Squirt. Here's a Post.

A few years ago I pretty much said that I give up on trying to rebuild bridges that the other side keeps lighting on fire. Blech.

A lot has happened the last week or so, and some of it I really don't want to get into detail about on here, simply because it doesn't directly involve me. Nevertheless, it was extremely stressful and frustrating, and I became very angry and upset. I'd stopped taking Xanax because I didn't really need it now that I've switched to Lithium, but I had to take a couple this week because the anxiety hit back quite hard.

Last week I worked 52+ hours at my regular job, and some at home for Treka as well. The week before that was about the same. I don't plan to work so much overtime this week, mostly because my project is almost completed. I do plan to work late tonight though, and possibly tomorrow as well. And that should probably be all this week. Wednesday I am going to my wonderful Skeptics in a Pub meet-up group, and my friend might get to stop by beforehand to get a look at my new couch. She hasn't been by since I had any furniture at all, so it has definitely changed.Thursday, Ben got us tickets to see Primus, so that should be fun. And Friday, I am getting my hair done! I'm rather excited about this one - it has been so long  since I went and did anything for myself like that. No pedi's, no hair and no shopping. But anyway, I found a great deal online to get a cut/color/style for only $25 at a salon which has only 5-star reviews thus far. Yay hair!

I think I'm kind of going into an upswing here lately - not that I'm super happy, because I'm not, but I've been sleeping less, working more, talking more, and last night around 9 decided to make a huge batch of redskin potato salad. It is soooo delicious. I also prepared my lunch and snacks for today last night, which is good, because I don't normally have a LOT of time in the mornings to do that. Especially today, because I have to go to the lab to have my blood drawn to make sure my lithium level is high enough. It opens at 7, and I plan to be one of the first, if not THE first client, so I can get to work on time, or just a few minutes late. I still have a few minutes before I have to leave though.

Here's an interesting article: Blue Escapes Death Row.

 I finally got a couch as well. The kittehs love it. Parker is thrilled to feel civilized once more... oh wait. That's me. And Parker too, from all appearances. This is Pounce-Quick the Playful's first couch ever, and so I had to also get him a scratching post with spray-on catnip to keep him from clawing the couch. It seems to be working - I haven't seen him scratching it yet! Anyway, the couch was found at My Sister's Attic for a mere $400, and is in perfect condition.

I also ran by Michael's to get some pictures frames because I don't really care for having blank walls. Makes me feel like I'm in a padded room at an asylum. Gotta have some color. They had some good deals on frames, so I currently now have four pictures hanging on the walls. Next in the shopping queu? A computer desk, a longer ethernet cord (or wireless router) for my laptop so I can sit on the couch with it, a set of nice sheets, and a side/coffee table. And a floor lamp. And eventually a bedroom set.

I'm finally getting paid for my Treka work this week, and am excited for that. It should pay for all of my groceries, so that I don't have to stress about that. It might also even pay for my medical co-pays, with some left over for paying down credit cards. Speaking of which, I put almost $2k on my american express to pay it down with my bonus, and as soon as I did that, I got an email from them stating that my credit limit was lowered to my current balance. Sucky, but doesn't matter because I'm not using that card anyway, and I've been with them for so long I'll be able to get the limit moved back up when it gets paid down some more. *crosses fingers*

Anyway, it's time for me to get going to the lab to get my blood drawn, and while my wonderful sister did tell me about butterfly needles, I think I'll stick with the regular ones just so I can get out of there faster. I'm not really scared of needles - I find it fascinating watching the blood flow out and fill up the vials. Weird? yeah. But you already knew that.