I'm getting better. Slowly. Frustratingly slowly. But not because of the pneumonia or anything like that... That's seeming gone now, and really that would be too easy. One opportunistic infection just isn't enough for me! ( [content warning: TMI, bacterial infection in sensitive location] )

Ongoing game: Insert Madonna lyrics into daily conversation. I've found they're familiar enough that most people will let the reference pass thinking "oh sure!"

Like a Prayer is a good place to start. "Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone." Think of how many times that's been applicable in your life! Every break-up, for me.

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Regarding Josh and I living together: I have no idea how I'm pulling this one off but to my surprise, he's still here. We haven't found a house yet, because ofc we haven't, my younger brother (and therefore my access to six+ burly 19 year olds) is leaving for New Zealand next week and if all I had to do on moving day was direct burly shirtless ( Read more... )

I return, bearing gifts for my long silence. It's kind of like a choose your own adventure! Except it's my life. And it's all together too adventure-y for my taste.

If you'd like to hear about the first ER visit that will eventually lead to my gallbladder being taken out tomorrow: ( Click here [IM conversation with lizcommotion about the first ER visit, on Thursday May 2nd:] other topics: neglect, self-love )

Soooo I probably don't have a pituitary tumor (relax, they're almost always benign) but they're less sure of that with the results of these latest tests.

And I get to have a mammogram! GOLLY GEE, I'M SO EXCITED.

Did I miss the body trade-in line?

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If this clusterfuck icepick of a headache is another migraine like I had for 10 days coming back...

oh my fucking god-- just shoot me now, plz.

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