Regular articles will be back soon. Today's life update is that we took an interesting tour of the Pentagon. Then I got fillings at the dentist. My inlaws seem to be enjoying themselves. Church will be virtual tomorrow because of the snow. I went to the Pentagon in my wheelchair because there's no way I … Continue reading Short Update
Tag: health
2024 to 2025
My overarching goal for 2024 was to embrace radical softness and express my femininity. I think I mostly did that. I want to wear makeup when I'm depressed more, but I don't want to wear it all the time because my husband likes my face bare. He doesn't hate makeup, but he doesn't "get" it … Continue reading 2024 to 2025
Sick
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I've been in bed all day exhausted and low. I feel so drained. I don't know how I get this tired except that some of my medicines make me tired. In the few minutes I was up, I just about finished Christmas shopping. Just maybe three more … Continue reading Sick
Obedience, Moving
Obeying my husband is always necessary, and as usual, I know what he says is likely for my own good. I don't agree, but I'm being petulant, and he's probably right. I want to go off all my Bipolar medicine to help me lose weight and trigger hypomania (not mania). My husband insists that I … Continue reading Obedience, Moving
Slow and Lovely
Life at home is slow and lovely. I woke up to a cookie from the batch I made yesterday. The sky is gray today, and everything seems to be sleeping. I have been feeling depressed, so I took a nap. Then I had lunch Now I'm cleaning, painting, and doing photography. I need to put … Continue reading Slow and Lovely
Writing
This has been a wonderful evening of writing. I've produced several poems. Of course, they all need various levels of revision. But some have potential! I've been reading and writing since I got home from lunch. We went to Mission BBQ today for Veterans Day. I'm so grateful to all who serve. The table for … Continue reading Writing
Starting November
October was a hard month. Very. The beginning of November hasn't been easy either. But I want to count my blessings. I have a case manager now. I hope it will be helpful. I got back issues of Artful Blogging. There is so much inspiration to be found in that magazine! Rainbows. Enough said. The … Continue reading Starting November
Beautiful Day
Today is a gorgeous day. Warm air and sunny skies are lifting my spirit. I had a medical test this morning, and afterward I stayed up instead of curling up in bed. I've been cleaning the house, studying Arabic, and listening to linguistics lectures. I am hoping this means I am on an upswing and … Continue reading Beautiful Day
On the Mend
I was physically and mentally not feeling well last week. Then my inlaws arrived last Thursday. So between physical illness, Bipolar, and my inlaws coming to visit, I have been too wrapped up to write here. It has been a very hard week. This weekend I am doing better physically. I went to church and … Continue reading On the Mend
Weekend
I am so excited about this weekend! My friend L, my daughter A, and I will be hanging out! We are getting a hotel room. We'll be going to the pool and out to eat and maybe shopping. L is A's godmother, which is why she's coming along. A loves L. That and the fact … Continue reading Weekend
Life at Home 