update omg it's been forever
So very much is going on...
I am back to being a single person. My divorce was final in April. Still processing, still mourning, still clearing out the detritus while trying to hold on to some of the good memories.
Household: One son who lives with me except at school holidays when he goes to his father. This worked well last year. This year is harder for some reason. Also one dog, a rescue hound from StreetDogs, and partial interest in a lovely laid-back calico cat. I took her in after she was wandering the apartment complex going up to doors and trying to enter when they opened. She had obviously been abandoned, and I tracked down her owner, who didn't want her any more, quelle surprise, and then found her a home. My friend travels and house-sits a lot, so I am back-up cat-sitter which is only fair since the person in question house,dog, and boy sits for me! The dog tolerates the cat, with trepidation. The cat is planning a coup.
Last year I was diagnosed with TMJ which is a right bitch to deal with, It passed eventually then recurred with a vengeance post-divorce (gee, I wonder why?) At one point I couldn't talk, or eat anything solid. I do not recommend the oatmeal and ice cream diet, by the way. It's not as much fun as it sounds dribbling liquid mush into one side of your mouth with your head tilted. Between steroids, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, and dental guards it has moved on, but I have to believe it may come back. At least I have an action plan now.
My work with Room in the Inn (a homeless program my church participates in) landed my son and I with head lice. That has been LOADS of fun.
My dad is likely moving in with my sister later this year, which is good and bad. Good in that he needs more help and someone around to talk to and make sure he eats. Bad in that it's a small crowded house. With stairs. Cute as heck though. I have been helping him with his rent, and that will stop or lessen once he moves. I plan to buy a car :)
I hate my job, like my apartment, dislike the city, am comfortable in the suburb, love my church (a phrase I never, ever, thought I would commit to pixels). I read a lot, listen to audiobooks at work to pretend I'm elsewhere, binge watch cozy mysteries and Nordic noir at home. Houseplants are slowly occupying my apartment. My balcony has lights, bird feeders, windchimes, and candles. It is too hot to sit outside :(
My car randomly turns off, my little cd player skips tracks, my computer's keyboard stopped working. I am researching cars, bought a new Onkyo stereo shelf system which I love, and the last Windows update seems to have restored my keyboard ?!? I am still going to buy a little Chromebook for travel and gulp, maybe even writing again. Currently I am awaiting the delivery of a new bookcase and a hall bench with coat hooks and all above it. Retail therapy by God! It works!
I adored Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther, also Wonder Woman. I cried like a baby at Coco and The Shape of Water. Also Kubo and the Two Strings and Okja. I am bingeing Father Brown and eagerly planning a night to revel in Sense8: The Finale. Can't wait for Doctor #13.
I hope to update more frequently, but no promises! I have furniture to assemble after all. Will post cat-n-dog pics and assembled bookcase (it's an IKEA Billy but in the new color, dark red. Awesome.) Meanwhile, Allons-y! to housework while I wait for my delivery.
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I am back to being a single person. My divorce was final in April. Still processing, still mourning, still clearing out the detritus while trying to hold on to some of the good memories.
Household: One son who lives with me except at school holidays when he goes to his father. This worked well last year. This year is harder for some reason. Also one dog, a rescue hound from StreetDogs, and partial interest in a lovely laid-back calico cat. I took her in after she was wandering the apartment complex going up to doors and trying to enter when they opened. She had obviously been abandoned, and I tracked down her owner, who didn't want her any more, quelle surprise, and then found her a home. My friend travels and house-sits a lot, so I am back-up cat-sitter which is only fair since the person in question house,dog, and boy sits for me! The dog tolerates the cat, with trepidation. The cat is planning a coup.
Last year I was diagnosed with TMJ which is a right bitch to deal with, It passed eventually then recurred with a vengeance post-divorce (gee, I wonder why?) At one point I couldn't talk, or eat anything solid. I do not recommend the oatmeal and ice cream diet, by the way. It's not as much fun as it sounds dribbling liquid mush into one side of your mouth with your head tilted. Between steroids, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, and dental guards it has moved on, but I have to believe it may come back. At least I have an action plan now.
My work with Room in the Inn (a homeless program my church participates in) landed my son and I with head lice. That has been LOADS of fun.
My dad is likely moving in with my sister later this year, which is good and bad. Good in that he needs more help and someone around to talk to and make sure he eats. Bad in that it's a small crowded house. With stairs. Cute as heck though. I have been helping him with his rent, and that will stop or lessen once he moves. I plan to buy a car :)
I hate my job, like my apartment, dislike the city, am comfortable in the suburb, love my church (a phrase I never, ever, thought I would commit to pixels). I read a lot, listen to audiobooks at work to pretend I'm elsewhere, binge watch cozy mysteries and Nordic noir at home. Houseplants are slowly occupying my apartment. My balcony has lights, bird feeders, windchimes, and candles. It is too hot to sit outside :(
My car randomly turns off, my little cd player skips tracks, my computer's keyboard stopped working. I am researching cars, bought a new Onkyo stereo shelf system which I love, and the last Windows update seems to have restored my keyboard ?!? I am still going to buy a little Chromebook for travel and gulp, maybe even writing again. Currently I am awaiting the delivery of a new bookcase and a hall bench with coat hooks and all above it. Retail therapy by God! It works!
I adored Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther, also Wonder Woman. I cried like a baby at Coco and The Shape of Water. Also Kubo and the Two Strings and Okja. I am bingeing Father Brown and eagerly planning a night to revel in Sense8: The Finale. Can't wait for Doctor #13.
I hope to update more frequently, but no promises! I have furniture to assemble after all. Will post cat-n-dog pics and assembled bookcase (it's an IKEA Billy but in the new color, dark red. Awesome.) Meanwhile, Allons-y! to housework while I wait for my delivery.
This entry was originally posted at https://vjs2259.dreamwidth.org/411716.html. Please comment there using OpenID.