Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Day 85 on Lexapro (oops again.)
Day 63 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This day, I jumped through fireballs and leapt over lava pits and scurried under rotating bars of flame.
This day, I was the hero.
Then, I rescued the princess.
(The princess who was me, too.)
And this day, everything started [...]
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Day 84 on Lexapro. (Oops.)
Day 62 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This day, I thought it was no big deal that I had run out of medication the night before. I was feeling so well.
So, when I found myself too busy to pick up my refill, I didn’t even [...]
Monday, November 10, 2008
Day 83 on Lexapro.
Day 61 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This day, I am so tired.
These past couple of weeks have definitely worn me out.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Day 82 on Lexapro.
Day 60 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This night, E. Liz and Doug and I went to see Kathy Griffin perform her stand-up comedy act. I was so excited, but the realization that I was going to see her didn’t hit until right before we left.
When it hit, though, energy coursed through my [...]
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Day 81 on Lexapro.
Day 59 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
In an effort to get my finances in order, and because my enjoyment and energy for photography has returned, I have slowly started to advertise the return of my sessions again. Less money this time. But less fuss, too.
As a result, more [...]
Friday, November 7, 2008
Day 80 on Lexapro.
Day 58 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
Now when I go to pick up Em from school, I have to chase her around the play yard to get her to come home with me.
This day, I caught her faster than usual.
As I stood there, holding her hand and [...]
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Day 80 on Lexapro.
Day 58 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
“Tell me again about the squirrel in the purse,” Em excitedly requested.
“Well,” I told her, “My friend Anessa used to have a flying squirrel that she kept in a little purse. And she carried it around with her. Sometimes I would stand and wait for the squirrel to fly [...]
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Day 79 on Lexapro.
Day 57 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This morning, when I went into Em’s room, she did not want to get out of bed.
“Come on, Em,” I gently prodded. “This is an exciting day. You get to go to school and show your teacher that you learned how to [...]
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Day 78 on Lexapro.
Day 56 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This day, when I went to pick Em up from school, I was happy. She was happy. She was doing so well. I couldn’t believe the turnaround that had occurred since she first started. Her teacher had told me she is very smart. [...]
Monday, November 3, 2008
Day 77 on Lexapro.
Day 55 on Lamictal.
posted much, much later…
This morning, when Em and I got up at 5:30am (because we are used to getting up at 6:30am), she had some yogurt and asked if she could draw some pictures. I agreed and brought out the crayon drawer and a few [...]
