I got distracted again tonight and read until now, so while I'm doing my writing, it's definitely not something I am thinking too hard about this because I'm completely tired. Exhausted. Like to the point of illness. I wish I could understand why I do this. It's like I get hooked and I can't tear … Continue reading July 17: placeholder? Not totally.
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July 14: late night shenanigans
Annika got to play with her cousins and stay over night there last night. Today, she went boating and swimming and tubing and swimming some more and she didn't eat much and she got sunburned pretty bad, but only where the sunscreen didn't stay put. She's never been sunburned like this ever before and I … Continue reading July 14: late night shenanigans
July 8: Sleep cycle is ALL messed up
I have reverted to what is "normal" sleep for me, which apparently means going to bed at 1 am-ish and waking up around 11 am. I need more sleep than most people - I feel best if I've gotten at least ten hours a and I LOVE sleeping in. The problem is, life doesn't work … Continue reading July 8: Sleep cycle is ALL messed up
June 15: falling asleep
I think I need to change the time of day I do my writing. First of all, by now my brain is pretty frazzled and I'm not thinking very straight anyways. Also, I am beginning to actually fall asleep while I'm writing. So ... tomorrow I'll see what I can do. The late night writing … Continue reading June 15: falling asleep
June 13: I survived Valleyfair
I went to Valleyfair with Girl Scouts and I survived, but not without my battle scars. I got terribly sunburnt on my scalp and in a few places where the sunscreen didn't cover, apparently. I have two red spots on my back and the back of my mid-calves are burnt. One arm has a little … Continue reading June 13: I survived Valleyfair
June 9: hyperfocus
Lots of people think that people with ADHD can't focus ever. This is a common misconception. We can focus, but we can't control when it happens or how well, no matter how much we wish we could. The term is "hyperfocus"because we get drawn into something so deeply we often can't be ripped away from … Continue reading June 9: hyperfocus
June 4: Doesn’t feel like the last week
It doesn't feel like the last week of school. It doesn't really feel real, even though I know it is. This has been simultaneously the longest and the shortest year of my career: it actually is literally the longest year, since I started in mid August (first day of school for students was August 23), … Continue reading June 4: Doesn’t feel like the last week
May 29: storms and snuggles
I'm laying in bed listening to the thunder roll through and trying to maintain enough personal space between myself and my daughter and my dog, both of whom are scared of storms and snuggle up right close to me whenever there is thunder. I used to love sleeping during thunderstorms, but at least for the … Continue reading May 29: storms and snuggles
May 24: rain storms and procrastination
I really like rainstorms, especially after a hot, sticky day like today. They cool everything down and even the plants are excited by the water. It's been tough lately, though, since Annika and Perry the dog have decided they are scared to death of thunder and lightning.so instead of relaxing and taking in the storm, … Continue reading May 24: rain storms and procrastination
May 20: Sunday night blues
Today was too nice. It was the perfect temperature for doing anything. I went to Art-A-Whirl for a ladies day out, we grilled shrimp and ate outside, I cleaned up one of the small gardens, and did some chores. I'm tuckered out, but I don't want to go to sleep because I don't want to … Continue reading May 20: Sunday night blues
Adventures in Distraction 