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I guess I forgot about flare-ups when I wrote my last entry. I do feel better overall thanks to the meds but I’ve had some pretty bad days. It’s usually after I spend time in the sun, and then a ...
I have been taking hydroxychloroquine for a couple of months and I started noticing a difference a few days ago. My pain, stiffness, and fatigue have majorly improved. I don’t feel like I got hit...
Rheumatologist thinks I have early stage lupus. I have to get more tests and x-rays to confirm it. I haven’t processed this yet but what I do know is that I’m so very exhausted and I miss my old...
26-Jul-2023 in --
I’m still overwhelmed. My health is getting worse. I’ve begrudgingly seen my primary care doctor several times already this year. I’ve also seen a sleep doctor. Next up is a the neurologist, and ...
Oops, I dropped off the face of the Earth again. It happens. I don’t really make resolutions but I decided this year I want to focus more on family stuff. Last year I put a lot of energy into my ...
I can’t sleep but I’m thinking a lot about trains and tacos.
I have been addicted to Switch Sports bowling. I play online to get items for my character, and it’s been a lot of fun. I even placed first a few times! It’s a challenging game and I still haven’...
I had another birthday almost 3 weeks ago. My youngest has her 4th birthday one week from tomorrow. That went by quickly, my goodness. I’ve been mostly waiting at work. I haven’t had much to do ...
Bruno says it looks like rain in --
I have this open sometimes and I stare at the blinking cursor, contemplating how best to summarize the monotonic daily tasks and drudgery of getting through another day, another week. Life is the...
Omg, I got the promotion I surprise-interviewed for at work with a big pay increase! I am pleased. 😎♥️ And proud of myself. I’ve come a long way!
Recent likes in --
Stuff I’m into lately: - Panchiko (https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/panchiko-deathmetal-interview) - lost (and found) media, mostly music - playing Nier: Replicant (still, got it when it came ...
If we lived in a world that allowed more free time and you could volunteer/work very minimally, what would you do with your time? This can be answered with any scenario you choose (UBI, a lot mor...
cloudbusting in --
I’ve been listening to the album Hounds of Love by Kate Bush on repeat lately. This song has been stuck in my head: I love it so much. I looked up the lyrics and the song is especially interesti...
Nov. Journal Month - 11 in --
Thirsty Thursday - What are your favorite non-alcoholic drinks? Water! I drink so much water. 😎 I also really like hibiscus and lime La Croix. I really miss Pepsi Twist. The last sodas I had were...
Nov. Journal Month - 9 in --
Welp I’m doing my best here with trying to write as often as I feel up to it. Out of order, as usual, I took the below prompt from someone and I’m gonna use it for today. I’m rather enjoying the ...
Nov. Journal Month - 4 in --
Oops, skipped yesterday. I had a draft and didn’t finish. Probably won’t. I’m picking a random prompt today. List your top five (5) favorite: bands, songs, movies, and TV shows. These are lists a...
Nov. Journal Month - 2 in --
I’m doing my own prompt today: Make a list of 30 things that make you happy. taking breaks comfy blankets big hugs from my romantic partner and kids pens with really smooth ink shopping lamps ha...
On parenthood in --
When you’re a child the holidays are fun and special. They feel exciting and magical, especially on Halloween when the anticipation of evening grows and grows (after you’ve put on your costume ea...
I felt like doing one of these in --
Stolen from PB user ylime: What was the last thing you put in your mouth? - coffee Do you sleep naked? - sometimes Worst physical pain of your life? - Sustaining a corneal abrasion. I hope to god...
I am quieter now. The keyboard clacks and pen scrapes are rare these days. I don’t prefer to neglect any of this when life is ticking along without much misery on my part… but I realize that I ha...
I bought a car today. M commented earlier today: “Do you ever feel like your life is in chapters? I feel like we are entering a new one and I like it.” I willingly gave my beloved VW Beetle up t...
allegory of the cave in --
I’ll never forget the time an ex-partner told me in the middle of a fight that he’s better at arguing than I am so I should give up, then proceeded to insult me and name-call in other ways. I ne...
I have difficulties with getting ahead of myself. I always have. I have a hard time being present, “living in the moment.” I generally prefer to daydream and plan. Sometimes I wonder how many lit...
I was folding a hand towel that I use in the bathroom - light pink, with textured skulls that I bought from an H&M in Denver years ago - and I saw black nail polish etched into the fabric; mo...
currents & coincidences in --
I can’t believe it. I nailed that interview I had the Friday before last. I was offered the second level of the position I applied for, and several thousand dollars above the average pay for that...
