This weekend I pulled up wikipedia to see what the side effects of my lithium are, because I've been having a lot of very bad headaches. I was *not* happy to see that lithium increases the risk of significant weight gain, or that it's a medicine I won't be able to take for more than a few years because of kidney interference. But the other meds also had bad side effects...
So far, I've been drinking waaaay less alcohol. It just doesn't sound good anymore. Unless it's frozen. I've also been losing weight again, contrary to the side effects of lithium. It might be because I'm more busy, physically and mentally, at work, and don't have the time or boredom to snack. It could be because I've been being satisfied by smaller quantities. Nevertheless, it's nice to be below 120 again.
Speaking of work, it's great to be back in the old department, even if it HAS changed (+2 new people, -1 of my favorite people). It's taking a little bit of time, but the old procedures are coming back. Insofar as my second job, I've only gotten one paycheck so far, so I quit working until I get paid. It's nice not to have to work when I get home from work. Plus, I've been very frugal. Cutting coupons, buying out of the bargain bin, no sushi, no buying alcohol (I broke this rule only once so far, because the wine bottles were $4 - good wine too!), no clothes (I broke this one too, b/c I had a shopping urge and needed tampons. But the scarf was only $3, so there.), and less electricity. I can't remember the last time I ran my A/C, the heat has never been on, and the big balcony door has been open every night and nice day. My electric bill this month was only $44. I'm going to start turning off my computers every night now, to see if I can't get the bill even lower. Gotta pay for christmas shopping somehow, you know? :-) Plus, I just want to see how low I can get that damned bill.
Speaking of christmas shopping, I've already got my mom taken care of, part of Ben's done, and part of my nieces/nephews. Now I just have all three sisters and the rest of Ben's to do. I plan to write a story for my grandma for christmas, and maybe send a box of chocolate with it.
The kitties have been doing great. They love the fresh air from the balcony door, and I recently put down two cardboard boxes lined with fleece blankets. I put them side by side along the wall, and that's where the kitties hang out, especially when it's cooler, unless they see that I too have a blanket. Then they want to cuddle with me.
That's all for now. I have to go plot a storyline for a couple of shorts.
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