Earlier in the summer, I woke up with glee because I thought I had moved on from my previous relationship. It was my first time waking up and going to bed without thinking about my ex. I was focused on my books, my plans for my blogs, and my dreams of future goals. It was an exhilarating moment. What I didn’t know is that there are levels to moving on: First, there’s the stage that I was excited to be in earlier this summer.We can call that the beginning to move on. You’re feeling good, thinking about other things, entertaining the idea of casual dating.Then there’s the “Hm, maybe we can ...
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My Long Journey to Bipolar 2
Sometimes a different me comes out. It’s like I’m a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man. If you were to see me from a friend’s perspective, they’d describe me as somewhat different, maybe even revved up or more fun. They’d say: She’s not your average everyday Iris. She doesn’t sleep that much, yet she wants to do a dozen things at 4 a.m. She chatters without stop and is more than ready to take unnecessary risks. She thinks no one notices when she sneaks off and hooks up with a different guy each night. There’s talk of developing apps and changing the world with a fabulous new ...
Challenge 2 Complete
I crafted! I made a cute little stenciled bicycle frame. It's currently on the wall in my front room. I'll admit, I got pretty nervous before going to the party. Thank goodness, I had a friend there. I met some really amazing women that were ready to celebrate their friend's birthday in style. They had some delicious tacos and margaritas that really got the party started. The party was also mermaid themed. It was nice to meet some new folks in a relatively tame environment. Also my anxiety prayers were answered. There was a dog there so I was A-OK to pet him every now and ...
