Monthly Archives: January 2020

Snug and safe from harm.

Posted on January 31, 2020 by tec

Today was a day. My ferret had seizures all morning and screamed this scream. It hurts too much to think about. After calling many vets, I finally got him in somewhere. I texted R and she was good to not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death, ferrets, L, mom'ing, out of the mouths of babes, pets, sad together, seizures, today was a day, tomorrow is another one, vet | Leave a comment

A chance that they will see.

Posted on January 28, 2020 by tec

Yesterday got scary for a little bit healthwise and I wanted to write. Time did not allow. Once the scary wore off a bit, regular life ensued and I still didn’t write. Then I had planned to today, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arm numbing is bad mmmk?, forever silver lining girl, gratitude, my doctor is amazing, physical health, random thoughts | Leave a comment

I would ride alongside.

Posted on January 27, 2020 by tec

This about sums it up.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged decluttering, I got spotify, it's pretty cool, kitchen purging, moral support, putting in the work, six weeks of yuh, so many expired things | Leave a comment

Faster than I can.

Posted on January 26, 2020 by tec

I’m so count-y this morning. I just want it to be time to eat. I’m certain it has nothing to do with food and everything to do with my head. But I don’t want to put in the work. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 5-4-3-2-1, anxiety, coping mechanisms, I'll put in the work anyway, I'm gonna be stompy about it tho, mental health, progress over perfection, random thoughts, stomp stomp stomp | Leave a comment

Hands of a clock.

Posted on January 24, 2020 by tec

If you were to ask Chris how our week has gone as a couple, he would say that we feel a million miles away. If you were to ask me, I’d say that he had some challenging days this week … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged [ . . . ], marriage, navigating, pause, perspective | Leave a comment

Fireworks and hurricanes.

Posted on January 24, 2020 by tec

Yesterday someone in one of my decluttering groups posted asking if anyone wanted to have an accountability partner for today for decluttering the kitchen. I said I wasn’t kitchen’ing, but would totally love that for another area. I hadn’t decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Allie Casazza, decluttering, dresser drawers, emotionally draining, growth mindset, I did it, out of energy reserves, paper clutter, progress over perfection, progress pictures, the places that collect the things, Your Uncluttered Home | Leave a comment

Silent but sure.

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tec

Despite being very cold, I changed out of my pj pants and put on boxers instead before getting into bed tonight. I learned last week when my pj pants were in the wash that my bottommost blanket is especially warmer … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cats, comfort zone, I got a cat sleeping on my chest while I write this, it's too late for coherent thoughts, metaphors and life lessons, more than this, pj pants, random thoughts, warm blankets | Leave a comment

You’re only as loud as the noises you make.

Posted on January 20, 2020 by tec

I had physical therapy today. I’ve been in physical therapy since May, for an injury in March. He said they’re going to take a new approach because I still don’t have full range of motion. They said I’m a conundrum … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged childhood connections, chugging along, countering the thoughts, neglect, physical therapy, tried muscle PT let's try nerve now, work in progress | Leave a comment

Cold comfort for change.

Posted on January 19, 2020 by tec

That moment when you get into bed. When you’re so fucking warm and cozy and you lie your head down on your pillow and you’ve never been more comfortable and ready to pass out. And you realize you didn’t pee.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged forever ingrained that you need to pee after sex lest you get a uti, I of course got up to rectify the situation, sleep, softest warmest blankets ever | Leave a comment

The fire in your eyes.

Posted on January 18, 2020 by tec

Today I brought a freshly baked loaf of bread home from the store. My daughter was all ooooooh. I excitedly said, “feel how squishy!” She felt it and I could tell she wasn’t on board with my excitement. I said, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family, growth mindset, marriage, my husband is the best, my sweet girl, parenting, progress, squishy bread, teenagers, wrist writing | Leave a comment

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