Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,536 Days Alive
11 Days into this Stupid Headache
6 Boneless Pork Chops Made for Dinner
I’m so fucking tired. I am running on fumes mentally. I know it’ll be okay, I guess, but I’m just tired of being tired. Of the anemia. Of the headache.
Edit: posts work better when you remember to post them.
Take your meds, folks
14,509 Days Alive
13 Years Since I’ve Been Enrolled in College
5 Hours Fighting with the Computers at Work
2 FAFSA Applications Filled Out
1 Chicago Dog (Lacking Sport Peppers) Eaten,
I did it. I applied to be a student at Ultimate Medical Academy for their Medical Billing and Coding degree. I am “I had to take anti-anxiety meds to calm the fuck down” anxious about it. Why? Because of many reasons.
Continue reading “Of College and Chicago Dogs”
14,498 Days Alive
16 Ounces of Spicy Bourbon Chicken Eaten
2 Craft Stores Visited Today
0 Skeins of Yarn Purchased Today
I made it out of not one but TWO craft stores without buying any yarn today. Applaud away, I shall wait…
Okay. Anyway!
Continue reading “Of Mango Thai and Michael’s Crafts”
14,434 Days Alive
1 Broken Hot Water Heater
Welp. My anxiety is at a thousand percent.
We have no hot water. I’m going to take some meds to try and not hyperventilate because they’re going to try and DIY replacing the hot water heater tomorrow. It’s $500 for the hot water heater. And more for the tools and stuff to install it.
Continue reading “Of Hot WaterHeaters and Hyperventilating”
14,402 Days Alive
7 Inches of Snow Forecast
I fell in love with this stupidly expensive lotion I received as a gift. It smells lightly floral and helps my hands stop hurting.
Maybe I’ll ask Mac for it for Valentine’s Day?
I’m so exhausted and took an anti-anxiety med because we had an absolutely unhinged patient threaten gun violence upon us today.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
14,392 Days Alive
6 Skeins of Yarn to Give Away
So my friend Tina got to go sorta shopping in my yarn backstock today and there are six small skeins of Caron Party in three colors I’m no longer using that I’m able to regift to her in exchange for caffeinated beverages.
Continue reading “Of Strains and Sesame Chicken”
14,350 Days Alive
2 Wasps Killed By My Roommate Dustin
1 Order of Orange Chicken, Extra Spicy
We had Chinese from the local joint tonight. It was good.
Continue reading “Of Wasps and Wonton Soup”
14,349 Days Alive
2 Ultrasounds Taken
1 Candle Burning
Today was… difficult to say the least. First world problems of being in pain because of a simple medical procedure.
Continue reading “Of Scents and Safety”
13,805 Days Alive
10.5 Hours Till I Start My New Job
1 Amazing Weekend
Oh. My. Gods. This weekend was spectacular! We went to Chicago for the weekend: Mellon, his sister Rin, her two kids Axton and Opal, and her partner Leif. It was so much fun.
Continue reading “Of Shifting Plans and Starting Anew”
13,777 Days Alive
1,278 Days Straight on Duolingo
8th Level Character in Pathfinder 2e
My crack shot character, Haruhi Hitlock, hit level eight in tonight’s campaign. I didn’t blow anyone’s head off this game, but I did do some serious damage.
Continue reading “Of Haruhi and Hot Dogs”
13,740 Days Alive
4 Bone-In Chicken Thighs
1 Minor Panic Attack
I am exhausted. Post-panic attack bullshit.
Continue reading “Of Chicken and Cookies”
13,703 Days Alive
4 Bahn Mi-Inspired Tacos Eaten
1 Successfully Completed Orentation
My new job is going to be a lot; but I genuinely believe I’m going to do well at it.
Continue reading “Of Orientation and Oranges”
13,690 Days Alive
3 Days of Freezing Weather Coming
2 Rows Crocheted on Chelé’s Shawl
1 Train to Bus to Train to Subway Train Ride Home
I nearly fell off the train today. Lol. Someone grabbed my arm and tried to balance on me mid-step. I caught myself but wrenched my shoulder a bit. I’m otherwise fine.
Continue reading “Of Cold Fronts and Costly Moments”
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