Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,628 Days Alive
9 Hours at Work Today
1 Metaphorical Can of Worms Opened
Dear, sweet, darling DW has opened a can of worms in my head to the point where I am considering writing a random thesis paper on homelessness in America. All his fault.
Continue reading “Of Thesis and Tiredness”
14,621 Days Alive
16 Ounces of Ricotta Used for Stuffed Shells
11 Books Checked Out Between the Three of Us
2 Pans of Sausage, Spinach, and Cheese Stuffed Shells Made for Dinner
1 Puzzle Picked Up
Man, today was amazing. Work was good, I remembered to take lunch at a decent hour, got a lot done, and the household went out after work!
Continue reading “Of Library Visits and Lots of Cheese”
14,607 Days Alive
4 Days Til My Birthday
1 Ice Cream Sandwich Eaten
I need to get an oil change tomorrow. And not perish from stress and anxiety.
Continue reading “Of Salsa and Separation”
14,600 Days Alive
2,055 Days Straight on Duolingo
I haven’t finished packing for my flight on Thursday. Normally, I am a day or three out and fully packed, but not this time. I’ll pack tomorrow after work and be ready to go in the morning!
Continue reading “Of Suitcases and Salsa”
14,593 Days Alive
18 Days Till My Birthday
9 Days Till My Trip
I need to get a better allergy medicine. I’ve been miserable all day.
Continue reading “Of Pizza and Pills”
14,578 Days Alive
8.5 Hours Worked without a Break
I am… Annoyed, frustrated, and terrified everything is going to blow up in my face.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
14,572 Days Alive
2,028 Days Straight on Duolingo
39 Days Till my 40th Birthday!
Did you know a serving of Red Hots is 25 pieces? I did, because I check the box. I ate 2/5ths of a serving after finishing my tasks for the evening. And for those caramel-inclined, a serving of Milk Duds is ten pieces, but five is what I usually eat.
Continue reading “Of Countdowns and Candy”
14,565 Days Alive
1 Panic Attack
DW had flowers sent to the house today. Lovely orchids and some very similar-looking flower called dendrobium. I literally cried in happiness. And maybe a bit of
Continue reading “Of Flowers and Frontal Storms”
14,558 Days Alive
93.6% In My Claims Cycles Class
3 Days Till Payday
2 Bowls of Turkey Chili Eaten
–$26.11 in the Bank Till Friday
Well, fuck. I don’t often overdraft myself. But apparently. I have to rock being in the red until Friday because something pulled out when it shouldn’t have.
Continue reading “Of Damnit All and Disappointment”
14,551 Days Alive
2,008 Days Straight on Duolingo
10 Chicken Nuggets Eaten for Dinner
8 New Plates/Bowls/Cup Bought From WalMart
2 Sinks Cleaned Out and Sanitized
Ooof. I am so fucking tired of this headache. C’mon Friday! Get here fast! I need iron!
Continue reading “Of Doing Dishes and Depression”
14,544 Days Alive
60+ Faxes Handled Today
30 Minutes Late to Work
18 Days of my Headache
10 Boneless Wings Eaten
My coworker was out sick today. Not usually a problem, but I didn’t fall asleep till after three am. Again. And then I overslept by almost an hour. So I was late to work.
Continue reading “Of Sleeping In and Sick Days”
14,521 Days Alive
I am still studying at nearly midnight. I’m going to focus on that.
Take your meds folks.
14,516 Days Alive
78 Requests Logged Today at Work
46.67% Done with This Week’s Coursework and Assignments
1 Lecture Watched and Noted
0 Lunch Break
Today was mad busy at work. Like, I wasn’t able to take a lunch break today type busy. But I got a shit ton done, so that’s something. My metrics are to log at least 64, and I succeeded and surpassed that pretty well.
Continue reading “Of Roasts and Rulers”
