Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,663 Days Alive
5 Christmas Trees at the Papas’ House
3 Orders of Bao Buns
1 S’mores Rolled Ice Cream
My morning started with tea. A nice cup of Constant Comment, a spiced black tea that the Papas favor.
Continue reading “Of Christmas Trees and Chinatown”
13,659 Days Alive
109 Miles Driven Today
Well, I have Peggy, my car, back from the mechanic’s again. I parked her somewhere safe so she hopefully won’t get her catalytic converter stolen again.
Continue reading “Of Dollars and Delays”
13,658 Days Alive
1 Pot of Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Made
Well, I had an almost full English breakfast this morning, sans black pudding because I don’t care for blood sausage.
Continue reading “Of English and Egg Noodles”
13,652 Days Alive
130+ Miles Traveled Today
13 Days Straight Writing for NaNoWriMo
1 Sore Throat
I had to say goodbye for now to Mellon today. I’ll see him in two weeks, for Thanksgiving at the Papas’ house; so that’s something at least.
Continue reading “Of Farewells and Failures”
13,649 Days Alive
37 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
3 Train Rides Today
I had a panic attack today. Family stuff and anxiety at a lack of communication. Not a full melt down, but there was tears and stress and a nearly missed train. But all is well now.
Continue reading “Of Trepidation and Trains”
13,648 Days Alive
1,154 Days Straight on Duolingo
9 Days Straight on NaNoWriMo
1 More Sleep Till I See Mellon!
I met a super sweet coworker today. She’s fifteen years old. Her name is Licorice and she is my boss’ cat. One of the most vocal felines I’ve ever met in my life!
Continue reading “Of Licorice and Liking”
17,562 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,647 Days Alive
8 Days Straight in NaNoWriMo
2 More Sleeps Till I See Mellon
I’m in so much pain. I have a cracked tooth I can’t afford to get extracted right now. It’s bothering me and I am miserable.
Continue reading “Of Toothaches and Totally Packed”
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”
13,535 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”
13,531 Days Alive
Today has been a long day.
Travels did not go as expected, but we at least made it to Tennessee.
Continue reading “Of Miles and Malfunctions”
13,530 Days Alive
4 Slices of Pizza Had
3 Donuts Eaten
1 Jam-Packed to the Gills Vehicle
Poor Spockers. Tomorrow, he’s going to spend a good long time in the vehicle tomorrow.
Continue reading “Of Storms and Spock”
13,527 Days Alive
3 Days Till Wheels Up To Chicago
0 More Days at My Former Job
I brought my time at the Law Firm to a close today. Stayed till five p.m. and everything.
Continue reading “Of Tea and Travels”
13,463 Days Alive
345 Miles Driven Today
3 Horses Loved On
1 Happy to See Me Spock
3/4 of An Order of Curly Fries Eaten
Oh boy. I am glad to be home. Today was a long, difficult day but Cleo and I got through it and we both got home safely.
Continue reading “Of Property and Potatoes”
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