self-care
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Fate and Fan-art
Do you believe in fate/destiny? In the words of Xena, “You are what you do. You can re-create yourself every second of your life.” I often need the reminder that life is not determined by predestination, fate, destiny; whatever you call it. Even as a child the mere idea of…
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Latest Hyperfixation: Xena Warrior Princess
In the span of a month I watched from to start to finish the entirety of Xena. Even went back and watched the main 3 episode arc from Hercules, and episodes Armageddon Now (as it directly ties into an episode in Season 6). It’s an understatement with how much this…
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Curse of the Light Sleeper
I’ve spent the last two evenings enthralled with Downton Abbey. I used to catch previews on PBS as a teen, but never got a chance to sit and watch it. I picked up the box set a year or so ago. I’m an absolute sucker for period peice dramas. There’s…
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Enough is Enough
The first session with the new therapist went well, even if we did fall apart some at the mention of our former therapist. We’re hopeful, despite the overwhelming fear and unease within…well, everything. I knew we would be overwhelmed; it’s a first for us to grieve the loss of a…
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Rapid Fire Answers
This is going to be a short one, and probably rushed. Mostly due to sleep deprivation. Has my sleep gotten better? No. Did I manage to talk to my partner about our relationship? Yes, they took it well and frankly I have to remind myself the brain tends to get…
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Coping with Sleep Deprivation and Relationship Issues
We were running today off about six hours of sleep. After what feels like a month,of really poor quality sleep, I can definitely feel the toll it’s taking on us mentally. By the third time one of my cats woke me up in the middle of the night, I was…
