I call it the red zone. I live with bipolar too and really, just take care of yourself first. Sleep.

Also, because I tend to have mixed episodes, I have gotten better at knowing when I need to call someone and go get a “tune up” at the hospital. Usually they give me a good dose of Seroquel, I sleep for a day and am…

You’re spot on. These things are cumulative. And they add up to the same thing... xx been there. If it’s making you feel this way, you know the answer.

It gets better. I am sorry. I divorced about the same age as you, and just be thankful you don’t have children. My ex husband used my kids as a weapon and still does. At least you can kind of break free. Sucks about the dog... but... (I know I am going to cop it) but get another one. Don’t try to co-parent ANYTHING if…

Busy is code for “not interested in you that way”. I once read a thing (I can’t remember where) that said “is he the President of the United States?”

I feel your pain, but if it gives you comfort — if they want to be with you, they will find a way to be with you. This is raw right now. Your job is to now just assume a) he’s not that into you b) if he is, he’ll sort it out c) there are always loads of other people out there for you.

Try a hypnosis app — I have severe, chronic insomnia and Andrew Johnson’s apps work well. That plus melatonin. I do have other ‘knock out’ drugs if I get too desperate for sleep, but the combo above work well for me.

My Kingdom for an alternative to Estée Lauder’s CC cream. It is really excellent, but it is $90AUD and it only lasts about 6 weeks. I also have tried Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost stuff lately — and it is really good for the lower-end ranges.

My Kingdom for an alternative to Estée Lauder’s CC cream. It is really excellent, but it is $90AUD and it only lasts…

Yes. The problem is not with how we behave at the table if we get there, which is part of the story, but getting a seat at that table to begin with.

I think it’s because they legitimately seemed to love each other and for those that follow along, it was a bit perplexing. I know I was surprised when they broke up, and genuinely thought they would reconcile.

I use Estee Lauder’s CC cream for my redness and weird tones and I am unashamed of this fact. It is expensive, it is a massive privilege to buy it, but shit... it makes my skin look normal. I can’t find anything cheaper that does the same job. It’s why I get a bit annoyed when people side-eye others’ choice of…

That’s the lens you see it through, which is valid...but this is where it gets weird, because I am a white woman who is a) not as pretty as Alicia Keys and b) have to even out the skin tone or I look like my face is about to catch fire from redness... and I feel like AK is the one who is privileged and out of touch on…

Yeah. They lose me at “take your number 47 eye brush blender whatsit”. And I am like “hmm I have this one that came with the eyeshadow and one I bought that is better than the included one”. Then I switch off the video.

and interestingly - now you mention the Kardashians — we see them a lot without all their makeup on the show and it is not a big deal. Ironically, the K’s are probably better at this than Alicia Keys, because they didn’t make a song & dance about it — they are pretty honest about the effort it takes to transform like…

but the difference between her and the rest of us is that she’s on camera under lights. There’ll always be *some* makeup involved otherwise her forehead will be seen from space.

Nothing quite like being at a karaoke bar and having an entire room erupt into a song. That song being Crash Test Dummies’ Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

Same in Australia too.

I have been lusting over eShakti’s options for a while, but haven’t heard any real life reviews on quality — recommend?

I remain hopeful. I am merely saying, from a pragmatic point of view, that (despite it being wrong), running a female candidate is a risk. I am NOT saying it isn’t a risk worth taking, but I am saying that the stakes being high, it might be worth pausing about.

lol... no. Not only am I Australian, but I am left-wing and preeeetty sure that isn’t true. I am merely calling it as I see it, which is that we live in a time where a female president is an ideal.

As much as it pains me to say, it needs to be a man this time. Too much at stake to risk it. It is unfortunate, but true. The Dems need to go with a moderate white man. I mean, do they want to win?