Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,555 Days Alive
1 Very Long but Fun Interview
I really, really, really want a corn dog. Or a Chicago style hot dog. Might do chili dogs for dinner tomorrow. With some oven roasted potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
Continue reading “Of Corn Dogs and Customer Service”
13,554 Days Alive
3.5 Pieces of Challah French Toast Eaten
2 Characters Who Died In Game
Bianco and I went out on a date today. Just a little visit to an awesome restaurant/cafe/bookstore/bar called the Kopi Cafe.
Continue reading “Of Dampness and Death (In a Video Game)”
13,552 Days Alive
1 New Crochet Project
I’m making something! That’s not really news; I’ve always got something on the hook.
Continue reading “Of Deliberation and Dust”
13,551 Days Alive
4 Cups of Milk Used to Make Dinner
1 Big Pan of Leftovers
I made some amazing Bacon Mac and Cheese today for dinner. It was super easy, but I definitely wanted to add to it. Maybe next time I make it?
Continue reading “Of Cheese and Choices”
13,550 Days Alive
3.5 Hours Round Trip
Welp. I did go on my interview today. I don’t know if it went well, but I have another tomorrow at noon.
Continue reading “Of Interviews and Indoctrination”
13,549 Days Alive
1 Rescheduled Interview
Today did not go to plan, but perhaps tomorrow will be better?
Continue reading “Of Coffee and Clever Conversations”
13,546 Days Alive
Ran into a bunch of French tourists while I was waiting for a train. They watched me crochet, said I was “etrange”, which for some reason I know means strange? So, go me for knowing a random French word.
Continue reading “Of Elgin and Elocution”
13,544 Days Alive
$2,900 to Fix My Car
1 Accidental Nap
I’m not feeling well. I’ve had a migraine most of the day and just generally feel off-kilter.
Continue reading “Of Migraines and Money”
13,543 Days Alive
1,050 Days Straight on Duolingo
3 Trays of Oven Nachos Made
1 Finished Shawl
Plans went well today. The boys ran a little late, but that happens.
Continue reading “Of Puns and Plans”
13,542 Days Alive
1,049 Days Straight on Duolingo
35 37 Job Applications Submitted Today
2 Possible Bites from Potential Employers
The job hunt continues. I’m hopeful but also slightly discouraged. Not that I’m taking the rejections personal, so much as I’m taking the discourteous ghosting as unprofessional and rather disheartening.
Continue reading “Of Applications and Arrangements”
13,541 Days Alive
9 Minutes of Pressure Cooking Chicken Breast for Dinner
3 Medications Picked Up from the Local Pharmacy
1 Case of Sticker Shock
I didn’t know in Illinois that Metformin was going to cost me sixty dollars. I didn’t know my allergy meds are going to cost $300.
Continue reading “Of Medication and Money”
13,538 Days Alive
Oh man. I had to go to the laundromat today to wash my clothes. Hella expensive. It was $3.50 to wash one load and almost the same to get both loads I washed dry. But the owner and his wife were super sweet.
Continue reading “Of Horchata and Hauling”
13,535 Days Alive
4 Trains Ridden Today
1 Fond Farewell for Now
I took Aaron to Midway Airport this afternoon. His flight got him home a few hours ago.
Continue reading “Of Tomatoes and Travel”
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