I forgot to come back here after the new year. Sorry, journal. I was busy ( Read more... )

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Holy random acts of kindness, Batman ( Read more... )

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Yup, it still kills me every time.
*hits replay*

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Okay, so. Calliope has a daily/nightly habit of coming to me when I'm lying down, snuggling lengthwise against my torso, resting her head in the crook of my arm, and nursing on whatever fabric is available - my shirt or a blanket. Since I've never seen a nursing kitten actually up close, it fascinates and thrills me. I can feel her little tongue ( Read more... )

This is almost kind of ridiculous ( Read more... )

Holy crap, faith in people restored. I asked a taxi driver how to walk to the therapist office, and after he gave me directions, he noticed my cane and then he offered to drive me and show me the exact route. And I quote "I want to spare you some pain and fatigue." When I told him I only had 15 in cash, he said he would take 5 in total regardless ( Read more... )

I stretched the hell out of my back and legs and arms. It was lovely. I did it my way. I am very pleased and very satisfied. I won't discuss the various burning barbed wire pains that are distracting me even through the codeine, but I will talk about the beautiful meditative exercises I've been working with. Peaceful, serene, tranquil, calm, ( Read more... )

Why is it that, in most dreams where I am in physical danger, I am unable to scream or move quickly ( Read more... )