Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
15,101 Days Alive
13 Ebooks Checked Out from the Library
7 Physical Books Checked Out from the Public Library
2 Audiobooks Currently Checked Out
1 Video Game Played Today
I restarted Animal Crossing: New Horizons today. I literally couldn’t remember the last time I actually played on my switch lite that I’ve had two or three years now. Depression sucks.
Continue reading “Of Subtle Arts and Switch Lite”
15,098 Days Alive
44 Pages of Every Heart a Doorway Read This Evening
7 Finished Jars of Apple Pie Filling
4 Weeks Or So Until AO3 Is Back Up
1 Bottle of Deep Auburn Hair Dye
Seanan McGuire is one of my favorite authors. I just started reading Every Heart a Doorway and it is delightfully strange with plenty of queer characters.
Continue reading “Of Hearts and Hair Color”
15,097 Days Alive
7 Quarts of Apple Pie Filling Canned
1 Crockpot Full of 5 Quarts of Chopped Apples to Make Apple Butter
1/2 A Bushel of Apples Blanched for Canning
Oh my goodness was the kitchen hot this evening! Owl and I canned about eight quarts of the apple slices into pie filling this evening. And another five to six went into the crock pot on low to stew down into apple butter. So good!
Continue reading “Of Apple Butter and A Crying Jag”
15,096 Days Alive
7 Minute Interview
1/2 Bushel of Apples Peeled and Chopped
I haven’t much to say tonight. I am exhausted and in pain. The interview I attended was straight up weird and I was in and out in under ten minutes. Tomorrow will be better.
Take your meds, folks.
15,093 Days Alive
3 Pumpkins Purchased for Carving and/or Cooking
1/2 Bushel of Apples Brought Home
Today was AMAZING. Do you know the last time I was able to go pumpkin picking at a farm or orchard? Fucking Bill Clinton was still president the last time I picked my own pumpkin.
Continue reading “Of Gourds and Good Times”
15,092 Days Alive
1 Interview Tuesday Morning
I have had a bad day. Post-manic episode depression is no joke. Literally discussing someone else’s unexpected loss of their beloved kitty cat made me nearly break down crying.
Continue reading “Of Delays and Depression”
15,087 Days Alive
24 Pages Read of Seanan McGuire Every Heart a Doorway
1 Drawing Started
I am arting again! Drawing specifically, but getting some ideas out of my head and onto paper which is fantastic!
I am exhausted and out of spoons, so y’all are going to have to deal with a short post.
Take your meds, folks!
15,086 Days Alive
37° F Low Overnight
1 Bag of Laundry Left to Bring in from My Vehicle
Goblyn and Owl helped me sort through my clean clothes and get them put away this evening. I only have one more duffle bag of various garments to haul in from my vehicle before I can finally say I’ve got all my clothes in.
Continue reading “Of Laundry and Low Temps”
15,084 Days Alive
16 Days Until Halloween
15 Items of my To-Do List Completed
4 Days Since My Interview with the Law Office
0 Responses on Any of My Job Applications This Week
Today was fairly productive. I am exhausted but a little upset I didn’t get more done. But, all I can do is my best.
Continue reading “Of Pressure Systems and Productivity”
15,083 Days Alive
83 Applications Submitted
3 Days Since My Last Interview
My roommate Miah is away for another day or so and their dear kitty, Gracie, has decided I am an adequate substitute for affection. She’s a tiny, loud, adorable little ball of fluff and will head butt you for attention.
Continue reading “Of Grace and Gracie”
15,081 Days Alive
19 Minutes One Way to My Job Interview
3 Candles Lit in Prayer
My interview at a local law firm went excellent this morning. I should know by Wednesday if and where I would be working at this place. Everyone wish me luck!
Continue reading “Of Hair Color and Hopes Up”
15,080 Days Alive
I have an interview tomorrow at a local law firm. I really hope I get the job. I dont do well without the structure a job provides. I feel at loose ends.
Continue reading “Of Dog Parks and Decisions”
15,077 Days Alive
>12 Hours Until My Interview
1 Very Bad Pain Day
I got up before seven this morning to make sure Owl was awake on time for a meeting she had at way too early in the morning. Then, I laid down to catch a little more sleep. And then a thunderclap headache ripped me from sleep.
Continue reading “Of Thunderclap Headaches and Thursdays”
