Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,528 Days Alive
1,986 Day Streak on Duolingo
2 Little Naps Today
1 Grocery Trip
My homework is done, I was social online today, and I went grocery shopping with Mac today. I feel accomplished. And exhausted.
Continue reading “Of Breakfast Shakes and Bedrest”
14,527 Days Alive
15 Minutes Accidentally Late to the Library for Crochet Class
4 People Showed Up to My Crochet Class (Plus Me!)
3 Hours Socializing at the Library
2 Chili Dogs Eaten
I totally overslept this morning. I woke up pretty damn early, initially, today. But I had a massive migraine hangover and my face was super fucking puffy. I almost looked like I had been punched in the face. Not a good look for me.
Continue reading “Of Shadow Headaches and Steak Burrito Bowl”
14,523 Days Alive
1,983 Days Straight on Duolingo
Tomorrow is Friday. Woo hoo!!! I am greatly looking forward to this weekend.
Continue reading “Of Comprehension and Compression”
14,517 Days Alive
3 Games of Phasmophbia Played
This is a quick one because I’m tired and it’s nearly midnight.
Continue reading “Of Ghosts and Giggles”
14,510 Days Alive
4 Vials of Blood Given at the Doctor’s Office
1 Tetanus Shot Received
I went to the doctors today. My anemia is really acting up and I may have to get infusions. Thankfully, I’m across the street from the local hematology oncology office when I’m at work. so that should make things a little easier.
Continue reading “Of Mathematics and Medicine”
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”
14,505 Days Alive
3 Vampire Thrall Killed in Combat
2 Bags of Popcorn Bought at the Gas Station
1 Nat 20 Rolled Tonight
It’s Pathfinder night tonight!
Continue reading “Of Caramel Popcorn and Crit Rolls”
14,500 Days Alive
4 Loaded Potato Pierogies Eaten
2.5 Trash Bags Filled withEmpty Water Bottles
1 Small Serving of Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food
So, I have discovered that I do not like the Phish Food ice cream. I like the marshmallow swirl and the fudge fish, but it’s too much chocolate for me.
Continue reading “Of Lines and Laughter”
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”
14,497 Days Alive
14 Weeks to Finish the Two-Tone Throw
2 Orders of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes with Pico Eaten
1 Shopping Trip with Tina Tomorrow!
Our systems went down at work today for over two hours! So frustrating. Especially when we had more than three hours of servers being down earlier this week. Just not fun.
Continue reading “Of Yarn and Yakking”
14,494 Days Alive
10/10 on the Discomfort Scale
7.5/ 10on the Pain Scale
1 Load of Laundry Done
Not much to say today. I’m having a really bad fibromyalgia flare up. The exhaustion is really bad AND I’m in so much pain. I can’t even crochet.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
14,484 Days Alive
$11,693 Owed on the New to Me Car
75 Minute Drive Home in the New to Me Car
2 Egg Rolls Had with Dinner
Well. It has been done. Contract signed, financing secured, down payment made: the blue Ford EcoSport is now mine! She’s a beaut and now I have to figure out her name.
Continue reading “Of Candy Blue and Chinese Food”
14,482 Days Alive
25% Interest Rate on a a Potential Car Loan
1 Test Drive Taken this Evening
It’s late. I’m tired. I hate car shopping and places that charge the state maximum for interest rates.
I’m going to bed in self-defense.
Take your meds, folks.
