Here's what happened in my life over the past week: My parents are in town cat-sitting for my brother. I had dinner with them one night this week, and it was uneventful, but I just don't feel comfortable around them. It wasn't anything they were doing, but depression has always made it hard for me … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: Thank you to The Mindberg for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger award! I added two new members to my family. I adopted Peanut and Butternut from an SPCA shelter. Apparently they were fighting at the shelter and the shelter staff person was quite insistent … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I'm no longer doing blog award posts, but I wanted to say a big thank you to Gwen at Beauty of imperfection: the kintsukuroi life. Check out her post for her great list of wisdoms to live by. Mama woodpecker stopped by one morning to … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I stopped doing blog award posts a while back, but I wanted to say a huge thank you to Michelle from My Life Story for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger award. I haven't been feeling well the last few weeks, and have been having … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: The thought popped into my head that I should cut my hair off. So I did. I don't particularly like it, but then again I also don't really care all that much. It is maybe a bit concerning, though, that I acted on a weird … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I stopped doing blog award posts a while back, but I did want to say a big thank you to Peanut Recovery and Girl vs World for nominating me for the sunshine blogger award, and to Clive from Bipolar? It's Not All Doom and Gloom … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: A piece I wrote called A Mental Illness Love Story was published in P.S. I Love You on Medium Johnzelle from Panoramic Counseling wanted to make a donation to my blog, but I asked him to make a donation to the ASPCA instead. He then decided to double … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I had two migraines with extended dizziness hangovers. Not particularly fun. Other than that, though, it's been mostly an uneventful week. Worked one night shift. I was checking the new medication administration sheets for the week, and something didn't seem right. Turns out the pharmacy … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: This has been an anxious week. Anxiety doesn't play a huge rule in my depressive illness, but when it does show up it's mostly physical. This week has followed that pattern. I have the occasional anxious thoughts about the future, but for the most part … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I got home Tuesday night from 5 days visiting my parents and Grandma. Grandma enjoys having me there, but her dementia makes it exhausting. It was a bit frustrating that she kept asking how much I was working, which is not something she's ever really … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I have woodpecker babies! Ok maybe not me specifically, but the woodpeckers roosting on my balcony. I've seen two, but there may be more. Unfortunately I haven't managed to get pictures yet. I've been quite dizzy this week. It feels kind of like being drunk … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I had two fantastic reviews of my book this week from Johnzelle at Perfectly Imperfect and Marie at MAG's Blog, which was awfully exciting. I worked a couple of night shifts this week, which went fine. I feel like I've got a lot of things I'm … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I've spent all week being a palliative care nurse to my geriatric guinea pig Squeaky. He was really sick on Monday, and I was certain he was going to die that day. Except he didn't. Little man was never much of a cuddler before, but … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: I began what I thought was going to be a small job doing some minor grout repair in my shower. Except when I took a closer look I discovered the problem is much bigger than I thought. I don't have the energy to do it … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: After a week of antibiotics the pneumonia had improved but not resolved, so my doctor extended the antibiotics for another week at double the dose, and I'm finally starting to feel alive again (or at least mostly). I worked two night shifts this week, which … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
