I think my lithium level has finally gotten to where it's supposed to be. This past week I've been feeling much calmer (aside from anxiety over family things), and about 8 x's more organized in my thoughts. I'm not stumbling over my words as much as I was at one point, though I am having problems staying focused on work. I have another appointment on Tuesday, so I'll address that situation with the doctor then. And I have a referral to a therapist, but I haven't used it yet because I need to make sure that I can afford the co-pays and everything. Which is really just an excuse, because I dislike talking to strangers about my background and problems. Just way too complicated and too many things I'd rather not remember.
This weekend was fun. I didn't work at ALL (though I will probably get a couple of hours in tonight after I finish typing this). On Friday, I got off work early (I was already at 47 hours for the week anyway), ran to the grocery store, where almost everything I wanted or needed was on sale. Even pot roasts! And spinach! I ran home to put the cold stuff away, then had to leave again immediately in order to make my hair appointment (I got a deal for $25 cut/style/color at a 5-star rated salon/spa). My hair stylist was actually the salon owner, who got into the business as a tattoo artist but got burnt out and decided to do something completely new. So the salon is edgy, with waxing and nail services, and in the back, a tattoo parlor. He did a great job with my hair and provided good conversation throughout. I'll be returning to that location. After my hair was finished, I came home, where Ben met me (he gets off work later than I do), and I cooked us a delicious homemade spaghetti dinner with the perfect bottle of Chianti to top it off. Saturday morning, we went hiking with a couple of friends up Squaw Peak, and we actually made it all the way to the top! I was surprised and impressed with ourselves. Afterward, we went back to Ben's and hopped in the hot tub, then got ready for the evening. We went out for some Chicago-style pizza at Oregano's, then watched Contagion at the theater. Today was less busy, but we still got up early, because the Bears' game was at 10 and Ben's friend was DVR-ing it. So we went there for the game, then Ben dropped me off home. Today I haven't done a whole lot except Nap, Laundry, watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and type this.
So.... yeah.
Tuesday we're going to a concert by Trentmoeller, who I don't know, but Ben likes, and Friday we're going to see Louis CK. Saturday we might hike, and in the evening maybe watch the UFC fights. At some point this week, I really need to do some more TREKA work... the overtime at my regular job has just about run out. So, that's what I'm going to do now.
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