Not bad. Went for a long walk, had McDonald’s, bought a pair of roller skates online. Can’t wait to ride them. Nice day. What about you?
I’ve been better. But at the same time I’ve been worse.
Today should be alright, but it’s been a strange year. So many ups and downs.
I moved to a new state and it’s beautiful.
But then COVID happened so I haven’t been able to explore too much yet.
I got a great new job and loved it.
But I was a bartender and got laid off months ago and don’t qualify for my new state’s unemployment yet.
I quit drinking for a while after that job.
But it didn’t last and I still have a few beers most days.
I participated in some local events and protests and even went to Portland and took part in a big protest downtown.
But I saw firsthand the absolute brutality that peaceful protestors face.
I bought an unfinished conversion van so my gf and our dog can go camping.
But we ended up using the van a bit sooner than that to evacuate the wildfires, it worked great and saved us from breathing harmful smoke for a couple weeks. Our house was fine.
I read a ton of books and caught up on movies and games I’ve been missing.
But I wound up in the ER for stomach pain and it turns out I have a hernia. No idea what caused it.
Today I’m going to find a doctor to sign off on my hernia surgery. So today should be a good day.
I know this is way beyond the question but, that’s what’s on my mind today.
2020 hasn’t been all bad, but it’s hard not to feel that way when you get blasted with terrible news all day everyday. Our brains aren’t wired to deal with the whole world’s problems. Remember to take some time if you need to, and also remember that being able to tune out is a privilege, but sometimes a necessary one.
Just keep doing your best.
Stuck in quarantaine, again. Slowly losing my fucking mind, or what’s left of it. Lost a job just before signing the buy on my first house.
But I’m making progress on rewriting my first book, working on a second one and have ideas for a third! I’m learning to code. (fuck php). Css grid boxes and flex are starting to click.
I don’t know how I’m doing, I’m shit and fat sometimes. But also happy (and fat) other times.
I’m okay just a bit annoyed with work I get 6 days off now but it’s all bullshit unless you kiss arse you are nothing