Of Cars and Cookies

March 31, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ 1 Comment

13,425 Days Alive

I’m starting to think that the universe is testing me. What the test is, I’m not sure. But I am also positive I’m passing it so far.

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Of Tea and Tummy Aches

March 24, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

13,418 Days Alive

Today was… I’m almost better. Like, can’t call out tomorrow but not feeling quite human.

Off to bed now, after a final cup of hot tea to assuage the stomach ache goblins.

Take your meds, folks.

Of Rows and Rumblings

March 17, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

13,411 Days Alive

4 Rows Crocheted on the Current WIP

1 Video Chat

It’s nearly the weekend and, gods, could I not be more grateful.

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Of Stress and Subtlety

March 3, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

13,397 Days Alive

A coworker is pissed off at me because, long story short, I asked for help at work when I was falling apart and it fell on her.

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Of Indigo and Illustrations

February 24, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

13,390 Days Alive

905 Days Straight on Duolingo

So. I’m going to sketch up my floral sleeve tattoo idea. It gives me another small goal to work towards.

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Of Doctors and Dissatisfaction

February 17, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

13,383 Days Alive

$349.95 for my Basaglar

9.3 A1C

1 Disappointed Me

So. I still can’t afford my insulin. I refuse to pay $349.95 for it. It’s the principle of the matter as well as I just don’t fucking have it.

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Of Mentality and Malaise

February 10, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

13,376 Days Alive

891 Days Straight on Duolingo

I’m exhausted so this will be brief.

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Of Sadness and Softness

February 3, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

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?

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Of Medication and Morons

January 27, 2022 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

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.

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Of Achievement and (Possible) Arrhythmia

December 16, 2021 ~ Theodora Vanyar ~ Leave a comment

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.

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