So... update
Finally moved into my new apartment this weekend. Still have tons of boxes to unpack, but - not counting utilities - I'll be saving about $300 a month in rent. I'm SOO excited about this, you have no idea. I'd love to be able to knock out my car loan sooner than it's due, so I think that's what the extra is going to go toward.
Anyway. I'm happy that this is a positive change. My lingering anxiety whispers that it can't last long, but I'm learning to ignore that voice. Or trying to at any rate.
Been reading a LOT and not gaming all that much, mostly due to the fact that I moved most of my games to my new place before I was moved out of the old one. Now that I'm moved in, I might have more time, but we'll see. It's finally hit me hard that there are just some things I have to move around on the priority list: I can't have cake and eat it too. So, to that effect, less gaming, and I feel like I've been doing more writing in its place. Had a good 45-minute burst of creative energy last night. Hope to continue the trend as the week unfolds.
[Blah blah mental health]Had my third session with my current therapist the Saturday before last. She was out of town last week. I like her a lot; she didn't give me pat answers like the first lady did nor give me the "gift of singleness" line. Mostly, she's just listened as a majority of our sessions so far have been going over my life. I've been feeling much better since going to her; I hope it continues.
Had moment of stupid the last time i went to see her. Parking is a premium around her office, and last time, there was some kind of street festival going on so I had to drive around a bit before I could find a spot. Found one with a meter, pulled in, and proceeded to put a quarter and some change in the thing before reading the sign: "free on Saturdays." Face meet palm.
Also giving eHarmony a try again. WHAT I DON'T EVEN.
Anyway. I'm happy that this is a positive change. My lingering anxiety whispers that it can't last long, but I'm learning to ignore that voice. Or trying to at any rate.
Been reading a LOT and not gaming all that much, mostly due to the fact that I moved most of my games to my new place before I was moved out of the old one. Now that I'm moved in, I might have more time, but we'll see. It's finally hit me hard that there are just some things I have to move around on the priority list: I can't have cake and eat it too. So, to that effect, less gaming, and I feel like I've been doing more writing in its place. Had a good 45-minute burst of creative energy last night. Hope to continue the trend as the week unfolds.
[Blah blah mental health]Had my third session with my current therapist the Saturday before last. She was out of town last week. I like her a lot; she didn't give me pat answers like the first lady did nor give me the "gift of singleness" line. Mostly, she's just listened as a majority of our sessions so far have been going over my life. I've been feeling much better since going to her; I hope it continues.
Had moment of stupid the last time i went to see her. Parking is a premium around her office, and last time, there was some kind of street festival going on so I had to drive around a bit before I could find a spot. Found one with a meter, pulled in, and proceeded to put a quarter and some change in the thing before reading the sign: "free on Saturdays." Face meet palm.
Also giving eHarmony a try again. WHAT I DON'T EVEN.