup of Chai Enjoyed
So I made cheaters Caprese salad this evening. Basil, tomato, mozzarella pearls, spring mix, white onion, and balsamic vinaigrette. Super easy to make and eat. It gets better the longer it rests, too, so the leftovers will be awesome tomorrow.
Continue reading “Of Pearls and Progress”
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