I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's... depressing.

Tara ,'Get It Done'


Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Steph L. - May 21, 2015 8:49:01 am PDT #19367 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Adulting despite this fucking brain:

  • Some work-y stuff
  • Washed dishes
  • Made bed
  • Brushed teeth and flossed
  • 2 healthy meals eaten

Still up:

  • More work-y stuff
  • Shower, damn it, shower
  • Maybe walk the dog
  • Figure out dinner, god damn it
  • Cook dinner, god damn it

Today is being a struggle. But I'm getting shit done.


Laura - May 21, 2015 9:13:40 am PDT #19368 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

You are indeed getting shit done! You should have one of your favorites for dinner. Prepared TJ's stuff?


sj - May 21, 2015 9:19:13 am PDT #19369 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

My computer is fixed at no charge thanks to the warranty, but now my iphone is frozen.


Atropa - May 21, 2015 9:31:28 am PDT #19370 of 30002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Our house is ... cluttered. Very cluttered. And dusty. My big hope is that if I get a raise (which I probably will soon), I can hire a housekeeping service.


sj - May 21, 2015 9:42:55 am PDT #19371 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I had to call the incredibly rude medical supply person today to tell him he sent me the wrong size compression socks. I got one pair when I went to the shop, but he wouldn't give me the other two pair my prescription called for because he wasn't sure about my insurance (and wouldn't call to find out what was covered). So, the second pair came in the mail one size two big, which is a problem with compression socks, and he said, "Are you sure it wasn't a large we gave you." I'm so glad I kept the box from the original pair, and I will try to resist shoving it down his throat when I go back to exchange them.


Steph L. - May 21, 2015 11:32:21 am PDT #19372 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Heh. I really appreciate my brother. It's so nice to have someone who's crazy in virtually the same way I am.

He called because he's having panic attacks because he's packing up the house for them to move next week, while his wife is in Peru buying coffee for her new job. And packing up their huge old house is a massive task. So I commiserated with him on the anxiety attacks, and asked, "Did you punch a wall?"

Bro: "...are you suggesting I do that?"
Me: "God, no, but I have a proven track record of unhealthy coping mechanisms, and I was wondering if you did, too."
Bro: "You remember how I was an active alcoholic for over 10 years and almost destroyed my liver? My coping mechanisms aren't so great, either."
Me: "What do you do now that you don't drink?"
Bro: "Take a Klonopin and eat ice cream."
Me: "That's WAY better than punching a wall."


sj - May 21, 2015 11:42:15 am PDT #19373 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Go team unhealthy coping mechanisms. I'm looking forward to being able to indulge in my unhealthy coping mechanisms again. I find it is far better than having no coping mechanisms.


beekaytee - May 21, 2015 3:15:11 pm PDT #19374 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant

I've really be falling down on the cleaning lately. No clutter, but floors that make me sad to look at them. Still, no impulse to actually clean them.

I just feel like ugh.

Turns out the yeast may not be the 'usual' kind.

Has anyone had to deal with candida glabrata or non-C albicans?


askye - May 21, 2015 4:10:37 pm PDT #19375 of 30002
Thrive to spite them

Mom's back home. Ig ot her hooked on Leverage and it looks like she's signing up for Netflix solely for access to it.

Also we ate a lot of good food some..a lot..most of which I shouldn't have eaten. I didn't drink enough water. So on top of the anxiety about going back to work I have an IC flare and possible UTI. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow about that.

I'm calling tomorrow and saying i can't go to work. This will only make the anxiety worse on Saturday but it's painful for me to sit or stand, OTC stuff doesn't work but a heating pad provides some relief and I have a painkiller that will work but it's prescription and strong so I have to make a choice.

This is all based on how I feel tomorrow.

Saw my therapist today and I'm seeing her twice next week, possibly twice a week for awhile. If I have an UTI that might be adding to the stress and general feeling of ickiness that' going on although probably not accounting for the anxiety. I'm also supposed to contact my meds manager and find out if I can add more klonopin temporarily.

I know I've made progress but that was progress with no real stress add the stress and all the self sabotage thoughts and overwhelming anxiety flooded back.

I have to fight against that, I have to fight against the really pessimistic side that keeps whispering "what if you can't do this, what if you have to move to a lower level job what if this is as good as it gets". I hate being this person.


Hil R. - May 21, 2015 5:10:06 pm PDT #19376 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I don't really have any good advice or smart things to say, but lots of good thoughts and strength to you, askye.

I got one more interview, at a private high school, in a city where I think I'd really like living. Keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out.