Hey Jezzies, how are yall tonight?

I’ve been struggling with my mental health lately too. This pandemic has proved that I’m more of a people person than I thought I was and the frustration of not being able to see people has been mounting. I’m technically eligible for the vaccine in a couple weeks but it still feels like the end is so far away.

Was there something in the air? My mental health took a nosedive this week to the point of not eating and going on a bender for days. Work has pressuring us to test a new system, but refused to train us and gave us poorly written manuals instead. When I contact our contractors in charge about an issue, I get an email…

Glad you found ways to lift your mood. The drive, labyrinth, museum, and helping at the theater all sound lovely.

I got my first covid shot too; astrazeneca, with flu-like symptoms. I took a rare sick day today, but I feel pretty good this evening, and I’m looking forward to a good night’s sleep.

I got my first covid shot this week! AstraZeneca, which is a two-dose vaccine, which isn’t approved in the U.S. yet (I believe); I’m in Canada.

This week has been a shitstorm for me too. Today being the first day of spring has been big for me. We went for a walk with the dog, and it was awesome. We have like 6-7 months of cold here, so the changing seasons is so key to my sanity. 

I lost a bunch of belly fat!! I stopped eating most sugar stuff a few months ago, and then a couple weeks ago I started a 3 month diet and exercise program through my healthplan that is less about “diet” and more about changing life habits. I’ve been eating a ton of veggies and fruits and smaller portions or meat, and…

I paid off some old bills with my Biden Bux and splurged the leftover on a new bike. Spent today riding and adjusting, getting dialed in for what I hope is a more normal summer. I need to put some miles on, yo!

I finally sold the extra washer and dryer that came with my house, and the lawn mower I didn’t need.   The lawn mower I was putting off until people were actually mowing lawns, but the washer and dryer hadn’t made it on craigslist yet because I am lazy.

Small personal victory thread:

Got my second shot Thursday. It’s a relief, no doubt about it. My only reaction has been fatigue and body aches. Mostly over it today so hoping I sleep better tonight.

As you can see below, our Aquarium visit was a huge success. Tiny human declared it was the best birthday EVER and I’d have to agree. It was amazing to go out on an adventure after a year of only short visits to the market & library. I’ll admit I was a little anxious seeing so many people but I think even people…

I don’t think rhythm method acting is a thing.

I got my first COVID shot Thursday - first time in my life being fat’s ever worked out FOR me! I got the Moderna and had the usual mild flu-type stuff yesterday and early today, from chills to aches to extreme fatigue, but I’d have put up with waaaayyyyyy worse for the vaccine. Mom’s already fully vaccinated, and if…

For some reason (or no reason - my brain does that sometimes), my mental health took a dive this week. To the point where it physically hurt.

I have been craving salad, even browsing lists of fancy-schmancy salads on epicurious.com, probably because it’s finally spring, even if it still feels cold. I’m planning to plant some pea seeds tomorrow, my husband manged to turn the soil enough, I gave it one scrape with a trowel and not workable yet.

Have I mentioned that I am going to show up at your house some day for dinner? I will bring wine, I promise ;-).

Ding dong the witch is dead! ...well nearly. A coworker who’s so toxic she’s gone through 3 teams in 1 year and who regularly creates situations where lethal harm could occur (and has occurred in the past) has given her notice! And the powers-that-be aren’t inclined to let her rescind it this time (like they did last…

So I’ve spent the last few days in a maelstrom of vicodin, premium ice cream and sporadic naps after having my tooth finally ripped out of my head from the nearest dentist who justsohappens to not accept my insurance because no-one except in the middle of the city happens to accept my dental insurance. 370 dollars.